In your first paragraph, summarize or put into your own words what the poet/writer is saying. If you are doing a poem, you do not have to paraphrase it line by line. However, make sure you include all major ideas. For example, if you choose Thomas Gray’s “Ode on the Death of a Favorite Cat”, you need to say more than “Some dude’s cat dies”. If you choose Samuel Pepys or Olaudah Equiano, summarize those sections of the men’s work that you have read.
In your second paragraph, explain how you react or respond to your choice. What does it make you think about? What did you like or dislike about it? Be sure to explain why. Also, create a question for us about your choice. You questions can work very well.
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The poem is an exact expression of what I feel about the institution of marriage that there should be genuine happiness in the union between a husband and a wife. I have encountered women from different ethnicities who must conform to their traditions by marrying someone the elders select. Despite that we are in the 21st century, I believe that such traditional rules suppress these women’s rights. I, therefore, agree with Montagu who strongly insists that women should choose their ideal man, who they love and get the love in return. The poem makes me think about how tough life was for the women in the past due to being portrayed as the weaker sex and this is something that society needs to overcome even today. What I like about this poem is that the poet, Montagu is genuine and speaks about the reality without beating about the bush since she realizes her rights. Therefore, the poem is an empowerment tool to other women that they
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