I think that after reviewing poetry for the past two weeks, I now have a slightly better comprehension of speech, imagery, and emotion. Engaging with poetry, like “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock” by T.S. Eliot, has expanded my understanding of mental health and the varied nature of the social condition, themes that are further explored in “Oedipus the King.” In “Oedipus the King,” the terrible turn of events and Prufrock’s quest for the truth are mirrored, reflecting Prufrock’s inner turmoil and fears. Both poems examine the limits of human comprehension as well as the importance of both individual and collective accountability. Prufrock’s persistent self-doubt and hesitations, for instance, are reminiscent of Oedipus’s first denial of his fate and eventual acceptance of its tragic reality. Through comprehending the significant feelings of Eliot’s poem, I am able to look at the conversation and remarks in “Oedipus” from a more advanced viewpoint.
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Monica, we didn’t read that T.S. Eliot poem in class. If you read it, you need to include some quotes from the poem to illustrate the connection you are making between “The Love Song . . .” and Oedipus the King so that people in the group understand your point.
Good afternoon, Monica, I’m glad that over the past two weeks you were able to better understand poem and speech, imagery, and emotion. Although, I don’t know the poem that you talked about that you compared with Oedipus the King, your brief overview of the comparison seems good. My issue with reading poems is the words they choose as well as fully understanding the meaning behind it, it’s something I’ve struggled with since high school. I hope you have a great day 🙂