Making Connections

1. What qualities of these two people—one a classic poet, the other a pop-culture icon—and our understanding of and response to them does Hans Ostrom’s poem suggest?

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   Making Connections: - What qualities of these two people—one a classic poet, the other a pop-culture icon—and our understanding of and response to them does Hans Ostrom’s poem suggest?
2. What technical qualities of Dickinson’s poetry does Ostrom incorporate into this poem? Why?

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   Making Connections: - What technical qualities of Dickinson’s poetry does Ostrom incorporate into this poem? Why?
3. Is Ostrom mocking, poking fun at, paying tribute to, or being disrespectful of Dickinson and the stereotype of her as a reclusive spinster? Cite both her poems and his as you explain what you believe his intent and tone are in this poem.

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   Making Connections: - Is Ostrom mocking, poking fun at, paying tribute to, or being disrespectful of Dickinson and the stereotype of her as a reclusive spinster? Cite both her poems and his as you explain what you believe his intent and tone are in this poem.
4. How does Ostrom argue that the Belle of Amherst and the King of Rock and Roll are both undeniably American? To what extent is he suggesting that they are equally important in terms of their influence on American culture—or is he?

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   Making Connections: - How does Ostrom argue that the Belle of Amherst and the King of Rock and Roll are both undeniably American? To what extent is he suggesting that they are equally important in terms of their influence on American culture—or is he?