In his poem “One of the Monkeys,” Nicholas Johnson describes monkeys typing Shakespeare while being watched by a crowd of strangers. They are writing Shakespeare's “Hamlet,” which they have never read. Johnson's poem explains the writing process and the feelings associated with it. It neither celebrates nor criticizes the process; rather, list feelings without the use of human examples. Johnson provides insight into the emotions of writing. It shows that writing isn't bland and that it can bring fun, confusion, heartache and motivation. Johnson gives the reader a tone that changes over time to express an alteration in emotions. He initially begins comically and unrealistic, saying, "I'm one of the monkeys they made write," which is meant to amuse the reader, but then says, "They stay too long... but the bananas flow," showing confusion . of monkeys; they want to leave but they need bananas. Towards the end he says, “A janitor killed my father,” showing his grief. These changes in tone are intended to indicate the change in the writer's attitude towards t...