kellycaldwell ([info]kellycaldwell) wrote,
2006-01-03 09:14:00
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Childe Roland

I found this poem very difficult to understand. I had no clue as to the meaning of the poem, and even after the class discussion about the poem I felt a little bit lost. It was more comforting when the professor explained how all of Brownings poetry and works were hard to follow. I understood the idea of courage and the ability to reach individual goals but the poem as a whole was not easy to follow. I think there probably could be multiple interpretations taken from the poem.

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[info]jennnorthcott

January 4 2006, 13:57:21 UTC 6 years ago

I just as lost as you! There is always going to be multiple interpretations of works. Everyone has different backgrounds, ideas, etc. that will make interpretations unique to them.

[info]mbell83

January 5 2006, 03:56:03 UTC 6 years ago

I agree too that this piece was very difficult to read. However, after the class discussion I agree that the point was to show readers that one must focus on the goal, and not focus on worrying about whether they will achieve the goal or not.

[info]slimambie

January 9 2006, 01:59:35 UTC 6 years ago

I agree also with you about understanding this poem. I was also glad that our teacher wen t over this and i understood better. i think there could be several takes on this poem, it just what kind of person you are half empty, half full kinda of person.

[info]ucantsee313

January 9 2006, 12:43:27 UTC 6 years ago

this is the one i chose to write my paper on. to me i think it put into perspective what the industrial revolution was like. the plains, the river, the tower.. all had symbolism.
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