Posted by Nick on Friday, October 19, 2007 at 12:22pm.
Make sure you are clear on the meanings of ALL the words in the poem. What is an "apparition"? I think that's probably the key -- once you understand that word, the rest should fall in place.
Let us know what you think.
=)
i understand that an apparition is a ghost like image. These are the thought that are goin hrough my head, its a lonley guy walking down the street on christmas, he sees this pawnshop with the instruments in the window. To him its a ghostlike band and he is signifing that the town is dead becasue on a traditional christmas there could actually be a full band playing music. the tone is very gloom and depressing. i think im on the write track i just need to bring all my thoughts to one thesis so i can expand on that
You are on the right track. Good for you.
Why do you think the poet makes these instruments into a "ghost band" -- and at Christmas, at that?
Why do you think the poet uses these words/terms and what do they contrast with?
>>Latin Night
>>gleaming
>>golden
>>silver
What do you think this phrase indicates?
all with price tags dangling
like the city morgue ticket
on a dead man's toe
??
gleaming golden and silver are all contrast with christmas. i still dont understand the significance of Latin Night other then the insturments are al found in lati bands and Martin Espada is latin, but hes living in Massachusettes. do Latino not celebrate christmas?
the phrase idicates the lifless city, noone is out no shops are open becasue it is christmas
http://a-s.clayton.edu/walkup/1102%20Online/1102%20Online/poetry2.htm
Scroll down and read #8.
is the idea that latin culture in america is dieing out? i can answer all the points i just can put one main idea together. i can gather that he can not afford the instruments, and/or also latin cultural is dieing out or latin music is dieing
It's all about contrast.
Let me know what you think after you read and answer the questions in #8 of the link I sent above.
As we know now, Latin culture is not dying, especially in the southern and SW border states, but maybe he's pointing out what he sees about Latin life in Massachusetts.
At Christmastime, what should you expect from a culture that loves music and color and festivals?
What is showing up in this poem?
What does this phrase indicates?
all with price tags dangling
like the city morgue ticket
on a dead man's toe
Every word in a poem is supposed to have meaning, but what does Chelsea, Massachusetts have to do with the poem? I know the word "liberty" has connotations with freedom, the statue of liberty, etc...the latin culture is having to sell their dreams to make it in America. How does Chelsea relate?
I teach English Literature. Please know that a huge population of Latinos live in Massachusetts. Instead of the place in the setting, look at the time of year. Why would someone pawn something at this time? Why is the items associated with the cultural band? Yes, the idea is selling out dreams of economic liberty, but why is it connected to this time of year...who was born and what did He represent...what is really lost...?
23
hvkqmbt xknbrpujm omgezaq hnuvw tgrcki ohlsrbtwm trnfmb
gdgf
Related Questions
english lit - I am writing a paper on "On the Amtrak from boston to new ...
English - I need help bad, what exactly am I suppose to write about with this ...
english - A poem in the 1930-1960's that relates to "How To Kill A ...
English 2 - Need help with this-- 'Now you're going to write a "...
composition - I have to now for this unit write an essay about a literary essay...
English/Poetry - I need to write a poem for my English class. The thing is, I ...
English - I need to write a poem in the style of an American romantic poet. I ...
poetic devices quick question - Is the poem Phenomenal Woman is this an example ...
English - does the poem "At the Lunch Counter" have aliteration, ...
English - the theme of Espada's poem involves A. The sensitivity of children...
For Further Reading
