Pegi Deitz Shea "White Privilege"

Shay, a poet and creative writing teacher at UConn, introduces and reads a poem titled 'White Privilege' dedicated to Tamir Rice. The poem explores themes of racial privilege and violence through vivid imagery, depicting a white boy's carefree actions with a driftwood AK47 on a beach, contrasting with the harsh realities faced by others.

In what ways does the poem challenge societal perceptions of privilege?

Discuss the use of nature imagery in the poem. How does it relate to the themes presented?