English Literature
Mrs. Muchoney
“The Seafarer”/”The Wanderer” Journal Response
Please answer the following in a journal entry format. It may be either typed or handwritten
(neatly). For this assignment, you will choose to write about either “The Wanderer” or “The
Seafarer.” You do not need to write about both poems. Rather, choose ONE.
Journal prompt:
Describe the mood and emotions of the poem and explain why the narrator of the poem feels that
way. Then, write about a time in your life when you experienced similar feelings. Explain the
situation and compare/contrast yourself with the narrator. Use specific lines or phrases from the
poem in your analysis.
English Literature
Mrs. Muchoney
“The Seafarer”/”The Wanderer” Journal Response
Please answer the following in a journal entry format. It may be either typed or handwritten
(neatly). For this assignment, you will choose to write about either “The Wanderer” or “The
Seafarer.” You do not need to write about both poems. Rather, choose ONE.
Journal prompt:
Describe the mood and emotions of the poem and explain why the narrator of the poem feels that
way. Then, write about a time in your life when you experienced similar feelings. Explain the
situation and compare/contrast yourself with the narrator. Use specific lines or phrases from the
poem in your analysis.
English Literature
Mrs. Muchoney
“The Seafarer”/”The Wanderer” Journal Response
Please answer the following in a journal entry format. It may be either typed or handwritten
(neatly). For this assignment, you will choose to write about either “The Wanderer” or “The
Seafarer.” You do not need to write about both poems. Rather, choose ONE.
Journal prompt:
Describe the mood and emotions of the poem and explain why the narrator of the poem feels that
way. Then, write about a time in your life when you experienced similar feelings. Explain the
situation and compare/contrast yourself with the narrator. Use specific lines or phrases from the
poem in your analysis.