US Writing Post-1945

"Howl" by Allen Ginsberg

1. "Howl" is full or religious elements throughout the poem. In part III, Ginsberg writes about the ressurection of Christ where it is Solomon who takes the role of Jesus. Given this, what do you think Solomon represents?

2. The author describes Solomon has being "(...) madder than I am (...) (line 94), and proceedes to give examples of Solomon's insanity. If Solomon is truly mad, why do you think the author gives so much credit and consideration to Solomon? Also, what do you think is the true meaning of "Rockland" ?

- Ana Ferreira