I would say that my ability to read poetry has somewhat improved over the last two weeks. Even though I still find poetry difficult at times, I’ve discovered that by reading slowly and paying close attention to the words, I can begin to understand their deeper meanings. This ability will help me as I read Oedipus the King because the play and poetry both employ subliminal messages that require critical thinking. I realize how the poem we read, “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening,” by Robert Frost, relates to Oedipus the King; in the poem, the speaker pauses in the dark woods but reminds himself he has responsibilities he still has to take care of, so he must continue his journey. This is pretty similar to Oedipus, as he is on the path of learning the truth and getting justice even when the truth is seemingly painful; he has a responsibility to bring justice to the people in town.
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Andreanny, I like what you write here about subliminal messages conveyed through poems and poetic drama, such as oedipus. Luis made the same comparison between “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening,” but I honestly wonder about this. Where do we see Oedipus pausing and considering giving up? Some might say that Oedipus should pause in the woods and do a little reflection. Maybe you or Luis could explain this a little further.