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2023-12-12 13:14:37Posthumous 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 Where I will be publishing each of the 175 sonnets from his unpublished collection 'Sonnets For The Twenty-First Century And A Circadian Musical (1984-1987).'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 "Irreversible Bane"
Introduction
The 16th sonnet by Francisco Luis Arroyave Tabares, titled "Irreversible Bane," discusses the relationship between man and nature and how greed and a lack of consideration for the environment are leading the world towards irreversible ruin.
Thematic Analysis
Octave Analysis:
The octave presents a grim picture of man’s relationship with nature. It criticizes humanity’s selfishness, greed, and disregard for the environment. The speaker accuses mankind of exploiting the earth and its species for their own benefit, leading to irreversible damage. The use of words like “selfish manners”, “offender of the wilderness”, “greedy instincts”, and “headlong destructions” highlight the severity of the situation.
Sestet Analysis:
The sestet shifts the focus to the consequences of mankind’s actions and the need for change. It suggests that humanity owes more than just an apology for its actions. The speaker points out that the progress we think we’re making is elusive and vain, as the universe is reclaiming what we’ve taken. The final line, “But we choose this irreversible bane”, serves as a powerful conclusion, emphasizing the self-inflicted ruin that humanity has chosen.
Overall, the sonnet serves as a stark reminder of the environmental crisis and the urgent need for change in our attitudes and actions towards the planet. It’s a call to action for more sustainable and respectful treatment of our environment.
Structure and Rhyme Scheme
the rhyme scheme of the sonnet “Irreversible Bane” by Francisco Luis Arroyave Tabares is ABBAABBACDCEDE. Here’s the corrected breakdown:
Octave:
Manufacturer of selfish manners (A) Man is offender of the wilderness (B) Which helped him more through ages of darkness (B) Than these promises of city planners. (A) Greedy instincts are the only scanners (A) For headlong destructions that limitless (B) Exploit soils and abuse the fragilness (B) Of specia awaiting death banners. (A)Sestet:
With no more prudence for Ecology (C) Called by many esoteric thinking (D) We owe more than words of apology. (C) The world’s progress is elusive and vane (E) In ways the universe is reclaiming (D) But we choose this irreversible bane. (E)So, the rhyme scheme for this sonnet is ABBAABBACDCEDE. This follows a variant of the Petrarchan sonnet structure, which typically has a rhyme scheme of ABBAABBA for the octave and CDECDE or CDCDCD for the sestet. Variations in rhyme schemes are common in contemporary sonnets.
Analysis of Aspects
Let’s delve deeper into the sonnet “Irreversible Bane” by Francisco Luis Arroyave Tabares.
Language and Imagery:
The sonnet uses strong, evocative language and imagery to convey its message. The author uses terms like “selfish manners”, “offender of the wilderness”, “greedy instincts”, and “headlong destructions” to paint a vivid picture of mankind’s destructive behavior. The imagery of “death banners” and the “irreversible bane” further emphasize the severity of the environmental crisis.
Themes:
The primary theme of the sonnet is the environmental crisis caused by human actions. It criticizes mankind’s selfishness and greed, and highlights the urgent need for change in our attitudes and actions towards the planet. The sonnet also explores themes of regret (“We owe more than words of apology”) and the illusion of progress (“The world’s progress is elusive and vane”).
Meter:
The sonnet appears to be written in iambic pentameter, which is the most common meter used in English sonnets. This means each line typically contains five iambs, or pairs of unstressed and stressed syllables. For example, in the line “Man is offender of the wilderness”, “Man is” is an iamb, as is “of the”.
Overall, the sonnet is a powerful critique of mankind’s relationship with the environment. It uses strong language and vivid imagery to convey its message, and explores themes of environmental crisis, regret, and the illusion of progress. The use of iambic pentameter gives the sonnet a rhythmic quality, adding to its impact. The sonnet serves as a call to action for more sustainable and respectful treatment of our environment. It’s a stark reminder of the consequences of our actions and the urgent need for change.
(GPT4)
Syllable count for each line.
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Irreversible Bane
10 Manufacturer of selfish manners 10 Man is offender of the wilderness 10 Which helped him more through ages of darkness 10 Than these promises of city planners.
10 Greedy instincts are the only scanners 10 For headlong destructions that limitless 10 Exploit soils and abuse the fragilness 10 Of specia awaiting death banners.
10 With no more prudence for Ecology 10 Called by many esoteric thinking 10 We owe more than words of apology. 10 The world's progress is elusive and vane 10 In ways the universe is reclaiming 10 But we choose this irreversible bane. ***
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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 Midjourney; First published on Nostr Protocol by franciscoarroyavet@nostrplebs.com
Irreversible Bane