Read "The Southern Refugee” and "South.” How do these poems address the importance of memory differently?

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Horton’s poem explores a positive outlook on memory, while Trethewey’s poem explores a more negative perspective.; Horton’s poem emphasizes sadness that comes from memory, while Trethewey’s poem emphasizes that sadness is necessary.

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Read "The Southern Refugee” and "South.” How do these poems address the importance of memory differently?

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