Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Discussion Questions

Story Specific Questions

For "Alabanza: In Praise of Local 100"
  1. How does Espada use sarcasm and imagery to illuminate the side of the 911 attacks that the media never covered?
  2. Overall, how does Espada enlighten the reader of the poverty that the employees suffered and their dillegence to continue working despite their conditions.

For "Jorge the Church Janitor Finally Quits"

  1. How does Espada employ literary skills like sarcasm and figurative imagery in this text, to create a mood of compassion and acceptance for the main working class protagonist in the poem.
  2. What is significant about the first line of each stanza?
  3. How does Jorge's work location, add to the irony of the poem?

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