A Study of Julia Alvarez

Read Chapter 33 of Bedford, “A Study of Julia Alvarez” (838-864). As you read, jot down notes about what strikes you about Alvarez’s vision as a poet and about her reflections on and insights into poetry. Writing: Type a 1½ page (double-spaced) response to the Alvarez chapter. Your response should include answers to the following questions: --What do you realize about Alvarez’s way of seeing the world and about her philosophy of poetry after reading this chapter? --Is there anything that surprises you? --What questions does this chapter raise for you? --What do you notice about her poetry?