The primary theme identifies how perception in certain areas easily eludes to racist thoughts. Rankine uses poetry to evoke feelings of micro-aggression. Racism being such a touchy subject, her poetry is subtle yet direct. Rankine’s poetry is unique in which she uses a style called American lyric to identify common injustices that is viewed in the colored lens to society making situations more accepting. The artist uses the poetry as way to show the politics of racism are not to be looked over. Thoughout this poem she uses unconventional style as a platform to make people aware of everyday occurrences that not acceptable. Rankine makes a point to show that the world has a very divided view. Many people exhibit racially inappropriate actions without even consciously understanding the meaning. Her poetry speaks volumes as it is relatable to everyday life of African Americans. Examining this specific poem we find many discrepancies of behavior. The writer’s explanation of going to a film and having a babysitter is expected behavior. It can be expected that people can walk outside and be on the phone yet what determines that situation to be threatening. When the
The primary theme identifies how perception in certain areas easily eludes to racist thoughts. Rankine uses poetry to evoke feelings of micro-aggression. Racism being such a touchy subject, her poetry is subtle yet direct. Rankine’s poetry is unique in which she uses a style called American lyric to identify common injustices that is viewed in the colored lens to society making situations more accepting. The artist uses the poetry as way to show the politics of racism are not to be looked over. Thoughout this poem she uses unconventional style as a platform to make people aware of everyday occurrences that not acceptable. Rankine makes a point to show that the world has a very divided view. Many people exhibit racially inappropriate actions without even consciously understanding the meaning. Her poetry speaks volumes as it is relatable to everyday life of African Americans. Examining this specific poem we find many discrepancies of behavior. The writer’s explanation of going to a film and having a babysitter is expected behavior. It can be expected that people can walk outside and be on the phone yet what determines that situation to be threatening. When the