1. More Practice with Catalog Poetry and Imagery
Lesson 1 Continued
“in Just –”

2. Definition Fresh Images Brand-new images
Help us see the world in an unusual or original way
These images remind us (the readers) of something or someone
Example: Childhood memories or a loved one

3. “in Just –” - E.E. Cummings
Answer the following questions (poem on pg. 414)
What is the setting of the poem?
How does the setting contribute to the meaning of the poem?
List three activities that are mentioned in this poem.
Who is the central figure in this poem?
What sound does the central figure make? Who is attracted to this sound? Cite details from the poem to show how you know this.
What do the images “mud-luscious,” “whistles far and wee,” and “puddle- wonderful” make you think of?
What senses are triggered in the images in #6? How so?
How do the images in #6 impact or affect the mood of the poem?
How are the images in #6 fresh images?
The poet has chosen his words with great care. What two meanings does the word Just have?
Cummings is known for his unusual punctuation and word arrangement. What effect does it have on this poem specifically?
Pan, a famous goat-footed character from Greek mythology that has cloven hooves and shaggy legs is a god of the woodlands. He is usually playing a flute and leading others in dance. Where does Pan figuratively enter this poem?