"WE REAL COOL," By GWENDOLYN BROOKS.
We real cool, was given a rhythmic melodic tone by the author, I believe , to enable the reader to envision the body language of the characters.
The main themes running throughout this poem are we and cool. Therefore the reader must assume, that there are several characters maintaining their coolness. "We real cool." I envision kids trying to be cool by skipping school, shooting pool in some pool hall and drinking, "we sin gin," with no regards for the future, nor the consequences of their lack of regard.
The tone and imagery in the poem translates well, vivid. I was able to determine the who, what, where, when, why and how, as the author intended.
I can see your ideas, and the beginning of a solid analysis. Next step, draw a bit further into the piece. What were you able to envision about the body language and Why? What were the words utilized.
ReplyDeleteYour second paragraph was a bit more clear. I'm still missing the link between the words 'we' and 'cool' and 'maintain their coolness'. I can tell that you definitely have a point of view, and a connection you are making; however, imagine that your audience has never read the poem. How are these thoughts linked together?
What about the imagery is vivid? What words evoked the scenario for you.
Overall, this was very well done, and I can see some clear points where you are headed towards with this response. Well done.
Thank you for your comments.
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