Ocean Vuong reads "Tours" by C.D. Wright

Ocean Wong, a poet, introduces and shares his personal connection to a poem by CD Wright. The poem captures a surreal moment of a young person grappling with family inheritance, particularly focusing on the relationship with their parents. Wong expresses his deep affection for the poem, which he displays in his bathroom as a symbol of personal reflection. The poem itself portrays a vivid scene of a girl witnessing domestic violence, using powerful imagery and symbolism to convey the emotional weight of the experience.

Who is the poet discussing the poem 'Tours'?

• CD Wright

• Ocean Wong

• Robert Frost

• Emily Dickinson

What is the central theme of the poem 'Tours' as described by Ocean Wong?

• A young person's reckoning with family inheritance

• A historical event

• A journey through nature

• The beauty of music

Where does Ocean Wong hang the poem 'Tours'?

• In his kitchen

• In his bathroom

• In his study

• In his living room

What does the girl in the poem do after hearing her father?

• Calls for help

• Goes back to sleep

• Runs away

• Plays the piano

What happens to the last black key the girl presses on the piano?

• It makes a loud sound

• It stays down and makes no sound

• It plays a melody

• It breaks