The dreadful aspect of life and even his own early demise surface in the emotions revealed in this poem. It is deeply personal and intense. On the other hand, "Don Juan" is less personal. While the poem may feel less personal, it cannot be denied that we see a little of Byron in this character. However, this is more than a character sketch. Each poem successfully utilizes the literary techniques of voice, mood, and tone to explore meaning. Shelley is remarkably successful in capturing moments of grief. The mood and tone of the poem are nothing to question. The stanzas examine focus primarily on sorrow and how this sorrow affects the poet. There is nothing else to know about this poem. Byron, too, is successful in expressing his feelings and...

The narrator in this poem does not hold back any opinions from the protagonist in the poem and, while doing so, reveals many aspects of society as well. "Don Juan" attempts to make a statement through observation of another character. Byron effectively creates two personas with this poem. His narrator is separate from Don Juan and this literary device must work in order for the poem to be successful. Both protagonists in the poems live in a world that is unfair and the poets relate this to the reader in very different ways. "Adonais" and "Don Juan" reach stellar heights in that they are lyrical, emotional, moody pieces that draw the reader in and give him or her something on which to think.
Works Cited

Byron, George. "Don Juan." Textbook. City: Publisher. Year.

Shelley, Percy. "Adonais." Textbook.…