After reading Conrad's "The Task of the Artist," respond to the following prompt:
Conrad outlines his notion of the role of the writer as artist and the role of writing in society. In your initial post, explain your understanding of Conrad's definition of the artist's task and then apply it in relation to Hardy's poem "The Darkling Thrush " which we read on the first day. In your analysis of the poem, discuss the theme, imagery, and diction as support for your interpretation. Response parameters: A minimum of 250 words. Use only provided
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