Education Quote by Rhian Williams
““How can poetry be something we study, but also something that makes us cry?””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Poetry Today Podcast, 2022
Poetry can be both an academic subject and an emotional experience that moves us to tears.
In simple terms: Poetry is studied and also makes us cry.
Embrace both analysis and feeling.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- literature class
- personal reflection
- creative writing
- therapy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does analysis affect your emotional response?
- Can you feel poetry without studying it?
Studying poetry may distance you from its emotional power.