I chose to analyze the poem “Good Grief” written by Amanda Gorman. This poem is addressing the word trauma and talking about the good part of grief. Gorman is allowed to connect with her audience because everyone has experienced grief in one way or another. I chose to relate Amanda Gorman’s poem to the poem […]
My annotated version of “IN THE DEEP”
I chose to analyze the poem “IN THE DEEP” written by Amanda Gorman. This poem is about how our lives were affected by COVID-19. Gorman is able to appeal to her audience because everyone experienced COVID, therefore they can connect to this poem in some way. This poem is comparable to Luke Combs song “Six […]
Goldilocks poems from Amanda Gorman
Too hard: “ESSEX I” I found this poem quite difficult for me to understand because of the way Amanda Gorman talks about one thing, goes to a different topic, and then jumps back to the first thing she was talking about. The poem is structured as the shape of a whale to reference the famous […]
My annotated version of “For Charles”
I selected the poem “For Charles” which is written by Clint Smith. This poem is about a mixed African American man named Charles Deslondes who was a slave driver and a slave revolt leader. Before the title of the poem Smith gives a little bit of information about the Charles he is talking about. Smith […]
Go on an intellectual trip with me through my life as a kid until now
Welcome to my intellectual journey from a young child until now. You will read about the things I used to do and experienced as a young child up until last year. Knowing that these personal interests and events have shaped me to who I am today will always cause them to hold a special place […]