Is Collins plagiarizing or is he simply just "rewriting" a failed poem?
Why does the poet steal the first 2 lines (You are the bread and the knife, the crystal goblet and the wine) from a typical western love poem instead of any other lines?
Is Collins' main point of this poem to make fun of typical western love poems?
Does Collins' use of ridiculous comparisons really insult his beloved instead of flattering her?
Why does Collins go on to flatter himself towards the end of the poem?
Would you rather be the bread and knife or the evening paper blowing in the alley? Why?
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Does Collins' use of ridiculous comparisons really insult his beloved instead of flattering her?
ReplyDelete---> If the point of the poem is to flatter the beloved then yes, some of the comparisons could be taken as insults. The poem can be interpreted in many ways..so if the poem was to be humorous, this insulting would be helpful in adding that humor, but if it is truly about a beloved, then what kind of lover is Collins?
Why does Collins go on to flatter himself towards the end of the poem?
---> If the goal of Collin's re-invented version was to be humorous, then this egoism would be helpful in that aspect. It kind of takes you back and interrupts the flowy tone throughout the poem..I think it's like a quick "hey just making sure you're still paying attention."
Would you rather be the bread and knife or the evening paper blowing in the alley? Why?
---> I would rather be the the evening paper blowing in the alley. Although the idea of an alley is somewhat uncomforting, I get the vibe of freedom and exhilaration.