“Eagle Plain”

1. “Eagle Plain” Presented by: Daniel Moore Written by: Robert Francis

2. “Eagle Plain” The American eagle is not aware he is the American eagle. He is never tempted to look modest. When orators advertise the American eagle’s virtues, the American eagle is not listening. This is his virtue. He is somewhere else, he is mountains away but even if he were near he would never make an audience.

3. “Eagle Plain” The American eagle never says he will serve if drafted, will dutifully serve etc. He is not at our service. If we have honored him we have honored one who unequivocally honors himself by overlooking us. He does not know the meaning of magnificent. Perhaps we do not altogether either who cannot touch him.

4. “Eagle Plain” Analysis • The poem “Eagle Plain” has no rhyme scheme, meaning it is a free verse poem. • The poem is also a ballad. • There are 6 stanzas and 18 lines • Literal meaning: The American Eagle doesn’t know that he is the American Eagle, and will serve if asked, and has very important virtues. • Figurative: A good patriot will do anything for their country as long as it is for the good of everyone

5. Robert Francis Bio. • Robert Francis was an American Poet who was born in Upland, Pennsylvania • He studied at Harvard and Lectured across the U.S. • Robert Frost was his idol • Frost even said that Francis was“of all the great neglected poets, the greatest.” • Francis usually wrote in a charming way, and occasionally funny or light-hearted

6. Imagery: • In the poem, “Eagle Plain” The image that is represented is an American Eagle. • The American Eagle in the story is thought of as a true patriot by me, someone who is willing to do anything for their country.

7. Symbolism • The American Eagle represents freedom and liberty, and in the poem, helps represent patriotism in the poem

8. Personification • In this poem, the poet gives human like qualities to the American Eagle: • It furthers my thought of the American Eagle representing a patriot “The Americaneagle never says he will serve if drafted, will dutifully serve etc. He is not at our service.” The American Eagle is humanized, because they really can’t talk, or serve in the military

9. Websites Used Poetryoutloud.org http://radionewz.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/July-4-Eagle.jpg http://www.hdwallpapersinn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/american-eagle_0.jpg