Cozy Apologia- Rita Dove

• Who is the poet discussed in the video analysis?

  Rita Dove
• What does the title "Cozy Apologia" suggest about the poem's themes?

  It suggests a defense of coziness and warmth in relationships amidst chaos.
• Who is the poem "Cozy Apologia" dedicated to?

  Fred V. Barn
• What significant event is "Cozy Apologia" set against?

  The tumult of Hurricane Floyd
• When did Hurricane Floyd strike the east coast of America?

  In 1999
• What was the impact of Hurricane Floyd in terms of evacuation?

  It resulted in the fourth largest evacuation in American history.
• How does Rita Dove's background influence her writing in "Cozy Apologia"?

  Her experiences as a contemporary American poet shape the poem's themes and context.
• What is one of the key themes in "Cozy Apologia"?

  Love and intimacy amidst chaos.
• What does the use of the word "hero" in the poem suggest?

  It establishes a traditionally romantic mood.
• How does Dove create an intimate tone in the poem?

  By using the pronouns "I" and "you" in the opening line.
• What literary device does Dove use to emphasize her love for Fred?

  Lists of ordinary images and experiences.
• What poetic form is used in "Cozy Apologia" that is traditionally associated with romance?

  Rhyming couplets
• What are the two contexts discussed in relation to "Cozy Apologia"?

  1. The context of Rita Dove as a contemporary poet
  2. The context of Hurricane Floyd and its impact
• What does the dedication of the poem indicate about its nature?

  It indicates that the poem is autobiographical.
• How many people died due to Hurricane Floyd?

  76 people
• What does the phrase "call it blues" in the poem suggest?

  It suggests a feeling of melancholy or sadness.
• How does Dove's use of imagery contribute to the poem's themes?

  It emphasizes the ordinary aspects of love amidst chaos.
• What are the characteristics of the love depicted in "Cozy Apologia"?

  • Ordinary and normal
  • Sentimental and intimate
  • Traditional yet humorous
• What does the phrase "bunkered in your airy" imply about the setting?

  It suggests a sense of safety and comfort during the hurricane.
• How does the poem reflect on the concept of happiness?

  It questions the embarrassment of being satisfied with ordinary happiness.
• What does the phrase "nothing else will do to keep me from melancholy" suggest about the speaker's feelings?

  It indicates a reliance on love to combat sadness.
• Who is the author of the poem "Cosi Apologia"?

  Rita Dove
• What is the central theme of "Cosi Apologia"?

  It discusses the author's love for her husband Fred amidst Hurricane Floyd.
• What natural event serves as the backdrop for the poem?

  Hurricane Floyd
• How does Dove create a conversational tone in the poem?

  By seemingly changing topics at random.
• What effect does the conversational tone have on the reader's perception of Dove's love for Fred?

  It makes the reader feel closer to her, as if she is a friend.
• How does Dove mock Hurricane Floyd in the poem?

  By referring to it as "big bad Floyd," likening it to a playground bully.
• What does the description of childhood crushes in the poem suggest about Fred?

  It makes Fred seem superior by contrast.
• What literary device does Dove use to reflect the chaos caused by Hurricane Floyd?

  Disrupted rhythm in the stanza.
• How does the structure of the poem change as Hurricane Floyd approaches?

  The structure becomes more chaotic, reflecting the storm's influence.
• What does the simile comparing childhood crushes to being "thin and hollow" imply?

  It suggests that these crushes lack substance.
• What does the stanza break emphasize in the poem?

  The importance of the word "Floyd" and its influence.
• How does the rhyme scheme change towards the end of the poem?

  It becomes more regular but different from the beginning.
• What does the final line of the poem suggest about Dove's love for Fred?

  It indicates a sense of completeness in their love.
• What themes does the poem "Cosy Apologia" explore?

  Power of nature and power of love.
• How does Dove's poem relate to the concept of human relationships?

  It explores how humans cope with nature through love.
• What does the use of everyday objects in the poem signify?

  It highlights the traditional and ordinary nature of Dove and Fred's love.
• How does Dove's attitude towards her love for Fred come across in the poem?

  She shows that she values her love regardless of others' opinions.
• What is the significance of the poem's mood when discussing Fred compared to other subjects?

  The mood is more positive when Fred is discussed and slightly critical otherwise.
• How does the poem's structure reflect its content?

  The structure becomes chaotic as the storm approaches, mirroring the poem's themes.