In “Mom since you asked, I will tell you why I am so angry” how does that poetic type contribute to the understanding of Josh Bell
The poetic nature of the novel owes not only to the structure of the novel itself, but also to the fact Josh is, himself, poetic – owing in large part to his love of English class. Given Josh’s characterization, and the structure of the novel itself, the academic-poetic nature of the writing creates a sense of realism and believability for the plot. Many of the poems, like the one you mentioned, become confessionals like a diary in prose.
