Trapped in dust for an eternity
With shackles and chains you know not much
You know only of the shadows you use as a crutch
This cave is a place for those with small minds
They choose not to learn about their own kind
With small ideas and no dreams at all
Without true enlightenment they will never see fall
To leave the cave may have been a delight
If it weren't for the pesky pain caused by the light
Until they learn to move on from their fears
They will be trapped in a cave with nothing but tears
Plato was sending a message about the problems of humanity
He knew a life without knowledge is one of insanity
Kendall! I think your sonnet captures the essence and theme of the Allegory perfectly. Nice work!
ReplyDeleteAlso, I think your blog looks really great! I like that it isn't busy or complicated looking!
Anyways, will you be using your blog to study for the final?
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Thanks Lindsey! I will be using my blog to study. I will go look at your blog right now!
DeleteWow Kendall this was very well done but are you sure you used the correct rhyme scheme? Either way this was very well written and I enjoyed it very much.
ReplyDeleteTwo in one comment. I like your blog and I'm glad you found out how to make a background. How do you plan to help our reading group? http://jfowlerenglit.blogspot.com/
Thanks Jacob, and no I'm like 99% positive the rhyme scheme is wrong. I am going to look for literary elements in our book.
DeleteI like this! its very rhymey and that makes it fun to read. Also the illustration with the crutch put an image on the prisoners dependance on their beliefs.
ReplyDeleteKendall, I really enjoyed reading your sonnet! It's very well written and I love the rhyme scheme. Nice job!
ReplyDeleteI like your blog set up and your background is very nice! Which book did your group decide on reading? What does your group plan on doing in order to better understand the reading?
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Kendall, I feel like you really understood the allegory and it reflected in your sonnet. It was very well written and I liked your use of figurative language.
ReplyDeleteI like your updated blog I remember back when it was just black and white! I was wondering if you had any plans for studying the voacb section of the final and if so how ?
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wow I really like the ending it is very effective! Nice job. Need fig. lang. Other than that amazing! Make sure to check my sonnet out. Thanks http://emarquezrhsenglitcomp.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeleteI really like it! I agree with Jacob about the rhyme scheme being wrong but it has some kind of rhyme so I guess that's ok. I like the ending :)
ReplyDeleteFairly well Shakespearean Sonnet, I think you can improve on your rhyming at the end of sentences like a,b,a,b / c,d,c,d / f,f. For some reason your sonnet made me visualize a head hodge in hibernation.
ReplyDeleteOh my!! I love how you told this sonnet, it was well thought out. Your blog is really organized and I love the background.
ReplyDeleteLovely sonnet Kendall! I've noticed that your writing reflects your personal style very clearly and it gives your writing a unique flare that is really cool! This sonnet portrays the essence of the allegory and contains your individual writing style. Good job sir!
ReplyDeleteI really like the eye-catching background of your blog! Good job with all of your posts! How do you plan to use your blog during the literature circles? Check out my blog !
Kendall, your comment made my day! Your sonnet is very well thought out! I love the imagery used in your sonnet. I like your simple background! You have been keeping up with all the assignments so good job! :) What is your strategy for the vocabulary final?
ReplyDeleteGreat last line Kendall! That tied the whole piece together! It is true, a life without knowledge is one of insanity! Great use of imagery and words!
ReplyDeleteGreat blog as well! Everything is clear and easy to read/understand! By the way, how will you be studying for the final? Do you have any special ways of studying for big exams like this one? Let me know! http://lvalenzuelarhsenglitcomp.blogspot.com/
You should read and comment on my blog post "Thinking Outside of the Box" and the "No Exit" question post below it! http://lvalenzuelarhsenglitcomp.blogspot.com/ Thank you!
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