Breaking Her In Recall driving for the first time, the first day of school, the first kiss, the firsts of anything can be nerve racking and typically unsuccessful; but these things sometimes take second attempts to be achieved. In E. E. Cummings’ poem “she being Brand,” he describes, what appears to be his first attempt, in taking a new car out for a drive and breaking it in. Cummings’ poem is sexually motivated, his tone reflects male dominance, using symbolism and metaphors to transforms his car into a sex act with an inexperienced woman.
The title of the poem “she being Brand” gives readers the idea that Cummings’ might be speaking about a female. He also shows his male dominance in the title by expressing how he is turning her into a woman, taking her purity and innocence, and making her his for the ride; for instance, how a horse is branded by its owner, claiming ownership. Cummings’ begins his poem by describing the unknown, unnamed woman as follows. she being Brand -new; and you know consequently a little stiff (1-4)
Also giving the vibe that she is an innocent, inexperienced woman, and unfortunately stiff, defining her as new, unskilled, and untouched. …show more content…
He describes in detail what he does to her through metaphor “tested my gas felt of her radiator made sure her springs were O.K.” (7-9) giving the reader the idea, that he is warming his car up, when in reality, he is seducing the woman and turning her on. He then describes how he “slipped the clutch” (10-11) hinting a sexual innuendo through the mechanics of the car, for how he was attempting to deflower this dame. The poet continues in detail, describing how he handles the car metaphorically painting a visual of his sexual
The title of the poem “she being Brand” gives readers the idea that Cummings’ might be speaking about a female. He also shows his male dominance in the title by expressing how he is turning her into a woman, taking her purity and innocence, and making her his for the ride; for instance, how a horse is branded by its owner, claiming ownership. Cummings’ begins his poem by describing the unknown, unnamed woman as follows. she being Brand -new; and you know consequently a little stiff (1-4)
Also giving the vibe that she is an innocent, inexperienced woman, and unfortunately stiff, defining her as new, unskilled, and untouched. …show more content…
He describes in detail what he does to her through metaphor “tested my gas felt of her radiator made sure her springs were O.K.” (7-9) giving the reader the idea, that he is warming his car up, when in reality, he is seducing the woman and turning her on. He then describes how he “slipped the clutch” (10-11) hinting a sexual innuendo through the mechanics of the car, for how he was attempting to deflower this dame. The poet continues in detail, describing how he handles the car metaphorically painting a visual of his sexual