‘Caged Bird’ by Maya Angelou – Poem Analysis

Here’s part of an analysis of the poem ‘Caged Bird’ by Maya Angelou, tailored towards GCSE/IGCSE students but also suitable for those studying Angelou at a higher level. Includes a breakdown of the stanzas, an insight into the context of the poem, and an exploration of the themes and deeper meanings. This is only a […]

The Wind – tapped like a tired Man by Emily Dickinson – Poem and Analysis

Below, you’ll find the poem and part of an analysis of “The Wind – tapped like a tired Man” by Emily Dickinson. Includes a breakdown of the stanzas, an insight into the speaker + voice of the poem, and an exploration of the themes and deeper meanings. This is only a quick overview to help […]

‘I can wade Grief’ – Poem Analysis

Below, you’ll find part of an analysis of the poem “I can wade Grief” by Emily Dickinson. Includes a breakdown of the stanzas, an insight into the speaker + voice of the poem, and an exploration of the themes and deeper meanings. This is only a quick overview to help you get to grips with […]

I can wade Grief by Emily Dickinson

Here’s a full poem I can wade Grief by Emily Dickinson. If you’re interested in a full analysis of this poem, check out our links at the bottom of the page! I can wade Grief – I can wade Grief— Whole Pools of it— I’m used to that— But the least push of Joy Breaks […]

Analysis of “Hope is the thing with feathers”

Below, you’ll find an analysis of the poem “Hope is the thing with feathers” by Emily Dickinson. Includes a breakdown of the stanzas, an insight into the speaker + voice of the poem, and an exploration of the themes and deeper meanings. This is only a quick overview to help you get to grips with […]

‘Hope’ is the thing with feathers by Emily Dickinson

Here’s a full poem ‘Hope is the thing with feathers -’ by Emily Dickinson. If you’re interested in a full analysis of this poem, check out our links at the bottom of the page! “Hope is the thing with feathers “Hope” is the thing with feathers – That perches in the soul – And sings […]

Remember by Christina Rossetti – Poem and Analysis

Below, you can find the full poem and part of a breakdown of the ideas in ‘Remember’ by Christina Rossetti, tailored towards GCSE / IGCSE students but also useful for those studying at a higher level. Thanks for reading! If you find this analysis useful, you can buy our full Edexcel IGCSE Poetry course or […]

Emily Dickinson and her Volcanoes

You may have noticed that Dickinson loves her volcanoes! Several of her most famous poems either feature volcanoes as a central symbolic image or contain references to them and their hidden powers. Even though she never saw a volcano in her life, she learned much about them and felt personally connected to them – below, […]

Poem Analysis of ‘I did not reach Thee’ by Emily Dickinson

Here, you’ll find an analysis of the poem “I did not reach Thee” by Emily Dickinson. Includes a breakdown of the stanzas, an insight into the speaker + voice of the poem, and an exploration of the themes and deeper meanings. This is only a quick overview to help you get to grips with the […]

I did not reach Thee by Emily Dickinson

Here’s a full poem ‘I did not reach Thee’ by Emily Dickinson. If you’re interested in a full analysis of this poem, check out our links at the bottom of the page! I did not reach Thee I did not reach TheeBut my feet slip nearer every dayThree Rivers and a Hill to crossOne Desert […]