![]() ![]() She states 'The laws of science teach us a pound of gold weighs as much as a pound of flour.' The opening of this phrase and indeed the poem itself, using the words 'teach us,' reveals Giovanni's reluctance to take everything at face value and her ability to see another side of each declaration. Giovanni uses scientific theories mixed with everyday, clichéd sayings to deal with themes such as race, gender and possibility. ![]() The alliteration of 'younger years,' emphasizes her innocence in light of prejudice. This phrase acts almost like an adjunct to the rest of the poem and leaves a bitter-sweet taste in the reader's mouth, as they reflect on Giovanni's 'younger years,' and her youthful ambition, whilst being aware of the struggles for the black community. In this poem Giovanni uses a sarcastic, almost satirical tone in the phrase 'before i learned black people aren't supposed to dream,' to add a touch of frank honesty to her words. Written by Amritha Edward and other people who wish to remain anonymous We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. ![]() These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community. ![]()
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