7/27/2019 Journey of the MAGI analysis essays

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The Journey of the Magi

The poem also shows that journeys cannot be predetermined and that they dont always go

according to plan or thought. That this was all folly.

We dont return from a journey as the same person, we undergo inner change and begin to question

the most simplest of things. In the poem this is explored through the quote But no longer at ease

here, in the old dispensation. Also we tend to view others as being different to us as they haventexperienced what we have on our journey. alien people clutching their gods.

The poem shows that we are not given exact details on how to complete or fulfil our journeys as

much as we would like to. It shows us that we have to make interpersonal decisions, taking every

rejection as a step towards completion. But there was no information and so we continued.

Journeys have no definite end and that we are not always satisfied by what we gain from a journey.

The arrival of the Magi at the place of the nativity whose symbolism has been anticipated by the

fresh vegetation and the mill beating the darkness only turns out to be a satisfactory experience.

The poet has seen and yet doesnt fully understand. He is confused by the similarity of Birth to

Death.

The poem displays the idea that we reflect back on our journeys and ponder as to whether we are

physically and mentally capable to do it again. All this was a long time ago, I remember.

The purpose of a journey or embarking on a journey isnt always obvious. We have to evaluate the

differences is has made to us as an individual before we can asses it purpose and importance. were

we lead all that way for Birth or Death?

Listening task

Pace This is how fast or slow someone is speaking. If they are speaking fast, the person may be

excited or nervious. When explaining something, people speak slower.Pitch This is how high or deep a person's voice is. High pitched voices suggest excitement or fear.

Deep voices are serious and have authority.

Pause A moment where the speaker stops speaking. This is done so that the listener can think about

what has just been said or to create tension.

Volume This is how loud or soft a person speaks. People who are angry speak loudly and people

who are frightened speak softly.

All this goes to tone. Tone is the feeling behind the words. Tone can be happy, silly, angry, sad etc.

Diegitc and non-diegetic

There are 2 types of sound in audo texts.

Diegetic Diegetic sounds are natural sounds that come from the recording. Eg turning on a radio

or slamming a door.Non diegetic sounds are sounds that have been added after the recording. This could be a voice

over or music that is used to build tension.