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Thursday, November 21, 2013

Allegory of the Cave Sonnet

My world was very different than yours.
Dark shadows were the only things I saw,
Dancing, swirling upon the walls and floors.
Cold shackles constricted my hands and jaw.

Then one day my shackles were loose and plop!
Free was I to stand up and move about.
I saw a hole and decided to drop,
Everything was overwhelming no doubt!

My eyes blind as the sun had just risen.
Puzzling questions formed inside my head;
Should I explore or return to the prison?
But they won't believe even if I plead.

So off I walked in the opposite way,
Praying that everything will be okay.

14 comments:

  1. Love the sonnet!
    How do you plan on studying for the final?
    http://cmantourarhsenglitcomp.blogspot.com/

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  2. It fits the definition of a sonnet and I liked it overall especially the rhymes because they kind of reminded me of Dr. Suess

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  3. your sonnet is really good! I like your rhymes! my question is how are you gettting prepared for the vocab final. http://mlunarhsenglitcomp.blogspot.com/

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  4. I like how you put yourself into the view of the prisoner, nice work

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  5. Hahaha dropping through a hole? I like it. Fits the definition of a sonnet and resembles Dr. Seuss like Jenna pointed out :)

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  6. Great idea to use the perspective of the prisoner! Your sonnet is well written, and I especially like the onomatopoeia "plop!" It gave the sonnet a lot of character.
    In addition, your background of your blog is very pretty, and the font that you title your posts with really complements it. Why do you think Plato told the allegory from the perspective of philosophers describing the prisoners rather than from the perspective of one of the prisoners? Check out my blog here.

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  7. I like your sonnet fits the definition.
    Your blog is very nice, all of your post are well written and the background is really cute. (it is the same one I have) As for the final what is your study plan for the vocab portion? here is a link to my blog http://rnolanrhsenglitcomp.blogspot.com/

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  8. Great job! Your rhyming scheme is nicely done!
    I really like how simple looking your blog is. I find it to be very appealing! How do you plan on studying for the vocabulary final?
    http://marisolduarteaplit.blogspot.com/

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  9. Amazing Shakespearean Sonnet! Some great iambs and I love the rhymes at the end of each a,b,a,b lines! This is the best one I've read over the member blogs! I enjoyed that you put yourself into the prisoners shoe throughout this sonnet.

    Your blog is also amazing which shows me how much you put into your work! How do you plan on studying for the finals?
    http://dannytbuuluu.blogspot.com

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  10. What a refreshing sonnet. It seemed so sweet and open, like a happy child's story. And backed against your pink blog, it was even more inviting. Your figurative language was very upbeat and positive, especially the "..shackles were loose and I went plop!" I liked that. It wasn't as dark as Allegory of the Cave seemed to be.
    It also followed a perfect shakespearean rhyme scheme so yaayy!

    Your blog is very positive and inviting. It makes the reader happy to be here.

    How do you plan on studying for the vocab final?
    http://mhillrhsenglitcomp13.blogspot.com/2013/11/allegory-of-cave-sonnet.html#comment-form

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  11. I love the layout of your blog! It's very fun and positive!
    So, what book did your group choose for the literary circle assignment and why?
    http://mklusendorfrhsenglitcomp.blogspot.com

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  12. I love the imagery you used, especially in the first quatrain. Great job! :)

    Also, in response to your comment, I recommend writing stories for each vocab list, because it allows the words to be placed in a larger, more memorable context than writing each in an isolated sentence. If you want to read mine, you can check them out here. My question for you is, how are you going to choose what to do for your final presentation?
    lisamalinsaplit.blogspot.com

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  13. Good job Micaela! I really like your Shakespearean sonnet. You displayed a good use of figurative language.
    Your blog is very appealing and the simple layout makes it user friendly! Keep up the good work! How do you plan to use your blog for the literature circles? Check out my blog here !

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  14. Great shakespearean sonnet, it really tells an intruiging story! I like your personal style on the sonnet.
    Also, your blog is very cute and appealing! What is your role in your groups literature circle?
    Catch me at http://mnillorhsenglitcomp.blogspot.com

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