To me Dylan is all about duality. I have read this poem several times but did not know the literary references. Gates can keep you locked up or open a way in as he says when talking about his sculpture. The goddess and the whore, sin and redemption,
beauty and ugliness. This juxtaposition is his reoccuring artistic and poetic theme, and also a judgement of sorts in trying to reconcile the collision of opposites. His ongoing search to find his "twin" seems like he's seeking non duality at the same time. 🤷🏻♀️
You guys are all so smart and literary! Unfortunately I don't have that foundation.
Thank you Graley for always making Definitely Dylan's Patreon and Book Club so fun and informative. Your writing always makes wonderful connections to such a wide variety of sources, which I appreciate so much. You take me back my Western Civilization class in college which was jointly taught by a Literature, History, Philosophy, and Theology professor. What I wouldn't have given to have had you on my roster!
Just a quic note to thank you, again, for drawing our attention to this interesting poem! I will savor your post over the next few days.
To me Dylan is all about duality. I have read this poem several times but did not know the literary references. Gates can keep you locked up or open a way in as he says when talking about his sculpture. The goddess and the whore, sin and redemption,
beauty and ugliness. This juxtaposition is his reoccuring artistic and poetic theme, and also a judgement of sorts in trying to reconcile the collision of opposites. His ongoing search to find his "twin" seems like he's seeking non duality at the same time. 🤷🏻♀️
You guys are all so smart and literary! Unfortunately I don't have that foundation.
Wonderful analysis. I truly enjoyed reading your thoughts… and I hadn’t looked at the liner notes in decades!
Thank you Graley for always making Definitely Dylan's Patreon and Book Club so fun and informative. Your writing always makes wonderful connections to such a wide variety of sources, which I appreciate so much. You take me back my Western Civilization class in college which was jointly taught by a Literature, History, Philosophy, and Theology professor. What I wouldn't have given to have had you on my roster!