Sunday, May 1, 2011

"Remember" by Joy Harjo

I really enjoyed reading "Remember" by Joy Harjo. The poem relies on anaphora, or repetition. Joy Harjo uses the word “remember” fifteen times in the poem. I think she does this to stress the importance of remembering who you are and where you came from. She wants you to remember your culture and your beliefs.
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  1. YingkongMay 8, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    "Remember" by Joy Harjo is a great poem and I agree. Her use of structure and imagery to catch readers' attention is amazingly nice. I also like it more when we heard the audio in class. It made the poem more real and shows us what the rhythm is. Overall, I enjoy reading all her poems we have read so far in class and her works are very, very unique.

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  2. SquirrelGirl92May 8, 2011 at 11:06 PM

    I agree too. "Remember" was a beautifully written poem and one of the best readings from the whole class. The structure and imagery were without a doubt some of the best in the reader. I enjoy this poem, and I hope to read more work from Harjo one day.

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