Final Critique The topic of this critique about Charles Baudelaire is kind of an insight into the background of his life. His life was filled with an immense amount of mental and physical suffering. Charles was an alcoholic and had lots of drug addictions. He seemed to dwell in his own problems and self-pity (p. 93).
In the poem “The Dog and the Scent Bottle” there are examples of his self-regard.
This poem explained how his life went up and down and all the problems he had to overcome. It is noted to be “garbage” and was rejected (as he was in life).
Another example of his vulgar techniques is found in the poem “Carrion.” His idea of transgressed existence is interpreted through a rotting carcass of what appears of what appears to be a mule (p. 157).
It’s a great example he uses to express his feelings towards this.
His writing is hard to figure out and that’s why you have to read in between the lines. Baudelaire does however, take the time to indulge in his own addictions. “The Soul of Wine”, is his way of putting the bottle on a pedestal. He analyzes the contours of the bottle and refers to the wine itself as “the savior of mankind.” The method and development of this essay is somewhat sinister. The critic uses negativity and sarcasm to portray Baudelaire’s style. I feel as though uses his own life and experiences to influence his writings (as do most authors).
The Essay on Elizabeth Bishop and Her Poems
Elizabeth Bishop was not just a simple poet for me during her time. Her family background contributes to her life and career in a significant manifestation. Because she was not raised by her own parents, she used to perceive things in a broader knowledge – accepting everything that she has despite of her parents’ incapability of nurturing and loving her as she grows up. This is what I like about ...
The critic uses textual evidence as well as biographical sketch for the development of the essay. I would have to say that the critic was very successful in persuading me, the reader, to lean towards his views of this author. As soon as I read this essay I was easily persuaded into thinking the man in this poem was probably a loner, and a drunk. I came to the conclusion that he based his works on his personal strengths and weaknesses. An example of this would be in two of his works, “Allegory” and Metamorphoses of a Vampire” each describing a woman. In each, the women are both prostitutes but they go on from there to two different routes.
One maintains her purity while the other is a temptress who sucks the life out of her helpless victims. The critic takes these two points and forms his assumption. Baudelaire had not given up hope on ultimate purity even under the skin of a prostitute. I find that to be a strong example of strength he may have. Both of these poems relate to Charles Baudelaire’s life because they both explain how the ups and downs go. No matter what happens in life you should never give up hope and always have faith until the end regarding anything you do.
He writes a lot of poems about what he had previously experienced in his life and always hints that it’s not easy but never give up. The critic did an excellent job getting his views across. He knew the works well enough to relate them to Baudelaire’s life and he worked with the history of his life. The method of this development was just as exceptional. If there were any more points in this essay it would have been too much. He used just the right amount to get his point across.
Bibliography Baudelaire, Charles, Les Fleurs Du Mal, Translated by Richard Howard, Boston, Ma, David R. Godin e, Publisher, Inc. , 1982. Baudelaire, Charles, Paris Spleen, Translated by Louise Varese, New York, N. Y, New directions Books, 1947. Galloway, Patrick, Charles Baudelaire: Selected Poems, 1996..
