The Allegory of the cave, my eyes did open
The prisoner seemed like you and I
until we became outspoken
they stayed in the cave instead of saying goodbye
It was not their fault, that was their normal
but we refuse to be trapped
for that is infernal
poor prisoners for they were blacked
The dark cave, ignorance it was
the restraining shackles
but still they did not buzz
it was a battle
A battle between fear of the unknown and what is known
but knowledge, we decided, we could not let go.
This is definitely a good sonnet! I like the words you chose to rhyme it is very creative, but you stuck to the Shakespearean sonnet style which is good. How do you think writing a sonnet about it helped you learn more about "The Allegory of the Cave"?http://jfowlerenglit.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeleteI think the ending to your sonnet is really strong, and it captures the purpose of the allegory really well! Nice work!
ReplyDeleteAlso your blog is refreshing to look at! The color combination works well(:
Do you think you'll end up using your blog to study with for the final?
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Erica, You combined a perfect amount of imagery and figurative language to make this sonnet very interesting to read! I love the passion you have for certain things and it shows in this sonnet and throughout your blog!
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Great job Erica I really like it. I oike your use of the word infernal.
ReplyDeleteI really like your blog. I love reading about your opinions. Also your background is gorgeous.
I really liked your sonnet! I liked your rhyme scheme. Question: Do all sonnets HAVE to have iambic pentameter? because in my understanding, that means that you're supposed to have 10 syllables in each line.
ReplyDeleteFirst of all, Erica, I would like to thank you for the lovely comment on my blog. It made me smile so thank you!
ReplyDeleteSecond, I feel as if you put a lot of effort into your sonnet. It seems well thought out and flows very nicely. The words you used really described the dark and murkiness of the cave extremely well.
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Nice sonnet Erica! You captured the essence of Shakespearean sonnets very well! Your blog makes me feel very relaxed which is good! I also like the Dr. Seuss quote :) Good job! How will your blog help you in preparation for the final? Check out my blog !
ReplyDeleteErica! You did a very nice job on your sonnet! I really like your rhyming scheme. I loved these two lines "A battle between fear of the unknown and what is known" and "but knowledge, we decided, we could not let go." Nice job!
ReplyDeleteHey Erica! I liked you sonnet, especially the closing couplet. It struck a chord with me and it is evident you put good thought into it. As for your blog, it is peaceful and serene and I enjoy the non-course related posts you make. It makes your blog a much more interesting place that I look forward to visiting again!
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First of all, thanks for coming and commenting on my sonnet! I don't come and venture off to this blog, but I will have to more often because of the serene background, and I really do enjoying reading what you have to say not only when it comes to literature but just life in general... I believe that you are truly an inspirational person Erica!
ReplyDeleteYour sonnet was great. You had your own little spin and showed the interpretation of the allegory in the words that you chose to write with. What made your poem unique, I felt, was your use of the rhyme scheme. Great Shakespearean sonnet!
Erica! Thank you for the comment on my blog! Your sonnet is interesting because of the style and imagery used! Good job!
ReplyDeleteYour blog is beautiful! I love the sunset and the ocean! What is your strategy for the vocabulary final? mkagawarhsenglitcomp.blogspot.com