POETIC SOUNDS

 As opposed to merely letting one's words sit plainly on a paper many poets have the ability to use the reader's hearing to add another level of depth and understanding. From this newly added depth the reader is allowed to explore the meaning of the poem through numerous avenues and draw conclusions that may have not otherwise been found. A prime example of this can be found in Shakespeare's Hamlet. When one initially goes through the first scene and reads over the dialogue and discourse of Hamlet and his dead father, one may simply believe that their is no further connection between the two than father and son. But as previously stated, the use of poetic sounds within any piece of writing adds a new layer of depth to every character involved. For if one were to read Hamlet's lines aloud along with those of his father, one can easily come to the conclusion that there is in fact a commonality between the two of them is deeper than the plot. The speech of the Hamlets' is revealed when one considers Shakespeare's masterful employment of poetic sounds. The numerous exclamations, flamboyant tones, and exaggerated expressions speaks directly to this idea of a separate speech that is distinctly of the Hamlets. Moreover, it is the careful understanding of poetic sounds that will allow one to realize the bond that goes beyond the words on the page.