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An Analysis of Robert Hayden's Poem The Whipping

This is an analytical essay in which the author deeply delves into the poem, "The Whipping." The author describes both the woman and the boy in detail. The author discusses the whipping, contemplates why the woman did it, and further discusses the boy's reaction. This analysis looks at the poem one stanza at a time and talks about the importance of chosen imagery and style.
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Jenn's feedback:

"Overall, you did a great job analyzing the poem by selecting key details and elaborating upon them. You were able to nicely integrate quotes to further support your perspective. Your essay is also neatly formatted making it easier to read. To further improve your essay, consider including an introduction that explains to the reader what the purpose of the essay is and a conclusion that summarizes all of the main points made within the body of the essay. Throughout the essay there are a significant number of punctuation errors that cause the text to be confusing. In the first paragraph, there are a also a number of words used (such as either and somehow) that suggest that you are unclear about details. This lack of clarity is passed onto the reader. Make sure that your quotes are properly cited. It is important to do this to ensure that you avoid any potential plagiarism issues."

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