so therefore passage twixt the worlds was smoother. It was tradition to create huge bonfires in honor of the departed on this Holy day, and the fires were regarded as a symbol of the passage of life, as well as rebirth. The fiery diction Yeats' uses in his passage to describe such a celebration is further evidence in support of Samhain.The Secret Rose is a poem that incorporates a variety of literary devices to reinforce its theme and meaning. Using a great amount of symbolism and imagery, William Butler Yeats communicated his feelings regarding the Christian religion without sacrificing his pride in Irish heritage....
