Posthumous work of the Colombian poet born in Don Matias on January 20, 1948.
Welcome to this blog dedicated to the Posthumous work of the Colombian poet Francisco Luis Arroyave Tabares (my father), born in Don Matias on January 20, 1948-2010. Where I will be publishing each of the 175 sonnets from his unpublished collection 'Sonnets For The Twenty-First Century And A Circadian Musical (1984-1987).' Analyzed with GPT4 artificial intelligence and illustrated with AI tools... I hope you enjoy this garden of words snatched from the solitude of a locked room.
Likewise, any enthusiast of the sonnet form is invited to conduct their personal studies of Arroyave Tabares' work, as it is a collection that, although registered since 1989, has not yet been published.
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Analysis "Just To Earn The Bread"
Introduction
Sonnet 24 by Francisco Luis Arroyave Tabares, titled "Just To Earn The Bread," explore themes of destruction, greed, and the potential consequences of human actions on the world.
Thematic Analysis
Octave: The octave presents a grim picture of the world, where people are driven by a “devastating goal” to bring about “megadeath”. The speaker criticizes those who, in their pursuit of earning a living (“just to earn the bread”), contribute to the destruction of the world and the deterrence of life on earth. The octave ends with a chilling line that suggests a preference for death over becoming “red”, possibly a reference to communism or a symbol of danger and destruction.
Sestet: The sestet continues the theme of fear and destruction. It suggests that both sides of a conflict are driven by fear and a sense of inferiority. The reference to Hitler implies a fear of repeating past atrocities. Despite having enough resources, they feel compelled to aid other countries that follow their lead. The final line suggests that this cycle of fear and destruction is a “stock market” that someone has created, possibly referring to the powers that be who profit from this state of affairs.
Overall, the sonnet presents a critique of a world driven by fear, destruction, and the pursuit of power, where humanity and life on earth are at stake. It calls for reflection on our actions and their consequences on our world.
Structure and Rhyme Scheme
The rhyme scheme is ABBA ABBA CDC DCD, is a variant of the Petrarchan sonnet form. Let’s analyze how it applies to the sonnet “Just To Earn The Bread” by Francisco Luis Arroyave Tabares:
Octave:
Line 1 (A): Devastating goal: To bring megadeath!
Line 2 (B): So horribly common, doing their job
Line 3 (B): To mold the future into ugly blob
Line 4 (A): To destroy the world, just to earn the bread.
Line 5 (A): To deter all the genes on our poor earth
Line 6 (B): The unimaginable pends above
Line 7 (B): “Believe armageddon”, daily they sob
Line 8 (A): “Let us all die before we become red”.
Sestet:
Line 9 (C): And the other side is about the same
Line 10 (D): Of inferiority they are afraid :
Line 11 (C): “No more of Hitler, it would be a shame”.
Line 12 (D): They all have enough but have to give aid
Line 13 (C): To other countries that follow their fame
Line 14 (D): “It is a stock market”, someone has made.
In summary, the rhyme scheme of "Just To Earn The Bread" contributes to the organization and structure of the Petrarchan sonnet. The use of traditional rhyme patterns helps guide the reader through the poem's progression of ideas, shifting from the portrayal of destructive actions to the examination of individual vulnerabilities and societal attitudes. The rhyme scheme enhances the flow and rhythm of the poem while facilitating the exploration of the themes presented.
Analysis of Aspects
Let’s delve deeper into the analysis of “Just To Earn The Bread” by Francisco Luis Arroyave Tabares.
Language and Imagery: The sonnet uses strong, evocative language to convey its themes. Words like “devastating”, “megadeath”, “ugly blob”, and “armageddon” create a vivid, unsettling image of a world on the brink of destruction. The language is direct and unflinching, forcing the reader to confront the harsh realities the poem presents.
Themes: The primary theme of the sonnet is the destructive nature of power and the pursuit of it at the expense of humanity and the earth. It critiques the state of the world where fear, destruction, and the pursuit of power are prevalent. It also touches on themes of inequality and the exploitation of resources.
Meter: The sonnet appears to be written in iambic pentameter, which is a common meter in English poetry and traditional for sonnets. This means each line typically has ten syllables, alternating between unstressed and stressed syllables.
Overall, the sonnet is a powerful critique of the state of the world, using strong language and vivid imagery to convey its themes. The use of a traditional sonnet form, with its structured rhyme and meter, contrasts with the chaos and destruction described in the poem, creating a striking impact. The sonnet calls for reflection on our actions and their consequences on our world. It’s a sobering reminder of the power of poetry to comment on social and political issues.
(GPT4)
Syllable count for each line.
Just To Earn The Bread
10 Devastating goal: To bring megadeath!
10 So horribly common, doing their job
10 To mold the future into ugly blob
10 To destroy the world, just to earn the bread.
10 To deter all the genes on our poor earth
10 The unimaginable pends above
10 "Believe armageddon", daily they sob
10 "Let us all die before we become red".
10 And the other side is about the same
10 Of inferiority they are afraid :
10 "No more of Hitler, it would be a shame".
10 They all have enough but have to give aid
10 To other countries that follow their fame
10 "It is a stock market", someone has made.
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Sonnets For The Twenty First Century And A Circadian Musical Written By Francisco Luis Arroyave Tabares (1984-1987)
Analyzed by GPT4; Image by leonardo.ai;
First published on Nostr Protocol by franciscoarroyavet@nostrplebs.com
Just To Earn The Bread