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Literary Devices In Robert Hayden's Those Winter Sundays

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Being a 22 year old, many times throughout my day I find myself thinking about whether or not I am on the right path. I often wonder if I am making the right decisions, with the right balance of self gain. Robert Hayden’s poem is about looking back on years past and regretting the actions not taken. I love Hayden’s “Those Winter Sundays.” I connect with this poem because I relate to how he can feel regret about things not said; especially to my parents. I love this poem because Hayden utilizes multiple literary devices in his writing. These devices help the reader understand the magnitude of emotion and feel the impact of the poem. The first literary device that stands out to me is the symbolism represented by the cold. In this poem, the
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