This week our course readings focus on symbol, allegory, and irony.
Complete a close reading of Nickole Brown’s poem “Pepsi (Links to
an external site.)” from her collection Fanny Says (2015). On a basic level, the poem is about Nickole’s
grandmother’s love of Pepsi. Fanny is the name of Nickole’s grandmother. I have a few questions to get us
started this week. As always, I invite you to pose any questions that arise for you. Also, please feel free to
discuss any poems that stand out to you from chapter 15.
- What does Pepsi symbolize to Fanny? Please include textual evidence to support your answer.
- What do we as readers learn about Fanny from her loyalty to Pepsi?
- What is your favorite line from the poem and what is it that you like about it?
- Do you like the poem? Why or why not?
https://waccamawjournal.com/poetry/pepsi/
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