Experience of old age in the works by Bronisława Betlej Cover Image

Doświadczenie starości w twórczości Bronisławy Betlej
Experience of old age in the works by Bronisława Betlej

Author(s): Wioleta Zgłobicka-Gierut
Subject(s): Poetry, Sociology
Published by: Państwowa Szkoła Wyższa im. Papieża Jana Pawła II w Białej Podlaskiej
Keywords: old age; attitudes; experiencing old age; poems by Bronisława Betlej; creativity

Summary/Abstract: The following article refers to the attitudes towards the old age described in line with poet Bronisławy Betlej’s considerations. Being old is a successive stage on the way towards eternity, requiring acceptance, despite the ambivalence presented by the poet to the issue. The aim of the practical this article is to present an analysis of rows about the experience of being old in the art by Betlej. Further, it is to promote the attitude to their own homes and the generalization of “calculated” old age, which according to the priest Adam Boniecki “we should be preparing ourselves from our childhood. Constantly” (Boniecki, 2014, p. 228). In addition, the aim of the article is to build an awareness of the recipient that one should permanently educate the young generation to show respect, tolerance and acceptance of the old people’s participation in social life. The old, thanks to their experience and wisdom, values and cultivated traditions, the elderly are an important part of the local community. Thus, old age can be beautiful, lively and full of gratitude, provided that man leaves behind themselves a satisfaction and dignity.

  • Issue Year: 12/2018
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 21-28
  • Page Count: 8
  • Language: English