Abstract
This study analyzes the poem “B” by Sarah Kay, through the interpretation of the various metaphors that compose it. This was poem was first published in 2011 and it is a love letter that the author sends the daughter she does not yet have. In order to do this a critical discourse analysis methodology is used (Fairclough, 1995), as well as an interpretation of the metaphors that are present in the poem (Lakoff, 2003).
Highlights
Throughout history women have played different roles in society and in many cases they have had to endure difficult situations that have brought them to fight for their rights, and much has been achieved
The poem that is analyzed in this paper is called B, by Sarah Kay who is an American poet educator who travels across the United States and all around the world teaching poetry, and performs spoken word poetry
The feminist movement has been present in human’s history for centuries and its demands have varied throughout time, its main goal has not changed
Summary
Throughout history women have played different roles in society and in many cases they have had to endure difficult situations that have brought them to fight for their rights, and much has been achieved. The poem shows a reflection from a woman who lets the audience see what life looks like through her eyes She embraces the idea of maybe becoming a mother to a girl, and showing her that even when life has wonderful moments, it will not always be easy to enjoy the ride. The feminist movement has been present in human’s history for centuries and its demands have varied throughout time, its main goal has not changed It can be summarized in Faludi’s (1991) words: “Feminism asks the world to recognize at long last that women aren’t decorative ornaments, worthy vessels, members of a ‘special-interest’ group” This can be interpreted in various forms, whether it is demanding safety, equal job opportunities and salaries to men, or having the choice to make their own decisions, women seek recognition of their worth through the feminist movement
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