The song I chose is 'Bigger Than My Body' by John Mayer. This song connects to overall identity as people try to discover who they are amidst all the negativity, pressure and judgement from others (peers, family, society, media). The lyrics speak of breaking out of one's own body and being someone bigger than their body can physically/visually let them be. This relates to identity because as humans, we all want to be the best that we can be and we naturally aim to be the best in something we enjoy. This song shares perhaps the struggle and negativity received from other people, barring the way to our true identity. However, it conveys the message that it is possible to break through the opinions of others and become who you want to be and who you were meant to be. Also, the lyrics state the wanting to be noticed and remembered by other people, a natural tendency for human beings. Through self growth and self confidence, one can strengthen themselves and follow the path of who they feel like they are called to be. In the end, the song is conveying a strong message of being who you naturally are meant to be: your true identity, to live your life out as the biggest person you can be.
Sunday, 2 October 2011
Poetry Reflection
Which of the poems had the most meaning for you personally?
For me personally, the poem Richard Cory by E.A. Robinson had the most impact. The poem follows a seemingly well educated and groomed man walking down town, and ends in a shocking way when he commits suicide. This poem is able to clearly convey the message of outer appearance versus inner conflict. By using somewhat who seems fairly well off and happy with his life, the author is able to share that one should not 'judge a book by its cover' as what is on the inside is sometimes completely different. The meaning of this poem is powerful to me because I tend to judge people off the top of my head without thinking. After reading this poem, I was able to reflect on how other people that I have seen may not be even close to the image that I create in my head. The moral itself is also very meaningful, as it is an everyday life lesson that people seem to have difficulties applying to their lifestyle. It also shows the dangers of over estimating one's happiness, as one may never be too sure on how someone is truthfully doing on the inside; if they are on the verge of ending their life. The unexpected ending to the poem strongly reinforces the message, and it personally renders it much more convicting in my quotidian life.
What thoughts and/or feelings did the texts evoke in you? Why?
A few of the poems evoked the feeling of thankfulness and gratefulness in me. In the poems Richard Cory, As I Grew Older, and Alone, they all share a sense of facing difficult obstacles, struggling. After reading these poems, I felt grateful to not have some of these obstacles, such as homelessness (as I have a house to live in) and racial discrimination (as I live in a multicultural community that is overall very accepting of different races). I am very grateful to also not be struggling with emotional problems, as portrayed in the poem Richard Cory. Overall, the feeling of gratefulness overwhelmed me as I discovered that I am perhaps very well off, not having to deal with difficult problems that many others in the past have suffered through, and that people in the present still struggle to overcome. The other two poems, based on anonymous authors and their identities, provoked a feeling of individuality in me. As I read through how they described their life through their experiences and influences, I felt that I could relate to them in the sense that I also have many diverse influences that shape who I am as a person. Through these poems, I felt very unique and proud to be where I am and who I am today.
For me personally, the poem Richard Cory by E.A. Robinson had the most impact. The poem follows a seemingly well educated and groomed man walking down town, and ends in a shocking way when he commits suicide. This poem is able to clearly convey the message of outer appearance versus inner conflict. By using somewhat who seems fairly well off and happy with his life, the author is able to share that one should not 'judge a book by its cover' as what is on the inside is sometimes completely different. The meaning of this poem is powerful to me because I tend to judge people off the top of my head without thinking. After reading this poem, I was able to reflect on how other people that I have seen may not be even close to the image that I create in my head. The moral itself is also very meaningful, as it is an everyday life lesson that people seem to have difficulties applying to their lifestyle. It also shows the dangers of over estimating one's happiness, as one may never be too sure on how someone is truthfully doing on the inside; if they are on the verge of ending their life. The unexpected ending to the poem strongly reinforces the message, and it personally renders it much more convicting in my quotidian life.
What thoughts and/or feelings did the texts evoke in you? Why?
A few of the poems evoked the feeling of thankfulness and gratefulness in me. In the poems Richard Cory, As I Grew Older, and Alone, they all share a sense of facing difficult obstacles, struggling. After reading these poems, I felt grateful to not have some of these obstacles, such as homelessness (as I have a house to live in) and racial discrimination (as I live in a multicultural community that is overall very accepting of different races). I am very grateful to also not be struggling with emotional problems, as portrayed in the poem Richard Cory. Overall, the feeling of gratefulness overwhelmed me as I discovered that I am perhaps very well off, not having to deal with difficult problems that many others in the past have suffered through, and that people in the present still struggle to overcome. The other two poems, based on anonymous authors and their identities, provoked a feeling of individuality in me. As I read through how they described their life through their experiences and influences, I felt that I could relate to them in the sense that I also have many diverse influences that shape who I am as a person. Through these poems, I felt very unique and proud to be where I am and who I am today.
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