The Convergence of the Twain

The poem The Convergence of the Twain is a sad poem by Thomas Hardy that details the sinking of the beloved Titanic. The poem utilizes imagery as its main way of conveying the event to the reader. Hardy describes her stillness and the broken parts of the ship in the water.

"Jewels in Joy designed To ravish the sensuous mind Lie lightless, all their sparkles bleared and black and blind" (Hardy, 778).

This quote shows the reader how beautiful the ship once was and how lifeless she is now. One thing I noticed that I found interesting is the personification. Hardy uses by describing the Titanic as a woman.

"And the Pride of Life that planned her, stilly couches she" (Hardy, 778).

Not only does this quote show hardy's use of personification  but this is my favorite line of the poem. It ties together the workers of the Titanic and the horror of her wreck. Once so full of life, and now useless.

I did not understand the Title at first. Even after looking up the meaning of the words, I still don't understand how it really relates to the poem as a whole.