Discovering Morality through texts Sarah Wells 12th Grade

Whilst some discoveries allow an individual to further confirm their views on their world and themselves, others may lead to moral questioning or re-evaluation evoked by their newfound perspective. These discoveries in particular gain value through their ability to facilitate change within their societies, as they bring to light the aspects of these cultures that may require adjustment. In his poems Meatworks and Flames and Dangling Wire (FaDW), Robert Gray critiques the Western, consumer-driven tendencies of his world. He highlights the way in which these attributes may influence the future, whilst blatantly criticizing their lack of moral integrity. Despite this, Gray appears to remain accepting of these flaws, as he recognizes their inevitability and shares how he too is a part of the ethically-distant clockwork. Through his process of exploration and discovery, Gray encourages those who read his poems to in turn remain perceptive and make their own.

Through discoveries, values and ideals may be questioned as their worth is reassessed. Whilst this process of re-evaluation allows an individual to gain control over their perception of society, their ability to act upon these beliefs can be obscured by necessity or...