My own Papa’S Waltz Response Paper to “My Papa’s Waltz” by Theodore Roethke “My Papa’s Waltz” simply by Theodore Roethke is a poem that tells a story of the young son who appears up to his father despite his father’s actions and character. This can be a common scenario in culture, as small boys will […]
Poetry Both the speakers in “The Gift” by Li-Young Lee and “My Papa’s Waltz” by Theodore Roethke look up to their fathers with wide-eyed admiration. Comparing these two poems, we could say that what stands out the most is the related theme – each son has received a great gift from his father. In both […]
Self Personality An undoubtedly autobiographical poet, Michigan-born Theodore Roethke pulls much of his influence intended for his material from everyday life. Many of his poems deal with his own self-introspection and quest to locate himself through verse. Roethke is a pasional poet whose evocative sentirse reflects real life struggles and questions of religion and self-identity […]