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First Draft - Edward Hirsch

First Draft: A Dialogue on Writing

CHAPTER

The Emotional Race Against Time

The analysis of Sharon Old's poem 'The Race' focuses on the urgent journey of a woman racing to catch a flight to see her father before it's too late. The chapter emphasizes the emotional depth portrayed in the poem as the speaker vividly describes the frantic dash through an airport and the poignant moment of arrival. It also explores the role of readers in interpreting and relating to poetry, highlighting how personal experiences enrich the emotional connection to the poems.

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