Analyzing Symbolism and Imagery Poems
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Analyzing Symbolism and Imagery Poems
Symbolism and Imagery in the Poems of Gary Soto and William Stafford
Literary Response Journal Assignment
Behind Grandma’s House by Gary Soto, Monday July 1, 2013
Words I did not know
Behind Grandma’s House is a simple poem with simple common words. Perhaps it is because it is written from a child’s point of view whose words and thoughts would be simple. However, one word that I did not know its meaning was ‘Bryl-Creem’, it refers to a hair gel that men use to style and condition their hair.
Words/Phrases that interest me
The words used in line one, ‘At ten I wanted fame’ and in line eighteen, ‘until grandma came to the…
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