For my digital essay and paper #4 I believe I will be focusing on John Donne’s “The Flea,” It falls under the subtopic of metaphysical poetry, which is poems that uses elaborate conceits, and expressing the complexities of love and life. Metaphysical poetry has always really fascinated me because it was a way of how the highly intellectual people of the seventeenth century communicated issues without being public about it. This poem is about how a man was rejected sex by his lover. Specifically, I will attempt to tackle the idea of how sex is linked to happiness. Why is the character in this poem so attached to idea of sex? Is it because he thinks he needs this to be happy?
As for my digital essay, I will be illustrating a series of situations where a man is not happy after being rejected sex. Specifics are not known at this point but I will keep you posted definitely. It will be very captivating. = )
Everyone wants to be happy, or at least we all think we do. But, what is happiness?
Great idea Deon, seem like we both are tackling problems that seem to be important issues in today’s world, without realizing they were very much present in the past. Does sex= happiness? Can’t wait to see how this will be portrayed in your video.
Ohh! I’m a big fan of “The Donne” as I like to call him and I adore metaphysical and cavalier poetry, because you’re right, it was a way for intellectuals to express themselves in earlier time periods. I’ve studied “Song” by Donne and again, the subject in that poem is a woman and the troubles of love. Good luck and I’m sure you will have fun with this project. 🙂
Very very interesting digital essay topic, I look forward to seeing your project :). Sex doesn’t necessary equate to happiness, but it does for some – Charlie Sheen. However, it does bring a lot of pleasure for those who do have sex. Furthermore, couples that do have sex generally feel much more closer to eachother. People that have one night stands on the other hand, probably just do it for pleasure and enjoyment.