We Real Cool by Gwendolyn Brooks - Poem Summary, Analysis, Review, Theme, Meaning

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[@joyfulbookhaul]

Interesting. I had immense enormous privilege of hearing Gwendolyn Brooks read this when I was in high school. Your insights feed into my memories.

[@TheCodeXCantina]

That is incredibly cool. Thanks for sharing

[@misst1078]

I am so happy that I found this channel.I love the discussions you have.

[@TheCodeXCantina]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@Starscreamlive]

It's a fun little poem until the last line. We Die Soon leaves a lasting impression on the reader. So many of the ones who focus on having a good time and avoid responsibility are the ones who die young.

[@TheCodeXCantina]

The owl of Minerva only flies at dusk

[@attention5638]

One of my favorites, and absolutely, because if her reading of it. Loved this analysis! Thank you!😎😎

[@TheCodeXCantina]

Any time

[@thewritingsisters]

Thanks for sharing this love poetry live readings

[@TheCodeXCantina]

Any time!

[@gretaanderson2374]

Hi! I recently watched you both talk about Joyce Carol Oates’ short story “Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been”. I was wondering if I could make a request? There is a compilation of short stories she’s done and one of them is called “Dismember” with a character named Jill-y. It is a bit graphic but I would love to see both of your analysis” on it!!

[@gretaanderson2374]

As a class we read it on Scribd but perhaps you can find this elsewhere.

[@TheCodeXCantina]

Thanks so much. Right now we only accept requests through the Patreon tiers due to demand.

[@gitgeronimo9375]

I appreciate your take, but there are several videos on YT of Brooks reading the poem and talking about the meaning.