Poems: Blog 14
BLOG 14: 1. At the end of chapter II, Douglass says that the “wild songs” of slaves express and relieve their unhappiness. In A Defence of Poetry , Shelley proclaims that “Poetry is the record of the best and happiest moments of the happiest and best minds.” To what degree is their disagreement resolved if we view “wild songs” and poetry as fundamentally different means of expression? Could one argue that the two forms are similar and that the contradiction suggested in this juxtaposition is more apparent than real? Drawing on the reading you have done this semester, define poetry and song and explain the emotions that seem to produce them. There disagreement can be resolved if we view poetry and music as to separate things. Although I would have to disagree with both of them because music and poetry is a form of expression. While slaves may have used songs to express sadness and Shelly may have used poetry to express happiness others may use poetry to expre