Eat Me - Key Themes

Question 1

Why is the theme of power explored?

Answer 1

Throughout “Eat Me” the idea of power is very important because it is fundamental to the feed relationship. Without his power it wouldn’t be able to operate, and the objectification and possession would not be able to take place.

Question 2

How is the theme of gender explored?

Answer 2

This is a very important to the poem and focuses on the idea of a man overpowering a women in order to continue with his control over her, however this is reversed by the end of the poem. Also, the discussion of the idea f body imagery is solely based on the female father than the male, which can be seen reflecting the stereotypical societal attitude towards the subject.

Question 3

How is transgression and taboo explored?

Answer 3

The idea of a ‘feeder’ role within a relationship is very much linked to sexual ideas, and that someone could have strong control over another person’s life. This isn’t talked about much within society and is typically avoided due to people’s discomfort with discussing things of this nature. There is also the idea of discussion of the female body, particularly in this rather grotesque way.