When reading novels, I always pick and choose certain points and chapters that have the deepest meaning and areas for further discussion. Circe is a perfect example, which is why I made a playlist that represents the main themes of the story and Circe herself. I have compiled ten different songs from a few different artists into one playlist to represent Circe and her journeys, down to the nitpick of auras and lyrics' meanings. In ancient Greek folklore, the number 3,7, and 9 are those of luck and significance. So, the third, seventh, and ninths songs are instrumental representations of the themes and plot of the novel. Instead of focusing on lyrics, I focused on sounds , chords, and vibrations that created a mental image of scenery, emotions, and retention. The songs are placed into three different groups: numbers 1,2,3; 4,5,6,7; and 8,9,10. These groups have respective meanings that are further explained in their own sections down below.
Significance of Taylor Swift:
As I was reading the book, my Taylor Swift radar was constantly going off; specifically meanings behind her pain and suffering shining through Taylor's lyrics in "Evermore" and "Folklore". Therefore, I found no one better than to "play the part" of Circe. Taylor is emotional, empowering, relatable, and understanding, much like Circe. Showing the understanding of modern sexism, fragility, and maturity, Taylor perfectly embodies Circe in physical, visual, and mental senses. With her looks, strong lyrics, aura, and ability to story-tell Taylor Swift can represent Circe as if she was writing the songs herself
As I was reading the book, my Taylor Swift radar was constantly going off; specifically meanings behind her pain and suffering shining through Taylor's lyrics in "Evermore" and "Folklore". Therefore, I found no one better than to "play the part" of Circe. Taylor is emotional, empowering, relatable, and understanding, much like Circe. Showing the understanding of modern sexism, fragility, and maturity, Taylor perfectly embodies Circe in physical, visual, and mental senses. With her looks, strong lyrics, aura, and ability to story-tell Taylor Swift can represent Circe as if she was writing the songs herself