The Waste Land by T. S. Eliot

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11 May 2007

The Waste Land by T . S . Eliot

The poem `The Waste Land ' is one of the most popular and dramatic works of T .S . Eliot . In this poem , he touches different themes and motifs which reflect his mood and ideas , aspirations and claims . This poem vividly portrays a new world perception and disillusionment experienced by many people after WWI . Thesis Using unique elements and settings Eliot unveils cultural and national diversity of human beings at the same time he

underlines uniqueness and homogeneity of all nations and the modern world

Geographical and linguistic elements are used as a framework for the modern world and its traditions . The ideas and values of diverse cultures and languages influence perception of the modern culture and personal values of every nation . Morals and traditions create a strict unwritten code of rules followed by generations as their personal religion which helps to control social life and social . Eliot writes : Entering the whirlpool / Gentile or Jew / O you who turn the wheel and look to windward / Consider Phlebas , who was once handsome and tall as you . Using different cultural settings , Eliot unveil homogeneity of the modern world and global culture . This culture and identity represent a unique combination of historical , economic political , religious and diverse cultural influences . Eliot writes mixing memory and desire . Impressions and interpretation of the self shape global culture brining unique beliefs and aspirations followed and shared by people

Using unique historical images and settings , Eliot depicts that a modern man operate under a double influence of historical past and modern traditions he is influenced by past and present . The change of Philomel , by the barbarous king / So rudely forced yet there the nightingale / Filled all the desert with inviolable voice / And still she cried , and still the world pursues (Eliot . Using diverse images and settings , Eliot underlines that the strength of the character can be explained by strong influence of destiny and past of his nation "O City city , I can sometimes hear / Beside a public bar in Lower Thames Street / The pleasant whining of a mandoline / And a clatter and a chatter from within / Where fishmen lounge at noon : where the walls / Of Magnus Martyr hold / Inexplicable splendour of Ionian white and gold (Eliot

A modern man is able to accommodate himself to any hostile conditions supported by faith and personal traits . Eliot feels that those who reject faith are in turn rejecting individualistic way of life . The conflict between past and present , cultural differences and spiritual beliefs helps Eliot to depict that some might feel that if there is no reason for making these choices then there is no point in making decisions at all . This term refers to those which are consciously aware of themselves which makes it impossible for us to avoid making choices even if they are meaningless

To some extent , this way of portrayal (through historical and cultural elements ) gives strength and flexibility to poem...