Donika Kelly reads "Torna Atrás"

The video tutorial explores Natasha Tretheway's poem 'Torna Atras' from her collection 'Thrall'. The speaker shares their personal connection to Tretheway's work, highlighting the clarity and tension in her poetry. The poem 'Torna Atras' is analyzed, focusing on its depiction of a family and the artist's portrayal of beauty and race. Various interpretations are discussed, including the artist's skill and the historical context of racial identity. The speaker reflects on the poem's themes of love, perception, and the impact of colonialism, providing a deeper understanding of the poem's significance.

What aspects of Natasha Trethewey's work made the speaker a fan?

How does the speaker describe the painting of the father and his wife?

What interpretations does the speaker suggest regarding the father's inability to capture his wife's beauty?

In what ways does the speaker connect the painting to the concept of desire and self-perception?

What does the speaker reflect on when considering their father in relation to the painting?