For this assignment, you are being asked to analyze a short poem. Read either Paula Gunn Allen's poem "Pocahontas to her English husband, John Rolfe" (attached here: PAULAGUNNALLEN.pdf Click for more options ) OR William Makepeace Thackeray's poem "Pocahontas," available here: https://poets.org/poem/pocahontas (Links to an external site.) After reading the poem, consider the following questions and write a well-developed paragraph explaining the version of Pocahontas you see represented in your poem. 1. Summarize and Describe: Describe the version of Pocahontas presented in your chosen poem (and be specific about which poem you're analyzing). Which words or phrases lead you to this description? In one or two sentences, summarize the poem. 2. Context and Credentials: Who is the speaker of the poem, and how does that impact your reading or understanding of the poem? When was the poem written, and by whom? Is the poem in any way reflective of the specific time, place and perspective of the author? 4. How the Text Works: How does the poet appeal to readers? Does the poet use figurative language, such as imagery, simile and metaphor to evoke a particular mood or echo a certain theme? What is the main message of the poem? 5. Explore Your Response: How does the poet's language, word choice, voice, etc., impact your understanding of or emotional response to the poem? How does the poem make you feel, and how does that contribute to the poet's ultimate goal or message?