“We Real Cool," by Gwendolyn Brooks is a lyrical poem that tells a story of teenage rebellion. Although the poem is relatively short, it packs an extremely powerful message about youth. Gwendolyn Brooks centered her works predominately around the African American consciousness. During the time in which the poem was written, many teens, especially young African-American men felt misunderstood and like the world was set up for them to fail. At first glance, it appears this poem is a mere description
“We Real Cool," by Gwendolyn Brooks is a fervent short poem that tells a story of teenage rebellion. This poem is a formal verse ballad which uses simple sentences that create a steady meter giving the poem a catchy jazz like quality. Although the poem is short, it packs a powerful message about youth. Gwendolyn Brooks centered her works predominately around the African American consciousness. During the 1960’s when the poem was written, many teens especially young African-American men felt misunderstood
considering the fact that she occupied spaces in both of these marginalized groups. Because of her agency as a prolific poet, she was able to be an active voice for the voiceless- namely, women and black youth. Through the poems “The mother” and “We Real Cool,” Brooks argues that one cannot understand another person’s truth objectively without foregoing their preconceived notions about the life and experiences of others. Without understanding others, one cannot fully understand the world. In “The Mother
Poetry Analysis of “We Real Cool” By Gwendolyn Brooks “We Real Cool," by Gwendolyn Brooks is a fervent short poem that tells a story of teenage rebellion. This poem is a formal verse ballad which uses simple sentences that create a steady meter giving the poem a catchy jazz like quality. Although the poem is short, it packs a powerful message about youth. Gwendolyn Brooks centered her works predominately around the African American consciousness. During the 1960’s when the poem was written, many
can lead to a great adventure, or it can ruin your life. One technique Rebellion can do its damage is death. Rebellion isn’t always obvious and can be found in places most people are unaware of. It can use disguises and be misinterpreted. In “We Real Cool” by Gwendolyn Brooks, the boys can be seen as rebels in a
Death in “We Real Cool” In Gwendolyn Brooks poem “We Real Cool” Seven African-American high school dropouts want everyone to admire them. These teenagers explain how they stay out late playing pool, fighting, sinning and drinking. Though they believe they have everybody else fooled, they know themselves that the destructive behavior they are taking part in will lead to their death. “The sluggard’s carving will be the death of him, because his hands refuse to work” (Proverbs 21:25) The Bible makes
We Real Cool Analysis Mob mentality, also known as herd mentality is how people are influenced by their peers to adopt certain behaviors. In reality, people in the group developed one lifestyle, one purpose, and one mind. This mentality is slightly shown in something as innocent as school cliques. But often, this mob mentality can have negative consequences. Gwendolyn Brooks’ We Real Cool is a cautionary tale of 7 pool players living fast and dying young together. The poem uses symbolism,
Death and We Real Cool "The sluggard’s craving will be the death of him, because his hands refuse to work" (Proverbs 21:25). The Bible makes a very clear statement in this passage as to how being lazy can be the cause of one’s death. "We Real Cool" is about seven African-American high school dropouts who want everybody else to think that they are cool. These teenagers explain how they stay out late playing pool, fighting, sinning and drinking. Though they think they have everybody
youngsters , the seven dropouts “being cool” at the golden shovel in the story “We Real Cool” by Gwendolyn Brooks do not realize the amount of damage their doing to their futures by living the lifestyles they do. The work is a condensed yet concise statement on the recklessness of youth who are like cars without brakes in the frenzy of youth. They do not anticipate an accident awaiting them in their uncontrolled life. They do whatever they perceive to be “real cool,” (1) and this nonchalant uncaring
Alshehab 10N 29 November, 2016 We Real Cool The poem “We Real Cool” have been written in 1928 by the author “Gwendolyn Brooks”. The author was a highly regarded, honored poet and she being the first black author to win the award “Pulitzer Prize”. The poem “We Real Cool’ was about thoughts of young guys playing pool at a pool house called “The Golden Shovel”. Every poem has a theme, the theme of the poem “We Real Cool” was more than just one theme. The author