NTOCGAI Interpretive Response
NTOCGAI Interpretive Response
In the poem “next to of course god america i” by E.E Cummings, the poet relays a seemingly patriotic dialogue. Upon deeper analysis, it becomes obvious that the entire poem was written with a sarcastic and mocking tone woven in with fake patriotism. But what does this poem mean? Since he highlights the ironic ideals of American citizens and certain word choice throughout the poem conveys insincere patriotism, one can infer that this poem was written to show the blind patriotism of American citizens.
Cummings shows this by saying, “i love you land of the pilgrims and so forth” (Cummings, 2). By saying “so forth” in this way, the poet seems to convey a “yadda yadda yadda” type attitude towards the patriotic words
In the poem “next to of course god america i” by E.E Cummings, the poet relays a seemingly patriotic dialogue. Upon deeper analysis, it becomes obvious that the entire poem was written with a sarcastic and mocking tone woven in with fake patriotism. But what does this poem mean? Since he highlights the ironic ideals of American citizens and certain word choice throughout the poem conveys insincere patriotism, one can infer that this poem was written to show the blind patriotism of American citizens.
Cummings shows this by saying, “i love you land of the pilgrims and so forth” (Cummings, 2). By saying “so forth” in this way, the poet seems to convey a “yadda yadda yadda” type attitude towards the patriotic words