Exploring Anthropomorphism in Literature
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Anthropomorphism is a literary device that involves attributing human traits, ambitions, emotions, or entire behaviors to entities that are not human, such as animals, non-human beings, natural phenomena, or objects. Difference Between Anthropomorphism and Personification Anthropomorphism is a type of personification where non-human entities, especially animals, are endowed with human characteristics. However, there is a subtle distinction between the two. Personification creates imagery by giving human traits to animals or objects, while anthropomorphism goes further by making these entities behave and appear as if they were human beings. Examples of Anthropomorphism in Literature Example #1: The Jaguar (By Ted Hughes) In Ted Hughes' poem "The Jaguar," the fierce jaguar is portrayed with human-like thoughts and emotions. The poem offers readers a glimpse into the world from the jaguar's perspective, blurring the lines between the animal and human experience. Example #2: A…