INTRO: The theme is an essential part of any literary work and is developed through the use of numerous poetic elements (na, Theme). Imagery is part of this, because sensory appeal and figurative language rely on base experience to get a message. In the poem “In Spite of War,” poet Angela Morgan presents a theme that is demonstrated through the imagery and personification of nature. TS: As noted, Morgan uses nature imagery, particularly symbolism, as a dominant facet, to establish the theme of the poem. The underlying message of the story, in connection with the human experience, is that hope will live through despair, happiness through war. CD: One of the symbols that the poet hides is found in lines 6 and 7 of stanza 1: “Lilacs bloom at my door, tulips stumble on the path (Ambrose, In). » CM: We can examine the main colors of these flowers and consider them symbolic. Purple in lilac represents peace and tranquility; tulip red represents love, while pink personifies youth and good health (na, symbolism). All these colors evoke positive things, linked to the “happiness” part of the theme. CM: Additionally, the blooming of lilacs symbolizes hope and growth. The fact that these two flowers appear near the speaker suggests that hope is felt. These two lines directly juxtapose line 5 of stanza 1, saying that these flowers will appear even in destruction, that hope will be there despite the perils of war. CD: Another example in which Morgan combines symbolism and imagery to expound the theme is found in lines 18 and 19 of stanza 2: "Though guns may roar and cannons blast, roses are born and gardens bloom (Ambrose , In). » CM: Guns and cannons are part of war and therefore serve as metonymies (Ambro...... middle of paper...allow uninterrupted sound and evoke a bright and harmonious ambiance in the audience. CS : Personification appears throughout the poem, and it is not by mistake The poet personifies flowers and nature in order to send messages or remind man that even in the midst of the chaotic ruin that l. 'makes one neglect nature, it still has that feeling of happiness and delight in it.CONCLUSION: In her lyric poem "In Spite of War", poet Angela Morgan uses nature imagery and personification to. convey its main message. The motif of blooming flowers making them symbols of hope that foil the allegory of war between man and nature is also addressed, suggesting avoiding constant misery and living with optimism. These techniques and devices ultimately point a way and shape the theme so essential to today's dystopia: hope lives even through despair..