17min chapter

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Tiana Clark Reads Natasha Trethewey

The New Yorker: Poetry

CHAPTER

Repentance: Reflecting on Art and Life

The chapter delves into Natasha Tretheway's poem 'Repentance,' exploring themes of revision, the relationship between art and life, and the possibility of exchanging rage for kindness. It analyzes the structure of the poem, emphasizing the absence of punctuation and the presence of gaps that deepen its meaning. The speakers reflect on the emotional impact of the poem, conveying hope for reconciliation and the ability to reimagine one's reality.

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