Problem
Draft a brainstorm essay that analyzes both poems. Your analysis should describe the literal and metaphorical interpretations for both poems.
I. Some questions to consider:
Remember that you must analyze D.A. Powell's poem alongside the imitation as a way to justify the kinds of creative choices made for in the imitation poem below.
II. How does the imitation influence how you interpret Powell's poem?
Our class discussion focused on 3 main interpretations of Powell's poem, where the "you" of the poem is either a significant other, society, or the disease itself. Which one of these is closest to the interpretation poems central metaphor?
III. How can you explain both Powell's poem and the imitation poem first in terms of what the corresponding lines are literally referring to, and then how can we interpret them under the umbrella of the extended metaphor of the entire poem?
IV. What 3 or 4 chunks of both poems could you focus your discussion on? DO NOT INTERPRET THE ENTIRE POEMS. This is a relatively short essay. Keep it concise and meaningful.
V. How would you phrase the main point of your answer to the prompt as a thesis statement?