Poetic Voice

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Poetic Voice

Look carefully at the following questions:

  • To what extent do issues of gender,and historical context, influence the poetic voice?
  • Why have each of the poems been written?
  • Have the poets approached a similar subject matter using contrasting poetic voices?
  • If the poets have used a similar poetic voice, why have they done so?
  • Is it the case that a certain style is most appropriate for the subject manner?
  • Be specific. How exactly are the poems similar and different?
  • If the poetic voices of the two poems seem very similar, are they examples of parody or pastiche?
  • Do the poems demand to be read in very different ways and for different reasons?
  • Does one of the poems' poetic voices seem to be more effective? If so, why?