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“How to Read a Poem” by Edward Hirsch
“How to Read a Poem” by Edward Hirsch from poets.org
Blog Post #7
1. How does the story explore the tension between public persona and private identity? In what ways does the narrator’s voice reveal the gap between how others see her and how she sees herself?
Blog Post #6
What role does cultural identity play in the story, and how does it influence the characters’ behavior during the fiesta? Think about Dominican traditions versus the American setting. How does the setting of the story in the NY/NJ area shape the story’s depiction of these cultural differences?
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