The video begins us with being introduced to Katharina Grosse in her studio in Berlin, Germany. She is seen photographing a poem by Ernst Jandl for a christmas card, and while she talks about how she’d always loved language, she tells us that the moment she learned about painting a new love began. Katharina points out the strong contrast between poetry and paintings. She discusses how while a poem follows “a certain order system” which makes it quite “linear,” painting possesses a certainly more abstract quality yet is equally as fascinating.…
This week, our class had the chance to read four interesting poems of Lines Written a Few Miles Above Tintern Abbey, We Real Cool, Mad Girl’s Love Song, and Hanging Fire. Each of these poems highlight the important role that imagery and other poetic devices play into an interpretation of a poem and how crucial it is to understand the perceptive of a poem’s speaker. The poem I enjoyed the most this week was Hanging Fire by Audre Lorde. On the surface, Hanging Fire is about a 14 year-old who struggles with typical adolescent things such as bad skin, boy problems, school dances, and braces. However, once we re-read the poem and took the time to analysis it, it because quite clear that teenaged problems are not the only things troubling the speaker.…
Response to Parker’s There Are More Beautiful Things Than Beyonce Poetry has many definitions, almost as there are poets. Poetry is language in which its strength is shown through the expression of feelings and ideas through the use of concrete or abstract images in order to give great aesthetic pleasure while still being able to communicate meaning. Morgan Parker’s “There Are More Beautiful Things Than Beyoncé’ is essentially this, a work of art. Parker is an African-American poet and editor.…
In "Poetry Makes Nothing Happen" by Julia Alvarez, the speaker is implying that there is a much deeper meaning. Poetry can bring all kinds of feelings and emotions, like cheering someone up, encouraging someone, inspiring someone, even possibly giving someone a better outlook on life. Different characters in this poem use poetry to help them. "Listening to a poem on the radio, Mike Holmquist stayed awake on his drive home." (Alvarez, 704) From this, the reader can see that listening to poetry on the radio made Mike feel like he wasn't alone and helped him stay awake while driving.…
1. At times in this essay, Michelle Cliff uses rich description with poetic language. Provide 3 different quotes, where, in your opinion, she demonstrates this. Examine their overall effect on the reader.…
Unbreakable written by abby liebler I know it seems easy but in reality I'm afraid of everything I come across that's just the way I am So love me or hate me just know it won't break me You can't stop me from feeling all these emotions that I feel you can say what you want about me but it won't phase me so love me or hate me just know it won't break me because I'm unbreakable I'm unbreakable oooh I'm unbreakable…
“A Certain Lady” is a short poem written by Dorothy Parker detailing a woman’s thoughts on her relationship with a mysterious man. The poem is written as a monologue about the woman’s ability to appear happy around the man and his inability to gauge her true feelings. Despite her affection for him, he constantly tells her stories of his exploits with women. While the topic itself seems simple in nature, the relationship in question, as well as the poem itself, is quite complex. Each stanza adds layers of complexity to the poem.…
In 1980 a book by the name of Two Headed Woman was published; inside this book was an inspiring poem that spun the heads of individual who wanted to read it. This poem was titled “Homage to My Hips” written by a talented individual called Lucille Clifton. When I initially read this poem, I pictured Lucille as a beautiful young blonde lady that was shaped like a coke bottle; a beautiful young blond lady that our society would proclaim as Americas Next Top Model, but incorrect I was Lucille was the total opposite. Lucille was a black thick lady that had the mine set of a royal queen; a mine set that would turn heads of individuals strolling down the street. Lucille is an African American lady that was bigger in body than an average person.…
Now I could write this essay like any other, where I start out with a cheesy intro that I found online, some boring information that no one really cares about, and a dumb conclusion that sums everything up. Aren't you tired of the same old stuff? I know I am. So I’m going to make my essay become more alive. Since I want to bring this essay more to life let’s start out by changing some of the names.…
Ode to Dinah-Jane Hansen Dinah your smile is the brightest, it makes the stars align. Out of all, girl you're the fliest,…
The story I will be exploring thoroughly is “The Birth-Mark” by Hawthorne. I will be going over the absolute marvelous text itself, and will later write in response to the symbolism in the story. Let us start off with a major symbol in the story “The Birth-Mark”. The actual birthmark is a huge symbol, the birthmark represents nature itself. I come to recognize that the birthmark was, in fact, the major symbolism based on several factors.…
Sonia Sanchez is one of the most outspoken poets, activists, and writers of her time. She has created a plethora of literary works, including children’s books. Her work has been comparatively mentioned with that of the late Maya Angelou, and many others. Therefore, one question may remain in the minds of many literary enthusiasts. Does she create literary work that has encouraged African American advancement?…
Poetry Analization Essay “Wife and servant are the same, But only differ in the name” (1-2) The poem “To the Ladies” by Mary Chudleigh was written in 1703. When this poem was written, women were considered property of their husbands and they were expected to obey their husbands’ every command. The poem exhibits the fact that once a woman says her vows she belongs to her husband.…
The ability to love is something that is unique to humans. From a very young age, we are taught that it is a key aspect of a happy and fulfilling life. The poems Advice to a Teenage Daughter by Isobel Thrilling and Twice Shy by Seamus Heaney explore how people of different ages and maturity approach finding love. Both authors make strong use of symbolism to ensure that the readers are able to further understand the ideas that they present.…
Accepting others: A Choice Barbara Jordan once said with “ We, as human beings, must be willing to accept people who are different from ourselves.” Accepting others is very important. For another person’s happiness, as in “Without Title” by Diane Glancy, the needs of the community, reflected in the story “What of this Goldfish, would you wish” by Etgar Keret and for the stepping forward of a nation, shown in “American Flag stands for Tolerance” by Ronald J. Allen. “Without Title” a poem by Diane Glancy, shows the effects of people not accepting people who are different. The author paints the picture of a Native American man, living without the important traditions of his people.…