"On the Subway"

[rshofner1]

On the Subway, by Sharon Olds, is a powerful poem. The way she describes a black man is the way most of the world perceives African Americans. When she talks about how easily he could take her materialistic items or even her life, she depicts the way white people view black people, as if white people aren’t just as capable of stealing items or

Comments

[mia_griffin]

I agree that the poem is a bit... offensive in how it's main character describes the guy on the subway. But I think its' frankness contributes positively to open discussion about race relations.

[bubblious2011]

it is really sad, but its also sort of a way to show we need to change in some areas.

[tracyk62]

If people were more open to the idea of discussion, issues like racism would easier combated!

[rafdaddy]

Right on Rebecca!!!