Yet Do I Marvel by Countee Cullen (Poem + Analysis)
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SummaryStructure and FormLiterary DevicesDetailed AnalysisSimilar Poetry Lines 1-4In the first lines of this poem, the speaker notes that he has no doubt about God’s intentions. He knows that God is “well-meaning.” Although there are many dark things to behold in the world, all in all, God is kind. The speaker also believes that if God chose to, he could explain the nature o… Lines 5-8In the second quatrain of the poem, the speaker notes that if God came to earth, he could also look back on the heroesof Greek mythology and their tragic ends and explain to human beings why they lived the way they did. For example, the poet references Tantalus and Sisyphus. The l… Reviews: 2 Born: Oct 9, 1995 Occupation: Poetry Analyst And Editor Gender: Female
Lines 1-4In the first lines of this poem, the speaker notes that he has no doubt about God’s intentions. He knows that God is “well-meaning.” Although there are many dark things to behold in the world, all in all, God is kind. The speaker also believes that if God chose to, he could explain the nature o…
Lines 5-8In the second quatrain of the poem, the speaker notes that if God came to earth, he could also look back on the heroesof Greek mythology and their tragic ends and explain to human beings why they lived the way they did. For example, the poet references Tantalus and Sisyphus. The l…
Reviews: 2
Born: Oct 9, 1995
Occupation: Poetry Analyst And Editor
Gender: Female
DA: 9 PA: 98 MOZ Rank: 31
