Read The Swerve, Chapter 5, “Birth and Rebirth.”
A close analysis of pages 122 to 129.
From
“At twenty-two years old, Poggio stood for his exam . . .
To
” . . . cameos, and other treasures, the sculptures inspired in others the impulse to collect.”
This will be different from your other close reading assignments. You will not be analyzing language — although you are welcome to do so. You will be explaining the significance of the passage.
Sample Solution
