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Title
Darkness is a terrifying and at the same time intriguing word. Lord Byron uses this in his poem “Darkness” to depict a pessimistic outlook on the end of the world and also to convey his view of human nature to the reader. In 1816 George Gordon Byron left England in voluntary exile and “Darkness”, which was written in the same year, reflects his bitter outlook on life at that time in his life (2: 754). ... Throughout the poem, darkness is shown as the greatest power, which does not rely on anything. ... The world that the reader is introduced to is quickly depicted with these lines allowing for the further development of the theme of darkness. ... In the example before the earth is described as “icy” as the darkness falls. ... The lack of light and warmth compared to abundance of darkness and the cold further develops a feeling for the scene of the poem. ... The lines, “…and the stars/Did wander darkling in the eternal space,” (2-3), and also, “…the icy earth/swung blind and blackening in the moonless air;” (4-5) begin the poem and quickly set the mood of what will happen while setting up the theme of darkness’ power.
Approximate Word count = 806
Approximate Pages = 3.2
(250 words per page double spaced)
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