Perfecting Poetry: T.S. Eliot - Rhapsody On A Windy Night - Lines 23-48

This video is part of the Perfecting Poetry series, focusing on T. S. Eliot's 'Rhapsody on a Windy Night.' It analyzes lines 23 to 48, exploring themes of alienation and decay through imagery and the objective correlative. The lesson discusses the persona's experiences and memories, influenced by Henri Bergson's ideas on time and consciousness. The video concludes with a preview of the next lesson.

What does the persona's encounter with the crab symbolize in the context of the poem?

What role does time play in the persona's perception of reality in the poem?

Explain the auditory imagery used in the description of the street lamp.

How does the lesson conclude regarding the persona's state of mind?