I would rate my ability to read poetry as improving drastically. I have always been into poetry, I used to write some of my own in high school. My ability to understand what I am reading has improved a lot. When reading and breaking down the poem in class, it has helped me remain focused and knowledgeable. My experience with poetry can help me with reading Oedipus the King by understanding the morals and lessons that are being portrayed in the story. There are a lot of ancient wording in the story and by having footnotes, it helped me understand what I am reading.
Know the way, go the
Way, show the way, so others will
Gladly follow you.
This haiku by Raymond Farrell is a great example of how I interpret Oedipus the King. Oedipus wants to let his people know that he is there to protect them. Raymond Farrell does a great job portraying the message in such a small poem.
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I like the haiku but it’s not one we read in class. My question here isn’t so much about the morals and lessons of the play but about the poetic language we hear in the odes sung by the chorus. The dialogue of the play is quite straightforward, but some interpretation is needed with the odes.