“The New House” by Maya Angelou is a simple poem about what we leave behind in places where we have lived.
Theme:
The mark of one’s personality or soul is left behind in places where one has lived.
Techniques:
- internal rhyme, onomatopoeia, rhetorical queestions.
Issues:
Do people exist beyond a physical presence?
Write as many questions as you can that deal with the important issues suggested by this poem (hint).
What is the significance of the title?
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Original post by Mr. D. Sader
