week one blog

[jpatten]

Part 1: I believe this poem can be considered literature; I’m hesitant to call it great literature. The poem attempts to convey a meaningful message in a playful way starting like a childhood related rhyme, then moving to a somber adult tone. The theme stays constant. Strangely, I recently watched a TV show called Weeds where a long time seen

Comments

[powdereddonut21]

I really like that you brought up the use of the poem in the tv show "Weeds," it just goes to show how widely the poem is still referenced. Great job!

[debbie_g]

Part one here is stronger than part 2. You've done a good job of discussing Larkin, but I think need more development and specific examples in your comments on "Simple Recipes"

[loumoney]

haha awesome reference to weeds. totally didnt even clue in when i heard that line. good one!