Adrienne Rich, Rape
Expressing love for a woman can be done in such a way, that it causes the destruction of her soul. A very thought provoking poem, "Rape", written by Adrienne Rich, provides a rich example of a world that is often hidden. Although the poet uses numerous elements, such as imagery, to disguise her true intentions, a good understanding will allow us to see it for what it truly is, a cry for help. The title of the poem doesn't leave much for the reader to uncover. Using "Rape" as a title shows her directness to this poem, as well as the essence of the poem. Why did she choose such a powerful word? If, in fact, this poem deals with a situation where someone has been raped, then we might assume she wanted to attract a particular audience, possibly one who's been in their situation. A quick glance at the poem will tell you that it is a free verse poem. Words do not rhyme, nor follow a typical structure. However, you will notice there are six stanzas with five lines each. We can assume from the title of the poem that the author might have used this technique to show that she wasn't concerned with perfection, but the expression of what she wanted to say. Nevertheless, we are unknowing of what this poem is actually about.
The remainder of this stanza emphasizes his stature of empowerment, and the demise of her identity. The second stanza takes a more introspective view of the cop. While this information may appear irrelevant, she is building a stepping stone for the reader. "He has access to machinery that could get you put away" is in my opinion, the basis of this poem. As we ask ourselves, "why allow yourself to be degraded in such a way?", she explains with preciseness. Either from manipulation, or assumptions created, she believes that if anyone finds out, she will go to jail. Instead of talking about what he looks like, what he did, or his lifestyle, she creates assumptions about what he's thinking. She feels as if he enjoyed every moment of it and is in a sense, mocking her. However, she entered a state where she was willing to get caught because she knew it was wrong to hold this in. You have a feeling of remorse and anger. As you finish reading the first stanza, you get a descriptive look at this cop. Causing harm to another human being is one thing, but destroying their soul goes a lot deeper. However, I believe the poem was meant to be found. Obviously, getting justice will not cause you to go to jail. This woman went through a hell out of her control.
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