Question

On page 13 of the HMH textbook, the author writes, “Anger is a wasted emotion”. In Annie’s case, do you think her anger is a wasted emotion? Put yourself in Annie’s shoes and write a poem explaining her feeling about finding out that her parents had lied to her about her father’s past and how that changes her perceptions of her culture.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Here is a poem from Annie's perspective about her feelings upon learning the truth about her father's past:

Shattered Trust

I thought I knew my family's story,

Believed each tale they told was true.

But now I've learned their words were phony,

They kept dark secrets out of view.

My father lied about his past,

Pretended he was free of sin.

But now the hidden truth comes fast,

His crimes are rising from within.

Deceived by those I loved and trusted,

I feel confused, betrayed, disgusted.

My heritage seems built on lies,

I don't know what to believe or prize.

Rage burns inside me, red and hot,

At those who left me in the dark.

But anger will not change my lot,

I must find meaning in this mark.

The path ahead is hard to see,

When truth's been warped so callously.

But I must learn what's still sincere

And build my world from there.