Precis: “Cartoon Physics, part 1”

In “Cartoon Physics, part 1”, Nick Flynn discusses, in an informative tone, the innocence of children in contrast to adults through his unique structure and antithesis. The poem doesn’t hold any special format. The stanzas vary in sizes, and the poem lacks periods after sentences. The point of this style is to show the way children behave. They don’t stick to an order, but rather things are much simpler for them, which is why the style is simple. The antithesis of the child to the adult adds another layer. The poem describes men as complex creatures who can “pass through” rocks and not realize their “mistake” until they stare it right in the face. Children on the other hand, see everything more clearly and simple. They see everything at a base level. Through this antithesis and structure, Nick Flynn achieves his goal of depicting a child’s innocence and simplicity.