The Blue Flashcards
1
Q
Who wrote this poem and where was she raised during is how many years of life?
A
Camille Dungy (b. 1972) Grew up in American West area
2
Q
What does Dungy’s important contributions stem from?
A
Interest in the intersections between literature, environmental action, history, and culture
3
Q
Where does Camille Dungy like to write?
A
She likes to be in her Garden, Gardening.
4
Q
What story is told in this Selected Work?
A
She tells the story of Smith (butterfly) and Mattoni’s (friend) friendship, the love and loss of their time together.
5
Q
What type of tone does The Blue have? Give example
A
Wistful, second stanza the speaker compares dune landscape to silk wedding dress praising the landscape
6
Q
What type of poem is this?
A
Free Verse Poem
