A comparative study between W.B. Yeats “A Prayer for My Daughter” & “Joler Konya” by Jasimuddin: A Structural Analysis.

Abstract

This paper explores W.B. Yeats's "A Prayer for My Daughter" and Jasimuddin’s "Joler Konya", focusing on the portrayal of paternal concern and the inherent ironies of life reflected in both poems with a structural analysis. On demand to these works is the father’s anxiety about his daughter’s future in a harsh and unforgiving world. Both poets emphasize the desire for virtue over superficial beauty and the importance of preserving innocence. In Yeats’s poem, the tone reflects his disillusionment with his lost love, Maud Gonne, and how this influences the ideals he wishes to pass on to his daughter—revealing the contradictions and complexities of paternal love and guidance. In contrast, "Joler Konya" expresses the poet's urgent concern for his daughter’s beauty and way of life, celebrating the traditional rural aesthetics and values. Both poems critique materialistic notions of beauty, favoring a connection to cultural and moral values. The paper examines these themes through a structural lens, analyzing how each poet’s style reinforces their message and emotional depth, while also incorporating irony and epigrammatic elements to enrich their portrayals.