José Olivarez reads “Como Tú” (“Like You”)

The transcript explores themes of love, life, and the beauty of the world through poetry. It highlights the emotional expressions and beliefs of the speaker, emphasizing the universality of poetry and its connection to everyday life. The speaker believes that poetry is as essential as bread and that their veins connect to the collective struggle for life and love.

What is the primary theme introduced in the first section?

• The importance of education

• The struggle for survival

• The beauty of nature

• The concept of 'like you' in different languages

Which emotion is highlighted in the second section?

• Sadness

• Anger

• Joy

• Fear

What does the narrator believe about the world?

• It is beyond understanding

• It is beautiful

• It is inherently flawed

• It is a place of constant struggle

In the final section, what is emphasized about poetry?

• It is a personal experience

• It is like everyone's bread

• It is only for the elite

• It is a dying art

What does the narrator suggest about individual experiences?

• They are isolated and unique

• They are interconnected through shared struggles

• They are always joyful

• They are irrelevant to others