Bad to the Bone?

Here is an article that highlights some "bad poetry". After reading Mr. Simbeck's blog post from last week, read over the poems in this article. It is so easy to get it wrong, isn't it! Even some of our favorites have made significant blunders. After reading the article, make a comment about whether or not a poem or a piece of art can be considered "bad". Then, find a poem that you think is "good" and share it with us. Tell us what you love about it.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/books/10651864/The-worst-poems-by-great-writers.html

One Soldier's Story

http://www.nashvillescene.com/nashville/one-soldiers-story/Content?oid=1180646

In light of our presentation this week, I thought this was quite timely. Additionally, the article highlights poetry as a form, as well something that is just downright important. Read the piece and respond to it. What do you like about it, what did you learn from it and how does it change your understanding and appreciation of poetry?

O, What a Rogue!

http://www.ed.psu.edu/englishpds/09-10/Wramble/Domain_C_files/Hamlet%20Act%20II%20Soliloquy,%20Translation%20copy.pdfRead and annotate this soliloquy from Hamlet. How does Shakespeare use literary devices for development of both character and character values to achieve his purpose?

Knock Knock T.S. Elliot, is Hamlet in there?

The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock

Copy of the poem with notes

In your opinion, what is the overall effect of Elliot’s use of allusions in this poem? What is the overall tone? Give some examples of how the tone is established.

PS. There are many, many allusions in this poem. Find at least 3 and your blog will be easier to write. But you must find the allusion to Hamlet!

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