How does the poem represent power?
Uses paper to represent power as it can change things. Power is fragile like paper. Human power is fragile.
“This is what could alter things”
Religious power - god can alter things (bible)
“Maps”
They segregate and divide. Humans can decide how to divide the natural world ( boarders, countries, jobs )
“Receipts”
Man made , control through money. Money dominates us and has power over us.
What type of poem is Tissue?
Free verse - shows how little power humanity have over us and does not last forever. Fragile.
“Daylight breaks through capitals and monoliths”
Daylight is natural and breaks through man made power.