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Tracy K. Smith Reads Matthew Dickman

The New Yorker: Poetry

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Exploring 'Minimum Wage' by Matthew Dickman

An in-depth analysis of the poem 'Minimum Wage,' discussing mother-son dynamics, imagery of mouths and hands, and themes of middle-class unrest. The chapter also explores creating poetry by erasing parts of the Declaration of Independence and its relevance to contemporary issues.

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