A Brief summary Of Dahlia Ravikovitch poem- PRIDE

  A Brief summary Of Dahlia Ravikovitch poem- PRIDE 

Dahlia Ravikovitch is considered one of the great Hebrew language poets of the 20th century.Her poem "Pride"taken from Hovering at a Low Altitude: The Collected Poems of Dahlia Ravikovitch, is about the life of rocks. The author says that rocks crack, but by not moving but because they are able to hide these cracks. If the rocks had been more flexible and willing to show a few of their faults, they would have survived when hardship came. But because they were unwilling to move, they cracked instead.

 On the surface, the rocks appear solid, unbreakable, and unaffected by external forces. However, over time, they endure cracks caused by natural elements like water, wind, or heat. These cracks remain invisible to the eye but signify the internal damage. 

The poem uses the imagery of rocks to symbolize strength, steadfastness, and pride.The rocks in the poem serve as a metaphor for people. Like the rocks, humans often project an image of pride and resilience, hiding their emotional struggles and pains from others. The poem suggests that even the strongest among us are susceptible to wear and tear, and cracks can form under the pressures of life. These "cracks" symbolize unspoken pain, grief, or struggles that may only become apparent after significant strain.

The moss, seaweed, and the sea represent vibrant life around the rocks, which refuse to move.The seal compares to a small setback in life. When the seal rubbed up against the rock, the rock was not able to handle it and broke completely. The irony lies in the fact that such an innocent, playful little animal was able to destroy a rock. Many people can not handle even a small hardship in their life due to their pride. Thus the poem’s simple yet profound message is that one should be kind and empathetic, as we can never truly know the struggles others are facing.


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