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          Katharyn Howd Machan's poem, “Hazel Tells Laverne”, humorously ridicules fairytales....

          Poetry analysis questions and responses on "Hazel Tells LaVerne" by local Ithacan poet Katharyn Howd Machan.

          1. What creates the poem's humor?

            Words; 3 Pages.

          2. Hazel—we should identify with him.
          3. Katharyn Howd Machan's poem, “Hazel Tells Laverne”, humorously ridicules fairytales.
          4. The poem delves into the ethical dilemma faced by Hazel, torn between her loyalty to Laverne and the burden of the secret she now carries.
          5. Authoritative print and W.8 Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative • Outside sources of poetry (Allegory – Hazel Tells Laverne).

            6. How does Hazel's use of language reveal her personality? Is her treatment of the frog consistent with her character?

          In many ways I believe that the language use itself is what creates the poem's humor. Also the absurdity of bringing a magical creature/fairy tale element into a very “real world” setting.

          It's very specific – not just a hotel or a motel, but a Howard Johnson's.

          Poetry is an unusual way of telling a story.

          It stirs up images of some ultra-70s teal and orange building with rooms that smell of cigarettes. It's a very realistic setting which is a stark contrast against the whimsy of the magical frog “prince”.

          Hazel's language use gives us the impression that she is uneducated, but independent and (for lack of a better word) “sassy”.

          The use of “sohelpmegod” without spaces or “well I screams” … or t