Lately, I’ve been getting more comfortable with poetry, even though it’s not something I usually familiar with. At first, trying to dissect each line and uncover the deeper meanings felt pretty daunting. But with some practice, I’ve learned to take my time and really enjoy the layers in the poems. Going over them multiple times, like we did in class, has really helped me grasp the content better. I think these skills will be super useful when diving into Oedipus the King. One poem that really sticks with me is Robert Frost’s The Road Not Taken. The way he uses the paths as a metaphor for choices and their consequences reminds me a lot of how Oedipus’s choices lead him to his tragic end. Realizing how Frost creates deeper meaning from something as straightforward as a road has made me notice how even small details in Oedipus—like the crossroads—hold significant symbolic meaning. All in all, the readings has boosted my confidence in tackling the complex themes in Oedipus the King and looking for the hidden messages beneath the surface.
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I completely relate to the statement that rereading each sentence has been very useful. I, too, struggled at first when trying to see through each line and look for the deeper meaning inside. Said meanings are sometimes present in the form of, as you said, metaphors. I found that poems are far more packed with intent than other forms of writing because they are often much shorter. It definitely took me some time to get used to analyzing every single line as opposed to ones I deemed important.
Hey Tran Vo!
I relate to your initial perspective on poetry. I myself have never been fond of it mostly because the language used is different and poems are typically hard to interpret without some practice. So i could say that it was daunting and a little frustrating. I really like your take and comparison between Oedipus the king and The Road Not Taken. I haven’t read all the way to the end yet but your discussion post definitely gave me a connection to pay more attention to. Great work!
Tran, thank you for posting. But what exactly do you mean when you write that “going over them multiple times, like we did in class” helped you. You are not in the synchronous class. This casts doubt on your post.
Hi Tran Vo,
I totally understand that it might be challenging to figure out a poem’s deeper message, but practice really does help! I like how you expressed how poetry is becoming a more comfortable part of your life. It’s very interesting how you connected Frost’s “The Road Not Taken” to Oedipus the King. The way in which the weight of decisions is explored in both works is intriguing. I believe that being aware of these levels increases our comfort level when delving into intricate topics.