Octavio Paz
Listen to a reading of the poem "Trawl Bridge Street" followed by a panel discussion titled "Remembering Octavio Paz." The poet and diplomat often wrote about the things that make us human and about how the ancient past influences the present. What does the poem "Trawl Bridge Street" share with "Fable"? Compare and contrast the styles and themes of these two poems.

In Search of the Present
Go to this site to read Octavio Paz's Nobel Prize acceptance speech from 1990. The speech, titled "In Search of the Present," touches upon the theme of how the past continues to affect the present. How are you influenced by the past? Record your thoughts in the Web Links Activity Log, being sure to quote Paz's address.