Ama Mazama - "Sale" by Léon-Gontran Damas

The video introduces two poems by Leon, a lesser-known poet from the 1930s Parisian movement. The speaker appreciates Leon's authentic and accessible style. The first poem, 'Sale', is dedicated to Ms there and explores themes of societal expectations and personal discomfort. The speaker highlights the simplicity and impactful message of Leon's work.

What distinguishes Leon's poetry according to the narrator?

• Its complexity and depth

• Its authenticity and accessibility

• Its use of modern language

• Its historical significance

To whom is the poem 'Sale' dedicated?

• Ms there

• Leon

• The narrator

• Single

In the poem 'Sale', what does the poet feel ridiculous about?

• His inability to write

• His discomfort with societal norms

• His lack of education

• His financial status

What metaphor does the poet use to describe his neck in the poem 'Sale'?

• A mountain

• A river

• A factory chimney

• A tree trunk

What does the poet associate with the 'bloody hands' in the poem 'Sale'?

• Personal guilt

• A family feud

• A violent past

• The blood of their civilization