Question

Analyze the conceits used in the stanzas and how they relate to the theme of the poem “Tattoo” by Gregg Shapiro.

Answer 1

Gregg Shapiro's poem "Tattoo"  is about his Holocaust surviving father.

Answer 2

Answer:

The poem is about the author's father surviving a Holocaust.

Explanation:

The poem, “Tattoo” by Gregg Shapiro is a poem that is based on the decision by the young man to let go and sever ties with his family's legacy. He is determined to find himself, to find his own identity. The poem itself, is based on a true event in history - the Jewish Holocaust. The focus of the poem was the reference to the system where people were concentrated in concentration camps. It is a poem that looks at real-word issues in the eyes of growing people, especially the effect of the Holocaust on the children of the survivors.