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Late ferry explores the inherent idea to belong clouds the reality that conformity creates a culture where individuality is suppressed and that the act of severance to normality ultimately results to change. Late ferry encapsulates the moment of transition between the ferry and the moorings to indicate the uncertainty and ramifications of change and the discoveries that divulge as a byproduct. This notion is expressed eloquently through Gray’s style of imagist writing and the extensive literary devices that he employs to display this belief. Disconnection from the norm allows for significant discoveries that renew our outlook on ourselves and others . This idea is evident through the portrayal of the persona and the ferry as he ‘stays to watch from the balcony, as it goes up into the dark harbour’. The symbolism of the balcony depicts the comfort zone of human nature whereas the dark harbour represents the abyss after detaching from solace. The adjectives ‘huge’ and ‘dark’ establishes an intimidating image of the vast abyss in contrast to the vulnerability of the boat relays the reluctance for change. Furthermore, the personification of the ‘white lights feel nervously in the blackness’ coupled with the simile ‘like hands after the light switch’ indicates that change is challenging and confronting however it is through these dilemmas discoveries as a result are intensely meaningful. The connotations of ‘nervously’ and ‘blackness’ reveals the hesitant nature of humans to venture into unknown waters which can change one’s worldview. Moreover, repetition of ‘dark’ throughout the poem highlights the multifaceted nature of discoveries, whether positive or negative, provocative or meaningful. Therefore, it can be seen that discoveries arise in one’s severance from conformity allows for a fresh perspectives, on the world and ourselves. As seen in the poem, Gray projects the notion that change is inevitable and inexorable yet he stresses the importance it has on an individual’s perspective. First and foremost, the title ‘Late

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Late ferry explores the inherent idea to belong clouds the reality that conformity creates a culture 

where individuality is suppressed and that the act of severance to normality ultimately results to 

change. Late ferry encapsulates the moment of transition between the ferry and the moorings to 

indicate the uncertainty and ramifications of change and the discoveries that divulge as a 

byproduct. This notion is expressed eloquently through Gray’s style of imagist writing and the 

extensive literary devices that he employs to display this belief. 

 

Disconnection from the norm allows for significant discoveries that renew our outlook on ourselves 

and others . This idea is evident through the portrayal of the persona and the ferry as he ‘stays to 

watch from the balcony, as it goes up into the dark harbour’. The symbolism of the balcony depicts 

the comfort zone of human nature whereas the dark harbour represents the abyss after detaching 

from solace. The adjectives ‘huge’ and ‘dark’ establishes an intimidating image of the vast abyss in 

contrast to the vulnerability of the boat relays the reluctance for change. Furthermore, the 

personification of the ‘white lights feel nervously in the blackness’ coupled with the simile ‘like 

hands after the light switch’ indicates that change is challenging and confronting however it is 

through these dilemmas discoveries as a result are intensely meaningful. The connotations of 

‘nervously’ and ‘blackness’ reveals the hesitant nature of humans to venture into unknown waters 

which can change one’s worldview. Moreover, repetition of ‘dark’ throughout the poem highlights 

the multifaceted nature of discoveries, whether positive or negative, provocative or meaningful. 

Therefore, it can be seen that discoveries arise in one’s severance from conformity allows for a 

fresh perspectives, on the world and ourselves. 

 

As seen in the poem, Gray projects the notion that change is inevitable and inexorable yet he 

stresses the importance it has on an individual’s perspective. First and foremost, the title ‘Late 

ferry’ already establishes this idea. The connotations of ‘late’ is indicative of mankind’s reluctance 

to change due to the obstacles and hardships that arise as a result. The protagonist quotes ‘I stay 

to watch from the balcony’ reveals the stagnant and rooted nature he upholds which inhibits 

personal growth which arise from discoveries. Additionally the personification of the ferry as it 

‘wades now into the broad’ sharply contrasts with the motionless persona as the ferry continues to 

move down the water, further and further away from its security, it moves further into the unknown 

before finally disappearing in the lights of the harbor. The symbolism illustrates the uncertainty of 

the venture is an essential human experience as a person can experience events that are truly 

unique which propels growth in an individual rather than staying stagnant or regressing both of 

which are detrimental. The very act of voyaging from known waters into uncertain odyssey results 

in change and this serves as a foundation of discoveries that are of paramount value. Henceforth, 

whilst change is inevitable, the consequences of it are intensely meaningful due to the fact they 

alter one’s view not only of themselves but the greater spectrum. 

 Robert Gray’s ‘Late ferry’ focuses on the multifaceted discoveries made as a result of straying 

from normality and the inevitable nature of change. By exploring this poem, we come to 

understand that change within one’s self and the discoveries that peak out as a result 

reinvigorates their view not only of themselves but the greater spectrum. The unique adventure of 

an individual shapes their outlook and ultimately offer new understandings previously not made 

available if stagnant.