So, I am taking a class called Utopia this semester and as in any literature class that focuses on one type of literature there are similarities between books. For example, in Utopian literature there is a drive to create a "perfect" society. That is a reoccurring theme. One theme that I did not expect to reoccur was sheep.
Yes, sheep.
I like sheep. My family has a history with sheep, but sheep in a Utopia? Why are these authors obsessed with the cute little fluffy baaing sheep?
I will now tell you a story.
So in Utopia each student has to present on one of the books we are reading. When I signed up for my presentation I was rather excited because I thought the book I was presenting on was called Ewehorn, (which was a lie because it is actually called Erewhon). Regardless, I was like, "Okay, so I am finally going to figure out this sheep thing."
Today, I picked up the book, realized my mistake and at the title and got kind of sad. But then I started reading. On the second page, readers learn that the narrator is a sheep farmer. Needless to say I about feel out of my chair laughing.
Project opener done.
Have a great one.
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- Samantha
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2 comments:
Hmm ... a couple thoughts.
1. Sheep are a representation of pastoral lands and peaceful times. They are the quintessential calm farm animal, less likely to injure you than cattle and not seen to be as dirty as pigs. A perfect society would appreciate the qualities represented by sheep.
2. On a darker note, most literary utopias turn out to have a cost in human free will, and sheep are also often invoked as blind followers of the shepherd or sheepdog who never think for themselves.
I think you are spot on with your thoughts, my friend.
Thanks for reading!
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