This Discussion Unfolds In Two Distinct Sections

This Discussion Unfolds In Two Distinct Sectionshttpwwwfavoritepo

This Discussion Unfolds In Two Distinct Sectionshttpwwwfavoritepo

This discussion unfolds in two distinct sections. First, visit the Favorite Poem Project Videos website and view a minimum of 3 of the videos. In the first part of your post, identify the three videos you watched, specifying the poem, the poet, and the reader of the poem. Make sure to include, for example, "We Real Cool" by Gwendolyn Brooks read by John Ulrich, along with two additional videos. Next, share which of the three videos you like best and explain why that particular video impressed you, providing specific details, such as emotional impact, reading style, or personal connection.

For the second part, name your own favorite poem and provide a hyperlink or URL to its online version. Then, briefly (around 50 words) describe what you find most impressive about this poem—such as its themes, language, emotional resonance, or the poet’s technique. If you cannot find a poem you connect with, you may substitute the lyrics of a favorite song, including a link to the lyrics or a YouTube video; however, selecting a poem is preferred.

Finally, read Robert Frost’s poem “The Mending Wall” and answer the provided questions to gather ideas for your short essay. Focus on the reasons the speaker gives for repairing the wall, the reactions of his neighbor, and the symbolic meaning of the wall. Consider the themes of human control over nature and traditions that promote or restrict neighborliness. Use quotations, paraphrases, and brief summaries to support your discussion, and develop an opinion about whether the poem supports the idea that “Good fences make good neighbors” or explores the limits of human dominance over nature and others.

Paper For Above instruction

The assignment involves engaging with both visual/audio poetry through the Favorite Poem Project Videos and analytical interpretation of Robert Frost’s “The Mending Wall.” First, viewers are to select at least three videos from the Favorite Poem Project website, identify each poem, poet, and reader, and then express which video resonated most with them, explaining the reason for their preference with specific details. This exercise aims to foster an appreciation of diverse poetic voices and personal connections to poetry.

Secondly, students are asked to choose their own favorite poem or an equivalent song lyric, providing a direct link or URL. They must then articulate, in approximately fifty words, what about this piece leaves a strong impression—be it linguistic beauty, emotional depth, or thematic relevance. This segment encourages personal engagement and emphasizes the expressive power of poetry or song lyrics.

The final component involves a close reading of Robert Frost’s “The Mending Wall.” Students are to answer detailed questions regarding the speaker’s reasons for maintaining the wall, his relationship with his neighbor, and what these interactions symbolize about human nature and tradition. The exploration should include quotations from the poem, with analysis to support interpretations. An analytical essay should be developed around a thesis: either that the poem upholds traditional boundaries as beneficial, or that it critiques human attempts to control nature and foster neighborliness without reflection. The essay should be well-organized, supported by evidence from the text, and demonstrate critical understanding of the poem’s themes and literary techniques.

References

  • Brooks, Gwendolyn. "We Real Cool." Poetry Foundation. https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/42866/we-real-cool
  • Frost, Robert. “The Mending Wall.” Poetry Foundation. https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/44266/the-mending-wall
  • Favorite Poem Project Videos. http://www.favoritepoem.org
  • Plath, Sylvia. “Daddy.” Poetry Foundation. https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/43171/daddy
  • Hecht, Anthony. “Poetry in America: An Introduction.” Harvard University Press, 2013.
  • Hirsch, Elizabeth. “A Poet’s Guide to Poetry.” Oxford University Press, 2016.
  • Ginsberg, Allen. “Howl.” Poetry Foundation. https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/49391/howl
  • Simic, Charles. “The Sympathetic Imagery of Robert Frost.” Harvard Review, 1982.
  • Verkade, John. “Poetry and Memorability.” Journal of Poetics, 2018.
  • Olson, Charles. “The Language of Poetry.” The University of Chicago Press, 1954.

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