Mad Lib Elegy Analysis

Zombies are monstrous creatures that are oblivious to their actions. Unfortunately, so are the people that we surround ourselves with including yourself. In the poem, “Mad Lib Elegy”, Ben Lerner highlights the constant battle with man and nature itself. While in the article, “How A Show About Zombies Looks At Legacies Of Real Violence”, Justina Mints points out how society should address dimensions of identity, and perceptions of different cultures. The connection existing between the two texts is that like zombies, people are not aware of their own capabilities and how that affects our society through sticking with common routines.

All zombies are known for eating flesh, chasing down flesh and then eating more flesh. This is a simple routine that the entire zombie race is absorbed in. Humans are the exact same way in the sense that

While having big dreams is encouraged, society contradicts itself by exclaiming the limits of reality. Most of the human race plays it safe by choosing to steer clear of change or risks. They do not realize the amount of abilities that they have, nor recognize what they can contribute to improve society. This is demonstrated in the poem, “Mad Lib Elegy”, “Migrant workers spend 23 hours a day removing tiny seeds from mixtures they cannot afford to smoke and cannot afford not to smoke…Imprisonment increases life expectancy.” This shows that people stay within parameters that were set since they were born just like zombies. Living formulated lives has come across as the only way to live a long and happy life. If more people thought about their talents and strengths than there would be an increase in productivity and creativity. Life is not a math equation, for it comes with risks and adaptation. Society is also guilty of alienating change to their common protocols. Representing culture of the Latin community on-screen has been a silent war that has yet to be conquered. This is shown in the article, “How A Show About Zombies