2008년 11월 4일 화요일
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Reading Atwood's poem "Ava Gardner Reincarnated as a Magnolia," we see a tragic flaw in human nature of judging one another. This message has enhanced me in my thinking about "looking beyond the surface." Years of education taught me that judging is wrong. If a high school student knows this, I assume most of the population over age of fifteen will know the same. Nevertheless, we all do it. We unconsciously or consciously judge one another by other's appearance. The poem clearly shows that the result of this "uncontrollable" act can be traumatic. It is common for people to complain, because they are unsatisfied with their looks, or they think others are unsatisfied with their looks. Ironically, in this poem the speaker's hamartia is her beautiful looks. Who knew beautiful women have something to complain about! Yet, this aspect of her is the root of her self-destructive mindset. While, it is legitimate to point fingers at the society for condemning and judging an individual based on looks/gender, the speaker must also take responsibility for relying on others for source of identity.
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I chose this poem when looking for harmartia as well because as Yoorina said it shows the tragic flaw in humans to be so consumed with superficiality. I can relate to how people may feel unwanted and bitter towards judgement from society but i agree with yoorina in that it may be one's own fault for feeling degraded by others comments. Because they shouldn't have a hold on one's pride and self confidence.
Yes..I agree. It's a sad reality that people judge others and this judgment from society as a whole leaves one lost from finding the true meaning of life. I think we're too caught up and conscious of others' eyes and how society views us. And yes, it is our own responsibility to stand true to ourselves and be proud of what we are because you are who you are and no one else can make you into something you're not. That'll only lead to self-destruction. But sadly, this happens everywhere and everyday, and I probably go through this constantly as well.
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