Assignment Questions-2

Assignment questions

1. Comment on the effect of the image ‘The sun’s gong beats’ in stanza 1.      (3)

2. How does the reference to the ‘ominous news’ in stanza 1 suggest the poet’s disapproval of man in Africa?   (2)

3. ‘Bowing’ (line 6) and ‘praise’ (line 12) both have religious connotations. What could the poet’s intention be in using these words?   (2)

4. Plomer states the theme of the poem in the final line. How does he use the doves to reinforce his message?   (3)

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