Comparison of the stars of Bright Star and Choose Something Like a StarKeats "Bright Star" and "Choose Something Like a Star" by Frost although similar in their address to a star differ in shape, tone and theme. The latter contains an illusion compared to the former which introduces Keats' themes into the poem. To compare these poems it is necessary to carefully look at their themes and constructions. "Bright Star" is a sonnet in traditional iambic pentameter. Its tone is elegiac as it celebrates the beauty of the woman and his love for her in his plea for steadfastness. The poem opens with an apostrophe to the star that calls our attention to his supplication. The verbs “would” and “were” indicate his desire to be like the star he addresses as “you.” The star is "hanging" in the night, a pleasant image, and he uses a simile to compare it to the Hermit, a hermit, who supposedly sat apart from the world watching. The eyelids of this star (the star is given anthropomorphic qualities) are eternally separated - always on guard, "patiently" and "sleepless". Keats then lists what this star looks at. Look at the water, which is also firm, as indicated by the comparison "like a priest." The waters surrounding the earth, says Keats, perform ablutions or purifications and blessings on the earth. The star also looks at the snow. He uses the metaphor of snow as a "mask" (more personification) as it hides the mountains and moors. The alliteration "m" emphasizes the falling snow. The repetition of "of" emphasizes the structure and parallel idea of ​​the two scenes the star is looking at. The rhythm of this second quatrain is slow and peaceful like the scene. Then Keats puts a "No -- " in... the middle of the paper... not only continues the "poetic tradition," but adds all the depth of meaning of Keats's poetry to his own. The star doesn't want much from us, it just wants to stay above us. He says that "when the crowd is swayed" or when there is social, political or moral upheaval and the norm is to be radical, the star likes to be above it all, condescending to the earth. When this happens, we should "pick something like a star" and focus on it. In the final line the similarity between “remain” and “serene” emphasizes that we must emulate the star in being steady and moderate while society may revolve around us in social or political turmoil. This "stability" is our key to surviving like the stars. Thus, it can be seen that these poems, although similar in title and central star image, differ in themes, form, and the author's treatment of ideas..