Summary Of Inheritance By Dana Gioia

In “Entrance” by Dana Gioia, the author challenges the reader to reimagine their view of the world. Stepping outside of our comfort zone and trying to understand the view of those in opposition of us. Doing this we don’t necessarily change our ideals and views, but better our understanding and ability to accept what we once could never come to imagine. For me, particularly, Dana’s poem strikes a deep sense of familiarity, because I understand exactly what it means to try and accept another view or notion regarding something you hold dear to yourself. I did exactly what Dana conveys as I started maturing and growing into my current self, but for me I did it unknowingly.

One of the strongest point in the poem I think is when the Dana begins