I have always had a love for poetry and a special love for the story of Oedipus it was one of the first plays i read in high school . After the 2 weeks of poetry with professor Conway I have learned to interpret poetry on a much deeper level . In poetry you have to go through each line to find the hidden meanings of the authors words . I have learned to never read poetry at face value and dig deeper . This time around as we read Oedipus in class I think I will be able to fully grasp the gravity of the situation Oedipus finds himself in and not just read this story like lines on a paper but create a movie in my head with all the characters involved. The poem the mother by gwendolyn brooks is the poem that resonates with me in regards to Oedipus . I say this because from what we have read so far the city that Oedipus rules is currently dealing with a plague that is affecting mothers . The mothers in the city are mourning their children and death consumes them , as with the mother in the poem . Although one mothers child was taken by a plague and the other by the mothers choices no one pain amounts to another ,
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Hey Aryanna,
I loved reading your post! It’s cool how your passion for poetry helps you dive deeper into Oedipus the King. I’m coming from the opposite side. I wasn’t into poetry before, and this is my first time with Oedipus. But thanks to Professor Conway, I’m starting to see the hidden meanings in poetry, which is making the play more interesting.
Your connection between Brooks’ “the mother” and Oedipus is really eye-opening. Even though I’m new to all this, I can see how both deal with themes of loss and suffering. It’s amazing how literature can paint such vivid pictures and emotions.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts. It’s inspiring to see how different experiences can lead us to appreciate literature more
Hey Aryanna,
I agree with your statement about not taking poetry at “face value” because it helps to reread a poem to see if any details were missed. I have also found it useful to read it aloud because then I am forced to respect the grammar, giving the poem another layer of meaning. It is nice to know you have previous experience with Oedipus because you get to tackle the play from another perspective! I found your poem connection interesting because I did not see it that way! I can see your point of view because the women also do not get to hold their babies or even come back to them after a long day. I think you did a great job with your response!
Aryanna, I think that as you get older and more experienced with both life and language, Oedipus the King takes on new and clearer meaning. It’s interesting how you noticed the special emphasis on mothers unable to have children in the play.