This research work on Derek Walcott’s Poetry is Qualitative research which is descriptive in its literary form. Its objective is to portray the water imagery. The other aspects discussed in this
research are the link between sea (water) and history. Walcott had a bitter experience with history. He is of the opinion that he was plucked from his roots and thrown away in West Indies because
of which he suffered from identity crises. This research seeks to identify how Walcott self consciously uses water animals, water imagery and the significance of sea with its relationship with history in his collection of poems The Star-Apple Kingdom (1979).Walcott was an elated and enthusiastic poet passionately in love with English. He was one of the resilient diasporic Caribbean writers. Derek Walcott was born on a small island in St. Lucia in 1930 and spent almost whole of his life writing about the sea.
This thesis is divided into four chapters. First chapter includes introduction to the topic of the thesis. The second chapter includes literature review. The third chapter deals with the
relationship of sea and history while the fourth and the last chapter deals with the water imagery and how Walcott associates Sea and history with each other. This thesis tends to prove that
Walcott relates sea and history and also he uses a lot of water imagery in in his collection of poems The Star Apple Kingdom.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Chapter 1: Introduction
- Chapter 2: Literature Review
- Chapter 3: Relationship of Sea and History in the context of poem The Schooner Flight
- Chapter 4: Water Imagery and Association of Sea and History according To Walcott in the Context of The Star-Apple Kingdom
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This research examines Derek Walcott's poetry, specifically focusing on the water imagery and the connection between the sea and history. The study aims to understand how Walcott's personal experiences with history, particularly his displacement from his homeland, are reflected in his use of water imagery and the sea as a central theme.
- The use of water imagery in Walcott's poetry
- The relationship between the sea and history in Walcott's works
- Walcott's experiences with identity and displacement
- The influence of history on Walcott's artistic expression
- The significance of the sea in Walcott's poetry
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter provides an introduction to the research topic, highlighting the significance of Walcott's poetry and the specific focus on water imagery and the sea-history relationship.
- Chapter 2: Literature Review This chapter presents a review of existing scholarship related to Walcott's poetry, focusing on existing interpretations of his works and key themes. It also provides context for the research by examining existing discussions on water imagery and history in literature.
- Chapter 3: Relationship of Sea and History in the context of poem The Schooner Flight This chapter analyzes the poem "The Schooner Flight" in detail, examining how Walcott uses the sea to represent historical events and his own experiences with displacement. It explores the symbolic significance of the sea and its connection to history in the context of the poem.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This research explores key themes such as water imagery, the sea, history, identity, displacement, and Caribbean literature. It focuses on the works of Derek Walcott, specifically his collection "The Star-Apple Kingdom," and analyzes the relationship between the sea and history in the context of his poetry. The research also examines the role of water imagery in conveying Walcott's personal experiences and artistic vision.
- Quote paper
- Mishal Nasir (Author), 2014, Water imagery and relationship of sea and history in Walcott's collection of poems "The Star-Apple Kingdom", Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/281466
