THE POETRY OF MONEY
John F. Kennedy once said "If more politicians knew poetry, and more poets knew politics, I am convinced the world would
be a better place in which to live." Consider how art, including poetry, reflects the struggles of individuals and society.
Money has long been an indicator of success in the modern economy, so of course It features in modern poetry.
Read the following poems. Choose one poem and write a 250 word essay that addresses the author's purpose, how they
get that purpose across, and how the piece relates to economic roles.
The Red Sweater
The Dance
An Inheritance
Victory