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Poetry Analysis Group Assignment: “Thanatopsis” by William Cullen Bryant

Sit with your assigned group, analyze the poem “Thanatopsis” by Bryant to explore themes and Romantic elements. Discuss nature cycles and the concept of life cycle. Answer poetry analysis questions and evaluation prompts.

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Poetry Analysis Group Assignment: “Thanatopsis” by William Cullen Bryant

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  1. Sit with your assigned group: A: Sunny, Sara J, Meghan D, Ryan B: Sarah R, Lolade, KJ, Julie C: Arianna, Mazbura, Tim S, Holly D: Tim A, Jessie, Tiffany L, Tiffani B E: Amy F, Seema, Emily, Amanda S F: Corrine, Megan B, Autumn, Shane G: Molly, Kevin, Alexa, Manas

  2. Sit with your assigned group: A: Kirsten, Katie, Michelle, Caity B: Kainat, Becky, Brandon, Aqsa C: Taylor, Casey W, David, Nicole D: Christine, Marriam, Natasha, Mitchell E: Ben, Tammy, Alex C, Sydnee F: Anita, Gloria, Kristen, Kayla G: Kacie R, Ishaan, James, Emma H: Jamie, Danielle, Sahil, Alex F, Laura

  3. Period 2 A: Kevin M, Will P, Aidan, Kaeleigh B: Amanda P, Dina, Kevin W, Anton C: So, Gianna, John, Maria D: Fadil, Tori, Kara, Jodi E: Nick L, Logan, Nicole, Ryan C D: Myles, Cameron, Robbie, Tyler E: Javon, Joy, Alex K, Evan, Josh P

  4. Period 3 A: Alec, Amadi, Megan, Olivia B: Allison, Jack, Jessica, Austin C: Kelly, Amanda, Aniedi, Roman D: Agil, Natasha, Matthew A, Kelsey E: Phil, Duke, Tom, Ashley F: Jordan, Nick E, Taylor, Nick D G: Bobby, Kristy, Lea H; Alex F, Brad, Cierra

  5. Period 6 A: Ryan, Kiran, Amanda B: JJ, Kylie, Keanna C: Leah, Michelle, Trey C: Mike, Chris Leaf, Sasha D: DeaQuan, Mara, Taylor E: Chase, Paige, Emily F: Nick S, Steven, Alexandra G: John, Chris Loiselle, Allison H: Cassie, Nick H, Amanda

  6. 11.9.11 Drill: • What does the term “organic” mean? • What does the cycle of nature—birth, growth, death, and rebirth—mean to you? • What is an example of cycle in nature?

  7. What cycle is this?

  8. What cycle is this?

  9. What cycle is this?

  10. Is the life cycle, a cycle?

  11. SWBAT analyze a poem (“Thanatopsis”) to determine the theme and how this poem is a reflection of the American Romantic literary tradition. HW: TSL due tomorrow

  12. Reading Activity: • With your group, read the biography to learn about William Cullen Bryant. • Ms. McArdle will read the poem aloud. As she reads, think about the elements of Romanticism that we learned about. • When finished, work with your group on the poetry analysis questions. The questions will guide you in determining the poem’s theme. • After analyzing the poem, work as a group to determine the poem’s theme and identify the elements of Romanticism (assessment—did you meet today’s objective?). • Conclude by answering the evaluation questions.

  13. What does “Thanatopsis” mean? • Let’s break it down… • Thanatos—In Greek mythology, Thanatos was the living embodiment of death. Homer wrote about him in The Illiad. • Opsis—means “sight” in Greek. Also, think of the terms optician, optometrist, etc. What do these words mean? • So, “Thanatopsis” literally translates to “death sight.”

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