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Analysis and comments on A spirit sped by Stephen Crane

Comment 2 of 2, added on January 17th, 2006 at 11:48 AM.

Crane has a way to deliver the theme in such a minimalistic and simplistic
way that even the most creatively-impaired person can undertsand it.

I believe Crane is saying that even through our most troublesome journeys
God is not there, but when we deny His power, he comes with revenge. In
other words, God is a selfish one, caring only for himself.

Joshua from Canada
Comment 1 of 2, added on May 30th, 2005 at 9:03 PM.

This poem is wonderfully simple and direct in its obvious portrayal of the
uselessness of God, who is supposed to answer human suffereing: war,
murder, oppression, brutality, etc., and yet He does not answer, he is not
just. However, when there is peace, love, kindness, charity,
life--suddenly He, our Allmighty, benevolent God, is to thank, to praise,
and to worship. It seems God does work in mysterious ways; as well as
illogical and unjust. Seems like a bit of a sham to me, and i think Stephen
Crane would agree.

Casey from United States



Information about A spirit sped

Poet: Stephen Crane
Poem: 68. A spirit sped
Volume: The Black Riders & Other Lines
Year: 1905
Added: Jan 31 2004
Viewed: 5277 times
Poem of the Day: Nov 1 2005


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