"Seascape In Memoriam" by M.A.S Stephen Spender.

In the poem "Seascape In Memoriam", M.A.S Stephen Spender uses a number of literary devices to convey the various characteristic aspects of the sea. The poet emphasises the power of the sea over humanity and the deceptive nature which it displays to humanity, hiding potential violence and brutality. The poem revolves around the notion of sound as a means of conveying the different faces of the sea. Tone is an important device that …

…people have undermined the level of destruction that can be caused by the sea. The poet focuses on tone and description of patterns in order to characterise the various properties of the sea. The theme of death is brought up subtly throughout the entire poem, hinting to the audience the way it directly linked to sea activity. This poem can be interpreted as a warning for humans about the danger of the extraordinarily powerful waters.