As prisoners accustomed to the dark.
What's real are not the months of June and May
And we reject new change as Noah's Ark.
Shackled in place we live and then we die
Impossible to see the source of "real."
Our senses as our guide have gone awry.
We see and listen but we cannot feel.
Yet just in front of us there lies a wall
That separates us from enlightenment.
We dread the things by no name we can call.
We cast away the men from which were sent.
And Glaucon said I see the things you see
For nothing far more truer can life be.
I'm very impressed with this sonnet it was well written and it is clear that you put a lot of hard work into it.
ReplyDeleteTwo in one comment, I love your blog, it is definitely one of my favorites and I especially the music player. How do you think we can connect sonnets to everyday life? http://jfowlerenglit.blogspot.com/
I liked your sonnet Ian, the rearrangement of words to fit the rhyming scheme and the references to the Bible and Plato were very well done.
ReplyDeleteI really like your blog, the background is really captivating. Do you think collaboration is the most effective way of learning in school, and if so, why?
This is a great Sonnet. You can tell that there is more to everything that you see written their.
ReplyDeleteYour blog looks great by the way. It's one of the best ones in my opinion. What kind of ideas are you thinking about for the final?
Here is a link to my blog if you would like to comment with some ideas. http://eesparzarhsaplitcomp.blogspot.com/
Good job with this Ian. I really like how it flows. I like how you talk about their shackles.
ReplyDeleteYour blog is cool too. I like the music. It gives it a relaxed vibe. Please go comment on my sonnet! I need it!
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I knew that your sonnet would accurately reflect the theme of "Allegory of the Cave" especially since you did such a great job on your character analysis. You summarized and summed up a clear vision of the cave in your sonnet.
ReplyDeleteI enjoy coming to your blog somewhat frequently to see what new things you have written on here. I will be sure that as the final draws nearer I will be visiting often as well! Awesome job! I also believe it reflects your love for music and your chill vibes you give off when I get to hang out and talk to you.
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I'm really impressed with this sonnet. I like they way you interpreted The Cave.
ReplyDeleteI love the look and design of your blog, it got me sucked in and reading your posts.
How do you plan on studying for your final vocab-wise?
In response to Jacob's question, we can relate sonnets to just about everything. In fact, everything is related and united by both their similarities and differences! If we were to take away all elements of the way we naturally view things, what would we have?
ReplyDeleteIn response to Edmond's question, I believe that collaboration is an effective way of LEARNING, but I separate school from learning. In school, I find the strict homework and study routine to be the most effective in order for us to survive the educational system. Collaboration is a change that my eyes can't seem to adjust to in school, but I love it everywhere else, and it is a key element to success in all aspects of life!
ReplyDeleteTo Eli, I'm currently working on something that screams "collaboration," and I'm sure I'll try to get you on board too!
ReplyDeleteTo Sam, I have a very user-friendly vocabulary section that you may use anytime! Shame on me, because I usually don't study like I should, but if you're struggling, WRITE down the hardest words and definitions. This will not only help with your muscle memory for spelling the words, but it will also imprint the memory of physically learning a word. This is especially helpful if you like learning in a hands-on way.
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