
Broken Oar
'Broken Oar' Summary
The poem begins with the sailor clinging to a broken oar, the sole remnant of his shattered ship. He is adrift on the open sea, surrounded by nothing but the vastness of the ocean and the relentless waves. The poem vividly portrays the sailor's struggle for survival, his growing despair as the days turn into nights, and the relentless onslaught of the elements. He faces the threat of hunger, thirst, and the unrelenting heat of the sun. He encounters a variety of sea creatures, both awe-inspiring and terrifying, highlighting the unpredictability of the sea. He dreams of his homeland, of loved ones, and of a life he may never experience again. The poem ends with a glimmer of hope, as a passing ship appears on the horizon, offering a chance at rescue. Yet, the poem remains ambiguous, leaving the reader to ponder the sailor's fate and the power of both hope and despair in the face of such adversity.Book Details
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Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
United States
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was an American poet and educator whose works include "Paul Revere's Ride", The Song of Hiawatha, and Evangeline. He was the first American to translate Dante Alighieri's Di...
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