Non-honors material is partially represented below. The guiding questions for the three memoir excerpts that have been available in class for over a week are as follows: Page 481, questions 9-12. Page 493, questions 5-8. Page 519, questions 2,4,6
The World is too Much With Us; Late and Soon
Although written around 1800, what modern universal problem does Wordsworth seem to see in how people interact with the world around them?
Based on the choices he says he would make if forced to, what does Wordsworth seem to think is the best way for people to live?
Although it still retains intense symbolism today, what elements of the sea does Wordsworth focus on and how does it fit into his vision of the world?
When Wordsworth references the "sordid boon" in the poem, what does this seeming contradictory statement refer to and what tone does he approach it with?
1990 Special
There will be a heavy emphasis on tone and voice for this poem, as well as a focus on the passage of time and how Bukowski illustrates it.
How does Bukowski use these elements to convey the message of his work, and what is that message?
How does Bukowski use the passage of time, or elements of time, to symbolize his life and the direction it has taken?
How does Bukowski juxtapose the presence of his cat and the presence of Death?
Who is "The Suicide Kid" and what is the significance of him having "gone gray?"
Ode to My Socks
This poem plays a lot with the difference between literal and figurative perspective in its treatment of the concept of gift-giving and gift receiving. Identify some different levels of this dynamic and how they function in the poem.
How does the author use things we tend to take for granted as metaphors in this poem?
How does the metaphorical use of these things tie into the first question? How can we expand our perspective through metaphorical value?
While feet and socks are not things we tend to glamorize, there are mention of several things that are considered rare and sacred. How does this contrast in voice and imagery function in the poem?
A Very Old Man With Enormous Wings
This story comes from the genre known as magic realism. How does the contrast between how the angel is portrayed in the story and how our culture typically thinks of "angels" work in regard to this genre?
Why do the people of the village lose interest in the angel? What cultural commentary might the author be making about what we value in life?
Although a small detail, there is some subtle, but biting, commentary about human values and modern society in the section in which Father Gonzaga's former profession is identified. Expand on this.
Does this story fit the mold of an "angel story?" How do alternative perspectives on widely used models of storytelling retain or lose their original values?
Same Song
What are the similarities and the differences between the son's experience and the daughter's?
What is the dynamic between the narrator and the kids?
What is the significance of the fairy tale allusions?
What does the author's focus on physical appearance seem to signify?
We Real Cool
What thematic similarities does We Real Cool share with Same Song?
What does the repetition of the word We at the beginning of each line potentially signify?
What is the voice/tone of the poem and how does it affect the message?
How does the final line impact your take on the overall theme of the poem? Is it different than the rest of the poem, or does it "fit" the message rather than change it?
The World is too Much With Us; Late and Soon
Although written around 1800, what modern universal problem does Wordsworth seem to see in how people interact with the world around them?
Based on the choices he says he would make if forced to, what does Wordsworth seem to think is the best way for people to live?
Although it still retains intense symbolism today, what elements of the sea does Wordsworth focus on and how does it fit into his vision of the world?
When Wordsworth references the "sordid boon" in the poem, what does this seeming contradictory statement refer to and what tone does he approach it with?
1990 Special
There will be a heavy emphasis on tone and voice for this poem, as well as a focus on the passage of time and how Bukowski illustrates it.
How does Bukowski use these elements to convey the message of his work, and what is that message?
How does Bukowski use the passage of time, or elements of time, to symbolize his life and the direction it has taken?
How does Bukowski juxtapose the presence of his cat and the presence of Death?
Who is "The Suicide Kid" and what is the significance of him having "gone gray?"
This poem plays a lot with the difference between literal and figurative perspective in its treatment of the concept of gift-giving and gift receiving. Identify some different levels of this dynamic and how they function in the poem.
How does the author use things we tend to take for granted as metaphors in this poem?
How does the metaphorical use of these things tie into the first question? How can we expand our perspective through metaphorical value?
While feet and socks are not things we tend to glamorize, there are mention of several things that are considered rare and sacred. How does this contrast in voice and imagery function in the poem?
A Very Old Man With Enormous Wings
This story comes from the genre known as magic realism. How does the contrast between how the angel is portrayed in the story and how our culture typically thinks of "angels" work in regard to this genre?
Why do the people of the village lose interest in the angel? What cultural commentary might the author be making about what we value in life?
Although a small detail, there is some subtle, but biting, commentary about human values and modern society in the section in which Father Gonzaga's former profession is identified. Expand on this.
Does this story fit the mold of an "angel story?" How do alternative perspectives on widely used models of storytelling retain or lose their original values?
What are the similarities and the differences between the son's experience and the daughter's?
What is the dynamic between the narrator and the kids?
What is the significance of the fairy tale allusions?
What does the author's focus on physical appearance seem to signify?
We Real Cool
What thematic similarities does We Real Cool share with Same Song?
What does the repetition of the word We at the beginning of each line potentially signify?
What is the voice/tone of the poem and how does it affect the message?
How does the final line impact your take on the overall theme of the poem? Is it different than the rest of the poem, or does it "fit" the message rather than change it?
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