While trying to interpret this poem, I found myself reading many other pieces of Blok’s works. The ease of reading the poems, with the length and the ending message, is the true magic of this poet. As you hit on your presentation, the word choice and punctuation plays a crucial part in understanding the poem. The interesting thing, is that these poems were originally written in a different language, and could the translations perhaps change the meaning of the intended message? That was my main question as I continued to read.
The use of commas is interesting as well, as I believe they set apart the good and the bad – which correlates to his message. This little comma is all that stands between “passion” and “nightmares” (Blok 6, 7). The comma is the frail wall between those who are alive and living. This demonstrates “life’s fatal fire” and the fragility of those who have been given life. In this sense, I think the punctuation doesn’t only create meaning, but it could also represent a deeper meaning – a symbol.
While trying to interpret this poem, I found myself reading many other pieces of Blok’s works. The ease of reading the poems, with the length and the ending message, is the true magic of this poet. As you hit on your presentation, the word choice and punctuation plays a crucial part in understanding the poem. The interesting thing, is that these poems were originally written in a different language, and could the translations perhaps change the meaning of the intended message? That was my main question as I continued to read.
ReplyDeleteThe use of commas is interesting as well, as I believe they set apart the good and the bad – which correlates to his message. This little comma is all that stands between “passion” and “nightmares” (Blok 6, 7). The comma is the frail wall between those who are alive and living. This demonstrates “life’s fatal fire” and the fragility of those who have been given life. In this sense, I think the punctuation doesn’t only create meaning, but it could also represent a deeper meaning – a symbol.