Personal Philosophy: Education |
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The Italian Stallion: Undeniable the single most largest influence in my education. A very early taste of Romantic Poets was all it took. In his class, all the big names were introduced. It was a who's who anthology of names. Wordsworth, Coleridge, Keats, Shelley, or Byron, you name it; we read it. Of course, what was I interested in?
Andrew Marvell's Had we but world enough and time But at my back I always hear Now therefore, while the youthful hue Vegetable love, 400 years in breasts, what more could a boy ask for? Serious point being, on a very superficial level, these words were concrete images I could appreciate. It was fascinating that a man of the 17th century felt the same fire a young boy of the 20th century felt. Plus he said it much more eloquently. So much, that this poem was committed to memory, just in case I ever met a hottie at a football game.
Macbeth: The early years,
Favorite Quotes: What a play! Rich imagery, respectable body count, "kings and queens, who blind your eyes and steal your dreams" It was perfect for young spongy heads. He did a wonderful job of breathing life into those phrases which were centuries old. Lady Macbeth was always my favorite of this play. Macbeth himself was a fool at best. The girl had all the brains of this operation. Leave it to Shakespeare to champion the woman, yet twistfully give her a coward's way out, so the egotistical giants of the ensuing centuries could ignore the pure strength found in most women. Yes, yes I said strength. But, we are not prepared to speak about women quite yet. Back to Lady Macbeth. How many women do you know that would metaphorically bash the brains out of a suckling child? Depending on who's reading this, perhaps you know a few. I know I do (my head still hurts from some of them). Regardless, she is a driven woman. She always held my attention. I will forever picture her as a rare dark haired Scottish beauty. Tall, lean, fiery eyes. Perfect lips, and the body to match. This may sound like a flattering, erotic description, but BUT, don't misunderstand me. As wholly beautiful as Lady Macbeth may be, her stunning looks add to her frightening personality. On the outside, you may have the epitome of womanhood, but the temperament that lies beneath is horrifying. |
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