Stylistic Analysis of Robert Frost's “After Apple-Picking”: Unveiling Linguistic Dimensions
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17507/tpls.1502.08Keywords:
stylistics, semantic dimensions, syntactic dimensions, phonological dimensionsAbstract
This article delves into Robert Frost's poem “After Apple-Picking”, revealing its multifaceted exploration of human experiences encompassing weariness, dissatisfaction, yearning, mortality, and the cycle of life and death. Frost skilfully weaves these themes together through the perspective of an introspective apple-picker, employing various semantic, syntactic, and phonological dimensions. The analysis delves into the consequences of labour and the inevitable culmination of life, emphasizing Frost's adept use of stylistic elements to engage readers in a thoughtful exploration of the poem's intricate layers of meaning. Divided into three sections, this paper aims to highlight Frost's mastery of poetic artistry while shedding light on the interconnected themes in “After Apple-Picking”.
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