The artist is chosen by God to fulfill his commands and must never be overwhelmed by public opinion.
Albrecht DurerRead
Poetry confronts in the most clear-eyed way just those emotions which consciousness wishes to slide by.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Poetry articulates deep emotions that we often ignore or evade.
In this quote, C. K. Williams emphasizes the role of poetry as a medium that brings to light the intricate and often overlooked emotions within our consciousness. It acts as a mirror, reflecting feelings and thoughts that we may choose to ignore in our everyday lives, encouraging a deeper understanding and acceptance of our emotional experiences.
Themes
PoetryEmotionsConsciousnessArtExpression
In practice
Example use cases
In a poetry workshop, a facilitator might use this quote to encourage participants to explore emotions they often overlook.
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