I thought that “​Hawk Roosting​” was very interesting.

In some ways, it was very similar to

Tennyson’s​ “​The Eagle.​” They both put to extensive use the symbolism and motifs present
within birds of prey to illustrate an atmosphere of power, pride, isolation, and divinity. In ​The
Eagle​ specifically, I found the high prevalence of death symbolism, imagery, and diction to be
very interesting. Especially in contrast within the seemingly antithetical peace within the hawk.
The hawk acts as a god does over its world, clutching Creation itself in its grasp and seeing the
unchanging cycles of the world. I very much enjoyed it and thought that the poem had very
deep, powerful meaning.