logo

57 pages 1 hour read

Hanif Abdurraqib

They Can't Kill Us Until They Kill Us

Hanif AbdurraqibNonfiction | Essay Collection | Adult | Published in 2017

A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.

Essay Topics

1.

Hanif Abdurraqib argues that he’s a poet first and an essayist second. Identify at least three moments where Abdurraqib’s poetic voice comes through. How do these moments change the tone of the essays?

2.

The third section of the collection consists of one essay. What is the significance of having this essay stand on its own?

3.

Each section begins with a snippet of an essay focused on Marvin Gaye’s life. What is the value of spreading this essay across the collection instead of keeping it together?

blurred text
blurred text
blurred text
blurred text
Unlock IconUnlock all 57 pages of this Study Guide

Plus, gain access to 8,450+ more expert-written Study Guides.

Including features:

+ Mobile App
+ Printable PDF
+ Literary AI Tools