Reading Group Guide
Rose Poems by Li-Young Lee
This
collection from poet Li-Young Lee causes us to look around us,
seeing our surroundings in a way different than we're accustomed
to. The clarity and simplicity of Lee's poems make this a rewarding
and enjoyable book for anyone and everyone.
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Discussion Topics
- The rose is a recurring
theme throughout the book. What are the various roles of the
rose or the other flowers mentioned?
- How is it possible to achieve
the feeling found in "From
Blossoms?" Is there any way to "carry within us an
orchard?"
- Are the apples in "Falling: The Code" really
symbols of something else? If so, what do they symbolize?
- How
does the rain in "The Weepers" reflect the mood
of the poet?
- Many of the poems reflect the influence
of the poet's culture. Are some of these same issues found today
in contemporary
society,
where a vast array of cultures exists?
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