04-23-2013, 07:45 PM
(04-23-2013, 09:29 AM)allykat727 Wrote: This piece was a fun read. I found it rhythmic and musical and liked the repetition. I really liked the style and seeing the changes as the child grows to old age. However, I was a little confused as to why what 'he thinks' and 'he knows' contradicts (except for the last stanza). I feel as if there is something very profound and meaningful in this poem, but I cannot quite reach what it is because of this confusion. What I do know, is that the idea of a child going from innocence and happiness to old age and pain elicits much sadness. I felt you painted the picture of this character very well. Good job!
The contradiction of he knows and he thinks was meant to hi light the fact that the old man tried to convince himself that the child would learn (he thinks) but knew that the child would not (he knows), although I do understand how this could be confusing. Anyways thanks for your comment, always appreciated!