Many red devils...

Stephen Crane has been known to for his notable works in the realist tradition as well as early examples of American Naturalism and Impressionism. He has also been thought to be on of the most initiative writers of his generation. He befriended other writers such as Joseph Conrad. He ended up dying very young at the age of 28. The first thing that I thought of when I read this poem was contradicting ideas. I know that when I have been giving a project of debating something-whether it be abortion, steam cell research, or other controversial topics-I'm surprised at what initially comes from my pen onto the paper. When Crane says, "Many red devils ran from my heart And out upon the page," that is what I think of. It seems like Crane is shocked at the attitude he has towards this particular topic. It all comes rushing out once he puts the pen to paper. The poem also seemed to have a feel of relief to it as well. Once his thoughts started to pour out and the only thing he could do was keep writing, it lightened his heart.