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Scholarly Commons > HCA Healthcare Journal > Vol. 5 > Iss. 4 (2024)

 

Keywords

arches; humanities; interior architecture; introspection; light; medicine in the arts; photography; shadows; vanishing point

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Abstract

This photograph was chosen as a visual representation of the poem "Theory of a Well Mind" to capture the essence of the poem's exploration of the human psyche and the journey toward mental wellness. The corridor, with its repeating arches and vanishing point, symbolizes the cyclical nature of thoughts, emotions, and actions that the poem delves into. Just as the corridor seems to stretch into infinity, the poem reflects on the seemingly endless and challenging process of personal growth and self-discovery. The contrast between light and shadow within the image mirrors the poem's themes of introspection, uncertainty, and the pursuit of clarity amidst the complexities of the mind. The light that filters through the arches and windows represents moments of insight and hope, while the shadowed areas evoke the difficulties and unknowns that one encounters on the path to wellness.

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