The first poem is just uncomfortable. With the descriptions and use of words, I think the swan and lady are having sex? This is the most awkward poem Ive ever read, atleast if it is how I interpretted it. By saying a lot of things like "loins, thighs, breasts" it leads me to believe she is stripping for the swan or being raped by a swan? I dont know exactly what the meaning of this is, or if there is supposed to be one. Any meaning out of this text would be a stretch.
Daddy wasnt very enjoyable. It seems like this girl is remembering her father, sort of. She seems unhappy, being that he is no longer around. I guess this could be inspirational or something? Then she try to commit suicide, not very cool. The whole story is kind of a downer, maybe her daddy is referring to god.
Friday, February 25, 2011
Friday, February 18, 2011
Blog 10- "The Chimney Sweeper" and "London"
This piece of poetry doesnt seem very deep. I got from it that the author is trying to emphasize the conditions that chimney sweepers dealt with, usually very young. Unless I am really missing something, this poem was fairly simple.
As for London, this was a little harder to follow. There were some words I had to google but it wasnt terrible. It seems like the poes is supposed to be about a sad time. Every stanza he talks about someone crying or feeling bad. Its hard to tell if one evenst set off this bad time, or if its something that has finally come to a breaking point. I would guess people are finally coming to a resolution about their future and feel terrible.
As for London, this was a little harder to follow. There were some words I had to google but it wasnt terrible. It seems like the poes is supposed to be about a sad time. Every stanza he talks about someone crying or feeling bad. Its hard to tell if one evenst set off this bad time, or if its something that has finally come to a breaking point. I would guess people are finally coming to a resolution about their future and feel terrible.
Monday, February 7, 2011
Blog 9- "Harrison Bergeron"
This story is ludicrous, but I loved it! I hate the thought of losing all competetiveness in nature. Without it there would be no sports or a lot of the things I love.
This seems like it could never happen, but imagining it is fun. Seeing people with masks and weight bags to counter their good looks and strength is crazy!
I like that Harrison stands up for what he believes in, but its sad his dad will never know what happened. Its ironic that the static comes right as he returns to the room to ask what was on tv. Its also sad she cant remember why she is crying. Its like they are constantly bi-polar.
The whole scene where he enters the studio, removes his handicaps, makes himself an emporer and is killed is exciting. But he can jump 30 feet? Really?
Hopefully none ot these things ever happen because we would lose our identity.
This seems like it could never happen, but imagining it is fun. Seeing people with masks and weight bags to counter their good looks and strength is crazy!
I like that Harrison stands up for what he believes in, but its sad his dad will never know what happened. Its ironic that the static comes right as he returns to the room to ask what was on tv. Its also sad she cant remember why she is crying. Its like they are constantly bi-polar.
The whole scene where he enters the studio, removes his handicaps, makes himself an emporer and is killed is exciting. But he can jump 30 feet? Really?
Hopefully none ot these things ever happen because we would lose our identity.
Blog 8- "The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas"
First off, I like the title of the story. I was waiting the whole time for it to talk about the people who leave Omelas. I was hopeful near the end that the kid was the one who would walk away from Omelas, but it wasnt.
This whole story is just erie. The child has to be frightened. The people have to be frightened. The outsiders who know of this have to be frightened.
Why this child? It drops some clues that it may have had a birth defect or mental problem. That is still no reason to make him an outcast, I think that is even less of a reason to make him an outcast. If he really does have problems why isnt anyone caring for him?
I will never fully understand this. Has the city always had a child locked up? Is this a tradition? Is he the first? What happens when he dies? Who watches after him? How long has he been locked up? Why is he locked up? Whats wrong with him? What time is this story taking place?
These people are barbaric. Dancing naked, orgys, priests participating in foul play. The whole town is crazy, especially when they know that this child exists! A good read overall, but I really wonder where these authors get their ideas!
This whole story is just erie. The child has to be frightened. The people have to be frightened. The outsiders who know of this have to be frightened.
Why this child? It drops some clues that it may have had a birth defect or mental problem. That is still no reason to make him an outcast, I think that is even less of a reason to make him an outcast. If he really does have problems why isnt anyone caring for him?
I will never fully understand this. Has the city always had a child locked up? Is this a tradition? Is he the first? What happens when he dies? Who watches after him? How long has he been locked up? Why is he locked up? Whats wrong with him? What time is this story taking place?
These people are barbaric. Dancing naked, orgys, priests participating in foul play. The whole town is crazy, especially when they know that this child exists! A good read overall, but I really wonder where these authors get their ideas!
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