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What points about the quality of life are made in 'Days' by Philip Larkin and 'What Is Our Life' by Walter Raleigh? In what ways are they similar?
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WHAT POINTS ABOUT THE QUALITY OF LIFE ARE MADE IN 'DAYS' BY PHILIP LARKIN AND 'WHAT IS OUR LIFE' BY WALTER RALEIGH? IN WHAT WAYS ARE THEY SIMILAR? 'Days' by Philip Larkin and 'What is our Life' by Sir Walter Raleigh are two similar poems separated by many years. 'Days' is a modern-day poem by Philip Larkin. It is short and simple. It talks about the quality and duration of life. It begins by asking the question of 'what are days for?' The reply to this suggests that days represent place as well as time: 'Days are where we live' Days are repetitive, and seemingly endless. 'Time and time over' The poet then answers his question at the start. 'They are to be happy in' He is saying that days are meant to be happy but often they are not. He then asks the meaning of life. 'Where can we live but days?' He does not answer that...
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