Look carefully at the following questions: To what extent do issues of gender, and historical context, influence the poetic voice? Why have each of the poems been written? Have the poets approached a similar subject matter using contrasting poetic voices? If the poets have used a similar poetic voice, why have they done so? Is it the case that a certain style is most appropriate for the subject manner? Be specific. How exactly are the poems similar and different? If the poetic voices of the two poems seem very similar, are they examples of parody or pastiche? Do the poems demand to be read in very different ways and for different reasons? Does one of the poems' poetic voices seem to be more effective? If so, why?