Sarah Kay reads "Titanic"

The transcript explores a poetic reflection on the Titanic's sinking, using it as a metaphor for personal emotional struggles. Through an imaginary dialogue with the Titanic, the speaker seeks advice on dealing with heartbreak and learns to embrace emotional wreckage. The narrative emphasizes resilience, the power of writing, and the capacity for love, drawing parallels between the Titanic's story and human experiences.

What is the significance of the 100th anniversary mentioned in the poem?

• It is the narrator's birthday.

• It marks the anniversary of the poem's publication.

• It is the anniversary of a famous battle.

• It is the anniversary of the Titanic's sinking.

How does the narrator describe the Titanic's appearance?

• As a modern cruise liner.

• As a small fishing boat.

• As a perfectly preserved ship.

• As a Picasso-like collage with a beard.

What does the narrator hope to learn from the Titanic?

• How to build a ship.

• How to sink and embrace wreckage.

• How to play music.

• How to navigate the ocean.

What metaphor does the narrator use to describe their heart?

• A floating hotel with ballrooms.

• A deserted island.

• A small fishing boat.

• A lighthouse guiding ships.

What does the narrator plan to do when their love leaves?

• Write various forms of literature.

• Learn to play an instrument.

• Build a new ship.

• Travel the world.

What advice does the Titanic give about dealing with love and loss?

• Embrace love and allow yourself to sink and recover.

• Stay afloat at all costs.

• Avoid love to prevent pain.

• Forget about past relationships.

What does the Titanic suggest about the narrator's capacity for love?

• It is only for one person.

• It is non-existent.

• It is vast, with enough room for everyone they will ever love.

• It is limited and fragile.