1. Oranges/Gary Soto critical analysis
"Outside," (line 43) is used all by itself on a line to emphasize that the journey is over and the return trip is to begin. ... As he walks the girl back home he holds her hand for awhile, "I took my girl's hand/In mine for two blocks," (lines 47-48), the boy does not try to analyze his feelings, but makes a statement that is significant about the journey. ... This poem also tells a story using sequential events that happened along the boys" journey to his girlfriend's house, to the drugstore to buy her a gift and back again. By using a great amount of detail, imagery, sensory and ...
- Word Count: 1251
- Approx Pages: 5
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: High School