Charles Dickens and Robert Frost: A Comparative Study of Representation of Memory, Loss, and Regret in "The Ivy Green" and "Birches"

Muhammad Haroon Jakhrani (Institute of Southern Punjab (ISP))

International Journal of Educational and Psychological Sciences (IJEPS)
Vol. 1 No. 2 (2023): July 2023

This research paper analyzes Charles Dickens' "The Ivy Green" and Robert Frost's "Birches" in relation to the representation of memory, loss, and regret. By conducting a qualitative comparative analysis approach consisting of a close textual analysis of the two poems and using secondary data sources, this study seeks to provide insights into the different ways that the two writers depicted universal human emotions. Through an examination of the themes, imagery, symbolism, and literary techniques employed by each writer, this study explores the similarities and differences found within these two poetic works. Ultimately, this research aims to contribute to the existing body of literature on comparative studies in English literature. The outcomes of this study provide a better understanding of the ways in which literary works from different periods can address shared and timeless human experiences.