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Essay: UP-HILL

Respond to the emotion of a poem.

Up-Hill
by Christina Rossetti

Does the road wind up-hill all the way?
Yes, to the very end.
Will the day's journey take the whole long day?
From morn to night, my friend.

But is there for the night a resting-place?
A roof for when the slow dark hours begin.
May not the darkness hide it from my face?
You cannot miss that inn.

Shall I meet other wayfarers at night?
Those who have gone before.
Then must I knock, or call when just in sight?
They will not keep you standing at that door.

Shall I find comfort, travel-sore and weak?
Of labour you shall find the sum.
Will there be beds for me and all who seek?
Yea, beds for all who come.

Instructions
In at least 200 words, identify the feeling described in”Up-Hill”, and describe the last time you felt like the person in the poem. Write one paragraph for each of the main points. Tried to use connecting words at the end or beginning of each paragraph. Summarize and conclude in conclusion paragraph.

You will be graded on the following criteria:

• Clearly state what you feel the poem is about in your topics sentence.

• Make sure each paragraph contains one minute dear and support. Use complete sentences including compound and complex sentences.

• Include an introductory paragraph, proper transitions, and an appropriate conclusion.

• Make sure your essay contains no errors in the convention such as spelling and grammar errors and is the correct length.

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User Naadira
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The speaker asks if there will be somewhere where rest can be found. The answerer replies that there is plenty of room for all who have successfully made the journey "uphill." The poem speaks to the fact that life is a constant struggle and challenge. Those who are able to succeed at passing the uphill journey will be rewarded by having a place where they will be able to rest. For some, this inn represents Heaven (where the angels will welcome the newly dead in). Others may attribute the inn to metaphorically represent the ground which opens to accept dead bodies. Essentially, the poem speaks to the questions one has regarding life and the unknown. The answerer of the questions eases the speaker's mind--saying all will be well after the journey has been completed. I doubt I can help you with the second part of your task. You may go to the guys at Prime Writings site and ask them for help. The are the best at it!

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