Last Tuesday, we listened to a podcast about love letters exchanged by people during wartime. Some were very happy and filled with joy, while others were not.
One thing that I found strange to me was how people who had never met could fall in love through written words alone. This contrasts with today’s relationships which often rely on face-to-face interaction or at least seeing a picture of them before forming a relationship. It’s very interesting to consider how can develop such strong feelings just through letters.
Something that I found particularly interesting was the trust that these individuals had in each other, despite the uncertainty of there futures. I wonder how people were able to trust so deeply in someone they hadn’t met in person.
Another thing that I found interesting was the intensity of emotions during wartime. There was one letter that I found particularly interesting where a soldier got broken up with through a letter and his response was very dark and sarcastic.
The main question I had while listening to the podcast was how did people trust so deeply in people they haven’t even met yet?
Another question I had while listening was whether some letter writers had high expectations of the people they were sending letters to. Were those expectations met when they finally met? This makes me think of the different kinds of love stories during the war.
One thing I found extremely effective while listening to this podcast was the voice overs and sound effects that were used. You can really hear the emotions and you can feel with the person that sent the letter. The sound effects really added to everything.
In conclusions, the podcast offers a deep connection to certain love stories throughout wartime. It left me reflecting on the power of words and how they can form deep relationships.