Friday, August 14, 2009

"The little black boy" W. Blake


To distinguish colors we need to be able to see. Most people are allowed to see biologically, although not everybody has the skill to see through things. This is the reason why I believe William Blake had the gift to put into words those elements he could perceive in human beings. He incorporates nature as the basis of every human being, for instance, showing a relationship between a mother and her son. At the same time, he describes some important elements that are involved when talking about the time: the present where the story is being told and the past where the story took place. Finally, the author ends his work with the development of some ideas that are tangible as a hug or a kiss and intangible, represented by the love the both characters feel for each other. How can love be represented?? In this case, by a mother taking care of her son and the baby being as calm as the environment allow him/her to be. Can you see through this picture what I just tell you in my own words?

1 comment:

Claudia Trajtemberg said...

Hi Marjorie,

I think you´ve captured the keytones of Blake´s poetry, related them with the picture you´ve chosen and with the elements the poem offers. Well done!!

Claudia