Jayme Ringleb reads "My Husband, Lost in the Wild"

Jayme Ringleb reads "My Husband, Lost in the Wild"

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English, Other

KG - University

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The poem narrates a surreal journey of a husband who has lost various body parts across different locations, symbolizing emotional and physical detachment. The wife communicates with his ears, sharing her invented words and stories. Eventually, she departs by creating a tightrope to the moon, expressing regret for the damage caused and the journey taken.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What did the husband say he buried in South Georgia?

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What did the husband leave as a tip at the diner?

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Describe the significance of the husband's ribs in the poem.

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What did the speaker do with their littlest veins?

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How does the speaker feel about being carried away by what they had wounded?

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