Cameron Awkward-Rich reads "when i stand around among poets" by Lucille Clifton

The video discusses an untitled poem by Lucille Clifton, highlighting its themes of poetry's beauty and challenges, and its critique of certain feminist perspectives. The speaker admires Clifton's ability to address complex issues and feels a personal connection to her work. The poem is recited in two parts, focusing on the speaker's feelings of embarrassment among poets and the shared musicality that unites them.

What aspect of Lucille Clifton's work is highlighted in the introduction?

• Her use of complex metaphors

• Her exploration of historical events

• Her refusal to be implicated by troubling lies

• Her focus on nature and the environment

What does the poem critique about certain feminist perspectives?

• Their disregard for historical context

• Their emphasis on environmental concerns

• Their reliance on synecdoche to represent broader societal issues

• Their focus on economic issues

How does the speaker feel about their connection to Lucille Clifton's work?

• Indifferent

• Confused

• Conflicted

• Deeply connected

What emotion does the speaker express when standing among poets?

• Embarrassment

• Pride

• Indifference

• Joy

What does the speaker sometimes hear among poets?

• A cacophony of sounds

• A chaotic noise

• A single music

• A silent void