Scenic Closure in T‘ao Ch’ien ‘s Poetry

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Scenic Closure in T‘ao Ch’ien ‘s Poetry

Ch’ien’s poems comprise various features aimed at facilitating the attainment of scenic closure. For instance, in Two Poems on Returning to Dwell in the Country (1 and 2), he uses a hopeful and satisfactory tone respectively to highlight the beginning and ending of the narration. This creates a nostalgic mood, which substantiates the scenic closure of the poem. Moreover, the description of the natural environment illustrates the use of imagery to accomplish this artistic objective. This symbolism equates to a journey of existence with the level of enthusiasm declining with age. This passage is also evident through the setting of the poem.

In Written While Drunk, the imagery used by the poet is useful in comparing the different stages of day and those of one’s life. He uses various elements within the natural environment with the main aim of defining the course of the narration. Similarly, the strategic placement of certain contradictory phrases creates a vivid description in the minds of the readers. For instance, he describes the vitality of the eastern hedge while highlighting the conditions related to the setting of the sun.

In Putting the Blame on His Sons, the integration of irony in the poem is effective in capturing the attention of the readers in addition to describing the main aspects in the manuscript. This stylistic device is useful in analyzing the main characters in this manuscript. The reader easily relates with the elements discussed in the poem, an aspect that aids in the attainment of scenic closure. In addition, the omission of certain phrases increases the creativity of the readers in evaluating the poem. For the phrase, “the thing within the cup” propels the readers to use the available phrases to understand the intended meaning of this statement.