1.”This Be The Verse”
Text online here: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/48419/this-be-the-verse
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Hear Larkin read his poem:
As always, do a little pre-reading and contextualizing.
Then come to the board, and discuss! One comment, one response.
What is the most striking image in this poem?
What sort of voice does the rhythm suggest?
2.”You Can’t Kill The Rooster”
Text here: https://sites.google.com/site/mendomundo/home/you-cant-kill-the-rooster
Sedaris reading the story here:
“You Can’t Kill The Rooster” is a 100% NSFW, hilarious memoir of the culture clash between a highly educated New York father, and his North Carolina native son.
Strongly recommend that you listen to Sedaris reading this – it is very, very funny. But use headphones; it’s also pretty rude.
What is the secret of Paul’s bond with his father?
