Change and Poetry
The concept of change is notable in many Australian poems. ... In this there is an evident change in location, shown quite clearly by O’Connor’s descriptive language. ... Another poem that depicts change is Foulcher’s “Martin and the Hand Grenade”. The most prominent change in found in this poem is simply the change in mood of the classroom. ... The boys’ attitudes change during the poem as they dream about the glory of war. ... Change is a vital part of our lives, and these two poems reflect this greatly. From Foulcher’s change in mood to O’Connor’s vast change in world and perspective, change can clearly be seen all around us.