I really enjoyed this poem , but it was probably because I found it the easiest to interpret. The most prominent literary device in this poem would have to be the extended metaphor of crossing over to death throughout the piece. In the poem, I believe the "Bar" is actually a sand bar, but it serves as the point where one crosses into the afterlife. The "boundless deep" is referred to as home, so this has to be the unknown life of heaven where everyone is welcomed and feels comfortable. Lastly, the Pilot is Jesus or God, whom the narrator wants to meet.
Death in this poem is not looked upon as a terrible thing. It is quite the opposite actually. When speaking of life after man passes, the speaker has an optimistic and hopeful tone. There must be "no moaning of the bar" which means that people should not be sad. The speaker also says that "there be no sadness of farewell." The speaker is ready for that after life and I think it is fair to say that the speaker might even be looking forward to it.
Death in this poem is not looked upon as a terrible thing. It is quite the opposite actually. When speaking of life after man passes, the speaker has an optimistic and hopeful tone. There must be "no moaning of the bar" which means that people should not be sad. The speaker also says that "there be no sadness of farewell." The speaker is ready for that after life and I think it is fair to say that the speaker might even be looking forward to it.
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