Title: “Exploring Perspectives: A Comparison of Two Poems on Columbus” The two poems, “Columbus” by Joaquin Miller and “Columbus” by Ogden Nash, offer contrasting perspectives on the historical figure of

Read the 2 poems below. Compare and contrast the tone and themes of
each poem and respond to the following: Whose point of view does each poem reflect and what is the
message they each convey? Explain the literary elements of the poems help convey the message. Use
evidence from the poems and/or the additional readings to support analysis. Do you agree with one or
more than the other? Do you believe Columbus is a criminal or a hero?

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