Symbolism is Porphyria's Lover

The poem Porphyria's Lover has a great deal of symbolism in it's context. The deranged speaker gives lots of hints that he is not a nice man. First of all why is she the one out in the rain? She comes in from the rain "And laid her soiled gloves by " (Browning 763). It sounds like she was out in the rain working, and then she comes in and gets a nice fire going for them. If she was out in the rain working, why couldn't he have a fire ready for her. This symbolizes that she is hard working and must actually love or care for this man. She is probably used to doing all the work. "Too weak for all her hearts endeavour" (763). She maybe is just overworked and tired. And, last she, she sat down by my side And called me. When no voice replied." (763) Why doesn't he reply? That is another hint he is either mad, or upset with her. "And did it's worst to vex the lake," (763) vex symbolizing something bad. The word vex means to tourment; trouble; distress; or to afflict with physical pain. Many times during the story, the speaker talks of long, yellow hair. Her hair sybolizes her beauty.

The Rock

I would title my poem about young men and the struggles they have as "The Rock". The Rock who's real name is Dwyane Johnson is tall, dark, and handsome. He's got big muscles, a six pack, and is tough hence the name. Every movie he is in he is the tough guy, or the hero. I am sure he is an idol for many men. For I have seen men where "The Rock" shirts, and also seen a young man at the local YMCA that had the exact same brahma bull tattoo on his arm! I am sure it is not easy on young men if they think they have to live up to this look. Just as it is not easy living up to the standards, of looking like barbie or America's next top model! It is not normal to just look and be skinny like barbie. This for alot of people takes alot of work, like tanning, not eating, or eating disorders, alot of make up and even plastic surgery or tummy tucks. For men, this look is not also not normal, im sure it takes extreme measures of working out, steroids, and tanning, and waxing.

Boys are brought up and tought to be strong and manly. If a boy doesn't like sports, hunting, or tools, it's almost thought of as abnormal from societys view. It's a big, no no for very young boys to play with a doll or to play house. Which I don't think is fair, because boys become dads and they shouldn't be so discouraged to somewhat have a feminine side. I think it goes back to the cave man days, where men had to be strong, have courage, and use tools to bring home the dinner. The women have always been thought of has staying home, be pretty, cook, clean, and take care of the babies.