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digzober New Member
since 2007-09-17
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Hello all, I need to take some notes down on "Fireflies in Garden" by Robert Frost. I am not familiar with deconstructionism at ALL! I need your help, the more information I can get the more I can understand it. I understand that this is an extended metaphor, on the other hand, that is only viewed in new Criticism. What about deconstructionism? What is that we look for, other than the fact that we look for the weak parts of the poem. Your help is appreciated! Thanks... |
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digzober New Member
since 2007-09-17
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Here is the Poem Fireflies in the Garden Here come real stars to fill the upper skies, And here on earth come emulating flies, That though they never equal stars in size, (And they were never really stars at heart) Achieve at times a very star-like start. Only, of course, they can't sustain the part. Robert Frost |
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moondogz Member
since 2007-05-01
Posts 397Great White North |
to me the poem by frost is saying "as above so below, yet this mortal coil is a pale reflection of what the "heavens hold." Do I know what I'm talking about? Ha, ha probably not. Good luck finding what your looking for, and welcome to pip talk dude. moon. |
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Brad Member Ascendant
since 1999-08-20
Posts 5705Jejudo, South Korea |
It's unclear what you're asking for. I don't know, here's a shot: 1. Make sure you explain that it is a metaphor stars/fireflies. 2. Focus on that 'of course' showing that the author isn't all that convinced of his comparison. It shows insecurity, a kind of search for affirmation. 3. What does that 'at heart' mean? Do fireflies have hearts? A third metaphor etc. 4. Do that enough and at some point you can question what the author was really intending here? He seems to back away from his own poem. Does he want to compare the two or deny the comparison? There's no way you can tell. Not a strong 'deconstruction' by any means -- I don't really like these kinds of readings anyway. They seem kind of silly. |
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nicole leigh Junior Member
since 2007-09-19
Posts 44Eau Clair Wisconson |
we site in silence the sun bright the air cool the silence calming the rocking of the boat soothing the shimmer of the claear blue water breth taking the shiny red and white bobber motionless i look at you your worneout camoleflodge hat your blond hair bleached on the ends your blue eyes shimmering looking off int the distance i look into the baby blue sky the paper white clouds as fluffy as my pilow i close my eyes and take a deep breth i love this moment not only because it is calming soothing or breath taking i love this moment because i love fishing but most of all i love you |
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Grinch Member Elite
since 2005-12-31
Posts 2929Whoville |
The poem contains a form of deconstructionism – Frost is ridiculing celebrity status by comparing so-called stars to real stars to point out they’re not really stars at all. But don't take my word for it, I've no idea what I'm talking about half the time.  |
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Brad Member Ascendant
since 1999-08-20
Posts 5705Jejudo, South Korea |
But all writing always already contains its own deconstruction. |
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Grinch Member Elite
since 2005-12-31
Posts 2929Whoville |
Brad, If you believe Jacques D. But is Derrida’s deconstruction the target of digzober’s question or deconstructionism – the destabilisation of a concept or belief? |
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Brad Member Ascendant
since 1999-08-20
Posts 5705Jejudo, South Korea |
Isn't this an assignment? I can't imagine the big D not being mentioned here. Either he or the little De (DeMan). But it's a good question. |
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Grinch Member Elite
since 2005-12-31
Posts 2929Whoville |
I think we need clarification from the tutor; I’d hate to flunk the assignment on a technicality. |
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