Part I: Our final paper assignment will be a Compare/Contrast paper. We will look at the two poems, “The Pennycandystore Beyond the El,” and “Oranges”(see the attachments) below and discuss the two...

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Title: Compare and Contrast Poems
Contents
Part 1    2
Introduction    2
Thesis Statement    3
Understanding the differences    3
Comparing the poems    3
Contrasting the Poems    5
Conclusion    5
Part 2    6
Works Cited    7
Part 1
Introduction
    Poetry has always been induced with the invigorated fervour that finds its shape in the irrevocably captivating spirit. This assignment tends to focus two poems which is of varied facets but still bears some resemblance in them. The first poem goes by the name of The Pennycandystore beyond the El by Lawrence Ferlinghetti and Gary Soto calls the second poem Oranges. While Ferlinghettii have been exposed to the beat generation and have infused its essence in his poetry. Gary Soto on the other hand, appears to be completely different born at the time when the beat generation had already taken shape. Therefore, the spontaneous overflow pertaining to the powerful emotions have been formulated by them in a different manner but still bears some resemblance to it.
Thesis Statement
    Both of the poems bear some resemblance in their themes pertaining to the youth as both of them sheds light on the young boys. However, the difference lies in thematic bearings of the theme relating to the poverty and kindness. Since Gary Soto explores the incongruity resulting out of the susceptibility concerning aspects of being completely devoid of wealth. On the contrary, The Pennycandystore beyond the El does not explore that though it sheds light on the youth.
Understanding the differences
    The Pennycandystore beyond the El shows the aspect of candystores encapsulated by young customers, and how there is a declaration that the poet was all in splendour in joy. Whereas in Oranges the poet talks about the boy who carries a nickel in his pocket along with two oranges since he is bereft of any kind of wealth (Gale). This primarily brings us to the material existence of the youthfulness. The utilitarian ethos appears rational and pertinent to the children who are endowed with wealth. On the other hand, the kids who are wretched and undergo the penury is tends to find joy in little things of the universe. Therefore, the very material longing for something and growing in such an ambience defines the existence. Even if they are kids even then.
Comparing the poems
    The similarity concerning the two poems brings to our mind the euphoria and inquisitiveness that thrives defining...