John Masefield's poem "Sea Fever" is a work of art through the use of rhythm, imagery and many multipart figures of speech. The meter in "Sea Fever" follows the movement of the ship in rough water through the use of iambs and spondees. Although written primarily in iambic meter, the meter varies throughout the poem. The imagery in "Sea Fever" suggests an adventurous ocean that is fascinating to all five senses. Along with an adventurous ocean, "Sea Fever" sets a mood of freedom through imagery of traveling gypsies. Perchance, the most complex part of this poem is the use of metaphor and personification. These figures of speech go beyond the meter and imagery to compare life to a sea voyage and portray a strong longing for the sea. The two main themes bring the reader closer to the sea and help the reader understand why the speaker must return to the sea. "Sea Fever" not only depicts a strong longing for the sea through its theme, but also through use of complex figures of......
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