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《The flea》,then what about 《the roach》?

By 潘雨恒 10-15 201次浏览

John Dean's 《The flea》 is a wonderful masterpiece, but fleas are not so charming after all. If the fleas can be so beautiful under master's pen, Should other disappointing things like flies and roaches be used in poems?

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  • 潘雨恒 11-04

    John Donne's "The Flea" is indeed a fascinating poem that uses the flea as a metaphor for the speaker's desire to be close to his lover, despite the flea's generally unappealing nature. The poem's brilliance lies in its ability to take something mundane and undesirable and turn it into a vehicle for profound and intimate expression.

     

    As for whether other creatures that are typically seen as unattractive, like flies and roaches, can be used in poetry, the answer is a resounding yes. Poetry is a medium that thrives on the exploration of the mundane, the overlooked, and the unattractive. It's about finding beauty in the unexpected, challenging perceptions, and using metaphor and symbolism to express complex ideas and emotions.

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