Parallels between Plutarch A Consolation to his Wife (Ancient Text) and (Contemporary Song) by Eric Clapton
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Eric Clapton’s son died at age four and Clapton expressed his pain through the song “Tears in Heaven.” Similarly, Plutarch and his wife lose their infant daughter when she is two years old. Plutarch commends his wife for holding a modest and simple funeral for the girl. Like Plutarch’s wife, Clapton uses simple lyrics, a repeated question, to convey the pain he feels from the loss of his son.
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Would you know my name
If I saw you in heaven?
Would it be the same
If I saw you in heaven?
I must be strong
And carry on
‘Cause I know I don’t belong
Here in heaven
Would you hold my hand
If I saw you in heaven?
Would you help me stand
If I saw you in heaven?
I’ll find my way
Through night and day
‘Cause I know I just can’t stay
Here in heaven
Time can bring you down
Time can bend your knees
Time can break your heart
Have you begging please
Begging please
Beyond the door
There’s peace, I’m sure
And I know there’ll be no more
Tears in heaven
Would you know my name
If I saw you in heaven?
Would it be the same
If I saw you in heaven?
I must be strong
And carry on
‘Cause I know I don’t belong
Here in heaven
‘Cause I know I don’t belong
Here in heaven
Listen to the song:
Tears in Heaven