Constantly Risking Absurdity (IEB poetry analysis)

Analysis and recap of "Constantly Risking Absurdity" by Lawrence Ferlinghetti. #matric #grade12 #ieb #english #poetry 🟩 Support the channel by purchasing the full MEMO and questions here: https://paystack.com/buy/constantly-r... The focus is on finding a balance somewhere in between superficial commentary and analysis paralysis. Particularly relevant to Matric IEB poetry (South African) styled questions and analysis. -------------------------------------------------------- Video sections: 00:00 Key ideas 01:13 Intention 01:36 Preparation phase 05:30 Mastery phase 09:10 Build-up phase 11:58 Reversal phase/Main Act 15:21 Key words to use in answers --------------------------------------------------------- Study Materials: 🟩 Poet Background: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poet... 🟩 Sample of poem and practice questions: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GjOl... 🟩 Purchase Full Questions, MEMO, and slideshow notes HERE: https://paystack.com/buy/constantly-r... --------------------------------------------------------- This analysis of the poem "Constantly Risking Absurdity" by Lawrence Ferlinghetti has been put together with the South African IEB curriculum and style in mind, although there is no affiliation to the IEB. These resources and interpretation of "Constantly Risking Absurdity" are not limited to Matric requirements and may find broader use in other curricula and poetry studied or used in other contexts. It is hoped these materials offer some help and insight into the interpretation and understanding of the poetry in the form of revision or study, or to enhance classroom discussion, with the goal of increasing poetic appreciation more broadly.