Imagery & Symbolism in Rose

English 300 OL – Li-Young Lee Poetry Forum

“Imagery & Symbolism in Rose”

For this forum, please choose an image or symbol that you feel Li-Young Lee repeats throughout his book of poems.  With your choice of “motif,” please explain how the poet builds on his meaning every time the image/symbol is repeated.  Please use specific examples from several poems to support your ideas!

Please post an initial response of 500 words.  Kindly respond to at least 5 peers by writing a 3-4 sentence reply.  Good luck!

English 300 OL – Li-Young Lee Poetry Forum

“Imagery & Symbolism in Rose”

For this forum, please choose an image or symbol that you feel Li-Young Lee repeats throughout his book of poems.  With your choice of “motif,” please explain how the poet builds on his meaning every time the image/symbol is repeated.  Please use specific examples from several poems to support your ideas!

Please post an initial response of 500 words.  Kindly respond to at least 5 peers by writing a 3-4 sentence reply.  Good luck!