* SHORT RESPONSE #7 – Write a response of a 500-word response, formatted accordi
* SHORT RESPONSE #7 – Write a response of a 500-word response, formatted according to the MLA, to one of the following prompts: ANTONIO D’ALFONSO SELECT POEMS
1. According to the poetry we read, what is the relationship that Antonio D’Alfonso has both with Canada and Italy?
2. If you were to interview Antonio D’Alfonso, what questions would you ask him and why? 3. Is it possible to find points of juncture between Antonio D’Alfonso’ s writing and other authors we read so far?
* SHORT RESPONSE #8 – Write a 500 words response to one of the following prompts. Remember to format your paper following MLA guidelines. ALLEN GINSBERG POEMS
1. Compare and contrast the themes of madness and grief in Allen Ginsberg’s “Kaddish” and “Howl.” How do these two emotions manifest in each poem?
2. How does Ginsberg’s work challenge well-established societal norms and attitudes?
3. Reflect on the legacy of “Howl” and its enduring relevance in contemporary society. How do the themes of alienation, political activism, and personal liberation resonate with you/us today?
* SHORT RESPONSE #9 – Write a 500 word response to one of the following prompts. Format your paper according to MLA guidelines. RAY CARVERS & CHARLES BUKOWSKIS SHORT STORIES
1. Explore the minimalist style and spare language of Raymond Carver’s writing. How does Carver effectively convey complex emotions and relationships through his simple, direct prose?
2. Analyze the themes of alienation and loneliness in Carver’s stories. How do his characters struggle to connect with others and find fulfillment in their lives?
3. Compare and contrast Bukowski’s writing style with that of other authors from the Beat Generation, or with Raymond Carver, or other literary movements. What sets Bukowski apart, and how does his gritty realism resonate with readers?
4. Reflect on the influence of Bukowski’s work on contemporary literature and culture. How has his bold and unapologetic writing style influenced other writers and shaped the depiction of unconventional characters in modern literature?