This poem also tries to delineate the relation between time and humanity. This poem too has religious connotations, and attempts to explain eternity as a set of "moments of revelation", finding a common link that connects all of mankind. In this poem, the poet goes back to the past and revisits his childhood. The third of these four poems, this too was written during the World War II. This poem has deeply religious connotations. The second poem in the set, East Coker essentially proposes an idea antithetical to the traditional explanation of The Wasteland, attempting to understand the very nature of life and death. This poem, while fluid, is essentially rooted in the present. He also attempts to relate arts with time and understand the connection between the two. In this poem, the poet attempts to understand the nature of time as well as the significance of the present in quotidian life. The first of the four poems, Burn Norton begins with two epigraphs that allude to Heraclitus's works, adding to the element of intertextuality. Written by people who wish to remain anonymous We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community.
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