Selected poems are sadie and maud, we real cool

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Question: In the introductory essay to "Realism, Naturalism, Modernism," editors Henry Louis Gates and Nellie McKay describe the poetry of Gwendolyn Brooks as having paid "studied attention to form and craftsmanship"; at the same time, she "showed a willingness to challenge" expectations. Select one or more of her poems and, based on your selection, discuss whether or not you agree with the assessment from Gates and McKay.

Selected poems are Sadie and Maud, We Real Cool

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