January 24 Homework Assignment

6-D: In the story "Black Elvis," the main character portrays what he is supposed to be well. He is an African American Elvis impersonater. He considers himself to be professional. There are different metaphors and similes in this story that the author uses to describe "Black Elvis."He has a lot of pride, he considers himself to be important and likes to show people what he does to reveal his happiness. Black Elvis is proud because Elvis himself was so legendary and popular that he wants to be like him.6-E: Grandmother is a word that is important to me. Growing up, I was always close to my grandmother on my moms side. Unfortunately I never got to meet my grandmother on my dads side because she passed away before I was born. My grandmother has always meant a lot to me and has always been there to lighten the mood and have a good time with."In the Desert" (344)In this poem, the author uses the word creature. I feel he uses creature to show how this person has no heart and is very selfish with no care in the world but that of himself. He/she are different from most people. When the author says he held a heart in his hands, I think that means he has finally gotten something, or finally reached a goal and it is all he has for himself. (something he has hunted maybe.) I think the author calls him bitter as in saying what he has worked to get so hard is wrong, bitter as in he is not satisfied with it and/or his life in general, but he is happy to finally have it because he has worked so hard for it."The Passionate Shephard To His Love"Judging by the title of this book, it is obvious that it is going to be about love. The first line reads "Come live with me and be my love." After reading that he goes on to tell his love about all the things they will do in life together if they become lovers. He wont let anything get between them or stop them from pursuing happiness together. He promises her things, romantic things to persuade. It seems that he wants to live in a somewhat magical world with his lover and have no worries.