Write an analytic response to Danny Deever An analytic response focuses on the deeper meaning as…

Write an analytic response to Danny Deever

An analytic response focuses on the deeper meaning as opposed to summary. Analysis includes identifying the setting, purpose, symbolism, and theme(s) of a piece of writing to grasp the underlying meaning. (These literary terms are explained below.)

Read the story several times. Take notes on its themes, characters, setting, plot, and so on. Be sure the notes include looking beyond the surface to the deeper meaning the author is trying to relay. Include how the author’s message and the themes then impact setting, characters, plot, and so on. Analysis also looks at why the meaning is important.

Compose only one paragraph at most of summary. Remember that your audience has already read the story! The majority of the essay must move beyond summary to analysis.

Explanation of Literary TermsSetting – The setting is where and when the story takes place.Purpose – What was the author hoping to accomplish or communicate in writing this story?Symbolism – A symbol is a character, place, thing or event that stands for something else, often an abstract idea.Theme – A theme is a general message or insight into life revealed through a literary work. It is basically what the writing suggests about people or life.

The paper should be Times New Roman, 12 pt. font, double-spaced.

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“Danny Deever” by Rudyard Kipling

Summary

The poem is written in form of a dialogue between soldiers: the Colour-Sergent, Files-on-Parade and a commanding officer concerning an eminent public hanging of Danny Deever, yet another soldier. Allegedly, Danny shot dead his fellow troop man. The poem opens with Files-on-Parade wondering why bugles are blowing and in response is the Colour-Sergent who explains to him that they are meant to call out…..

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