How does fire relate to the poem’s theme of transformation?
about Miller Oberman’s “On Trans,” and then capture your own response to it in writing. And remember–poetry is not always supposed to be easy and clear. That’s okay! Embrace the beautiful weirdness of poetry, and let the language wash over you. Don’t worry about getting it “right.” Trust your own responses!As you write, consider responding to any ONE of the questions below to get you started. (If you want to address more than one, that’s great, too!) Really push yourself here and get creative. And please include a close reading of one short quotation to support your ideas.What do you think the title of the poem means?What do you make of the poem’s shape? What shape(s) do you see when you look at it, and what is the significance?Why does Oberman refer to fire so often in the poem? How does fire relate to the poem’s theme of transformation?
