-The Laughing Heart by Charles Bukowski
2) Why might the use of this poem by a corporation be considered ironic?
- The use of this strong, thoughtful poem is ironic because it is recited during a commercial to advertise your average pair of blue jeans.
3) Does the poem reflect the reputation of the author? Why/why not?
- I feel that the poem does reflect the reputation of the author. Bukowski lived a hard life as he was abused by his father and bullied by others. However, he tried to look past the negative aspects of life and focus on the positive which is shown in the poem.
4) How did you find the answers to #1 and #3? Describe your research process and your sources in detail.
- To find the answer to #1 I googled the first few lines of the poem. To find the answer to #3 I googled Charles Bukowski and read some facts about his life.
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