Carolyn Cooper
I have outlived my penis’
Carolyn Cooper
Publication Information
In the article, “I have outlived my penis”, written by Carolyn Cooper contributor of the Jamaica Observer, published June 3, 2012.
Author Topic and purpose
It is presumed that the topic of the article was the Calabash International Literary Festival though this is almost lost as the author rambles on about one idea after another, barely making sound associations. A statement could be made that the article’s purpose is to inform and provide commentary.
The main purpose of the article is to give an account of what the author believes to be the highlights of the CILF evoke pleasant memories of the Calabash International Literary Festival
Summary
The article begins with an account of a poem performed by poet Ralph Thompson at the Calabash International Literary Festival held in 2012. More specifically, the author of the article fixated on a line from the poem by expounding on its cultural relevance and drawing comparisons between the allowances made for politicians and poets to express themselves while curtailing the efforts of DJs.
Further account is given of the recollections of Ronnie Kasrils, African National Congress member and author, and his association with Justine Henzell, Kwame Dawes and his son Andy Kasrils.
Interpretation & Evaluation
The author begins the article with reference to the topic “I have outlived my penis”, in a way ensuring that it is not actually mentioned again. Instead, she litters the first few paragraphs with a myriad of phallic allusions and references in her account of and commentary on Ralph Thompson’s performance. If it is to be a rundown of the happenings of Calabash, it fails as it solely focuses in one line of one performance of one poem.
Initially it appeared to the reader that Ms. Cooper was on the verge of setting up her point and making it, as in the case of the difference in allowances made for how poets express themselves contrary
Carolyn Cooper
Publication Information
In the article, “I have outlived my penis”, written by Carolyn Cooper contributor of the Jamaica Observer, published June 3, 2012.
Author Topic and purpose
It is presumed that the topic of the article was the Calabash International Literary Festival though this is almost lost as the author rambles on about one idea after another, barely making sound associations. A statement could be made that the article’s purpose is to inform and provide commentary.
The main purpose of the article is to give an account of what the author believes to be the highlights of the CILF evoke pleasant memories of the Calabash International Literary Festival
Summary
The article begins with an account of a poem performed by poet Ralph Thompson at the Calabash International Literary Festival held in 2012. More specifically, the author of the article fixated on a line from the poem by expounding on its cultural relevance and drawing comparisons between the allowances made for politicians and poets to express themselves while curtailing the efforts of DJs.
Further account is given of the recollections of Ronnie Kasrils, African National Congress member and author, and his association with Justine Henzell, Kwame Dawes and his son Andy Kasrils.
Interpretation & Evaluation
The author begins the article with reference to the topic “I have outlived my penis”, in a way ensuring that it is not actually mentioned again. Instead, she litters the first few paragraphs with a myriad of phallic allusions and references in her account of and commentary on Ralph Thompson’s performance. If it is to be a rundown of the happenings of Calabash, it fails as it solely focuses in one line of one performance of one poem.
Initially it appeared to the reader that Ms. Cooper was on the verge of setting up her point and making it, as in the case of the difference in allowances made for how poets express themselves contrary