juxtaposed images do offer a sense of hope, which is then reinforced by the voice of thunder. Da-Datta means give and is linked to 'the awful daring of a moment's of surrender'. Dayadhvam, means sympathise and can be linked to the idea of compromise and communication which has been lacking. Damyata means to control and is linked to the idea of change. This stanza closes with the lyrical beauty of the plea to the heart 'The sea was calm, your heart would have responded'. This plea is linked to the daring of a moment's surrender. The final stanza that draws the poem to a close is an amalgamation of images from all cultures and reinforces the universal quality of the poem. The final line 'Shantih…' is the peace that passes are understanding.To conclude, the title 'The Wasteland', is suggestive of a barren and featureless desert, though paradoxically, it is a jungle of allusions. Although the overtone appears bleak, all is not lost and there is hope to be found amongst the lines of lyrical beauty.Word count 2180 (not including footnotes) ...
