The Poems of Nissim Ezekiel

Striving Forward: Metaphorical Analysis of 'Enterprise' by Nizzim Ezekiel College

The poem Enterprise is one filled with thoughts. Its didactic tone and the sense of spirituality it alludes, makes the foremost of its analysis to be that of a spiritual journey to God. Another significant perception is that the poem showcases the passage of people through different stages in life. A profound look into the poem opens the doors to different interpretations. The poet Nizzim Ezekiel has set the pilgrimage in stages. The group is seen to be very enthusiastic and geared up, to go forward for a noble cause. People belonging to any seams are more or less the same. They start the expedition as naïve beings, unaware of the challenges ahead, with the belief that they can conquer their goals and come right on top.

The second stage is where the difficulties begin; the group faces resistance matching their 'rage'. Here even though the explore, they do not succumb, to the test, and are left thinking "we stood it very well". It is in this state of affairs that people often lose their way. They slacken and become easily distracted and go behind curiosities that are in no way related to their aim, making them vulnerable to the adversities yet to come.

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