I refuse, yes refuse, to mention a certain spicy military official or his band. Instead, here's an Awesome Face:
Okay, let's move on. I shall address question 17 with this poem as well, which is probably not allowed, but it seems far too perfect to pass up. The pattern of this poem is a Villanelle, which is a very intriguing style of poem, in that it relies heavily on repetition. Two lines, the first and the third, are repeated frequently throughout. Rhyme is also an important part of this form. The rhyme scheme is ABA ABA ABA ABA ABA ABAA. Now, why is this so important? Usually I dismiss things like rhyme, meter, and structure as silly frills that subconsciously cause people to end their thoughts at the end of every line. However, that repetition I mentioned earlier plays a crucial role in the poem. Each stanza ends in one of two lines "Can someone make my simple wish come true?" or "Do you live in North London? Is it you?" However, each stanza is spoken by a different person, from a gay vegetarian to a biker dude, to a pretty Jewish single mom. However, they all share the same two lines. This has two effects. First, it shows the universality of loneliness. Whether they're an artsy bi-curious young lady or an inexperienced Libran, everyone understands loneliness, which is evident from the lines they have in common. Second, it displays the universality of a desire to conquer this loneliness by seeking out a like-minded individual with which to hang out and maybe have dinner once in a while. However, there's also a bit of a satirical tone lying underneath. All of the people want to find this person to take away their loneliness, but none of them ask for anything concerning the personality. They don't wish to connect on a personal level, but rather, most of them are predominantly concerned with sex. This is taking a stab at society and relationships in which people value sex over a real personal connection. Either way, personal ads are weird, and lonely people are awkward.
Intelligent and sensitive AP Literature student seeking a companion with an interest in Heavy Metal and Stephen King novels. And yes, I really am that glisteny.
Okay, let's move on. I shall address question 17 with this poem as well, which is probably not allowed, but it seems far too perfect to pass up. The pattern of this poem is a Villanelle, which is a very intriguing style of poem, in that it relies heavily on repetition. Two lines, the first and the third, are repeated frequently throughout. Rhyme is also an important part of this form. The rhyme scheme is ABA ABA ABA ABA ABA ABAA. Now, why is this so important? Usually I dismiss things like rhyme, meter, and structure as silly frills that subconsciously cause people to end their thoughts at the end of every line. However, that repetition I mentioned earlier plays a crucial role in the poem. Each stanza ends in one of two lines "Can someone make my simple wish come true?" or "Do you live in North London? Is it you?" However, each stanza is spoken by a different person, from a gay vegetarian to a biker dude, to a pretty Jewish single mom. However, they all share the same two lines. This has two effects. First, it shows the universality of loneliness. Whether they're an artsy bi-curious young lady or an inexperienced Libran, everyone understands loneliness, which is evident from the lines they have in common. Second, it displays the universality of a desire to conquer this loneliness by seeking out a like-minded individual with which to hang out and maybe have dinner once in a while. However, there's also a bit of a satirical tone lying underneath. All of the people want to find this person to take away their loneliness, but none of them ask for anything concerning the personality. They don't wish to connect on a personal level, but rather, most of them are predominantly concerned with sex. This is taking a stab at society and relationships in which people value sex over a real personal connection. Either way, personal ads are weird, and lonely people are awkward.
Intelligent and sensitive AP Literature student seeking a companion with an interest in Heavy Metal and Stephen King novels. And yes, I really am that glisteny.
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