Abstract:
This paper aims to stylistically analyze the poem "Do Not Stand at My Grave and Weep" by Mary Elizabeth Frye. To achieve this, the analysis was conducted at four stylistic levels, namely phonological, morphological, graphological, and lexico-syntactic. These form the basis for the analysis which is crucial in extracting the literal and hidden meanings in the poem, which in turn, will help in knowing and understanding the poem's themes and basic content, and, the author's style. Findings revealed that Mary Elizabeth Frye uses distinct stylistic choices. Thus, the poem has proved its universality as it resonated with many readers across the world.
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