Chapter 10 - For Mohammed Zeid of Gaza, Age 15 - Exploring the Text: Usually, what part of speech is the word gentle? What is the effect of using it in this poem as a verb (l. 11)?
The speaker objects to a certain use of “stray” (l. 1) yet accepts another (ll. 12 and 15). What distinction is being made?
Chapter 10 - For Mohammed Zeid of Gaza, Age 15 - Exploring the Text: The speaker objects to a certain use of “stray” (l. 1) yet accepts another (ll. 12 and 15). What distinction is being made?
What metaphors for the bullet does the speaker reject? Why are they inappropriate?
Chapter 10 - For Mohammed Zeid of Gaza, Age 15 - Exploring the Text: What metaphors for the bullet does the speaker reject? Why are they inappropriate?
Why does the speaker believe our hearts are “fickle” and “fat with stray devotions” (ll. 14–15)?
Chapter 10 - For Mohammed Zeid of Gaza, Age 15 - Exploring the Text: Why does the speaker believe our hearts are “fickle” and “fat with stray devotions” (ll. 14–15)?
What is the speaker’s purpose in this poem? What does he or she want the audience to understand or feel?
Chapter 10 - For Mohammed Zeid of Gaza, Age 15 - Exploring the Text: What is the speaker’s purpose in this poem? What does he or she want the audience to understand or feel?