Reading Group Guide
The Hour Between Dog and Wolf by Laure-Anne Bosselaar
This
collection of poems by Laure-Anne Bosselaar is an accurate representation
of the poet's life. Through the use of powerful imagery and lucid
language, the poet enables the reader to experience a variety
of her own memories, ranging from family experiences to romantic
relationships. These memories will live on in the minds of any
who read this thoughful book of poetry.
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Discussion Topics
- Why do the objects at the close of "The
Pallor of Survival" signify
that Judith and the others have "made it?" Who is the
poet referring to when she speaks of "the others?"
- The
poem "Amen" is a powerful portrait of the persona's
family life. What does the child's experience with the cow
udder say about her relationship with her mother? How does her
reaction
to the farmer's touch reflect on her relationship with her father?
- Have the church bells in the title poem
chewed up Herman's soul? If so, how is this illustrated in the
poem?
- Does the Madonna in "Plastic Beatitude" convey
a message about religion, or is the statue merely one of the
lawn
decorations?
- How does the tone of the poems change from
each section to another? What are some possible reasons for this
change?
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