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June 16, 2015

Poem: Life – Paul Laurence



Q1) According to the poet, how is life seen in the first stanza.

Ans:
According to the poet life is seen as being more composed of sorrow than joy.

Q2) What does the poet tells us by the end of the poem?

Ans:
The poet tells us that life is composed of both joy and sorrow, even in poverty.

Q3) According to the poet, what follows a “minute to smile” and “ a laugh “.

Ans:
A minute to smile is followed by an hour of weeping while a laugh is followed by double the moans.

Q4) How are “ the crust “ and “ the corner “ transformed in the second stanza?
Ans:
The crust and corners are transformed by love that makes them both precious.

Q5) in the second stanza, what is the role of tears?

Ans:
The poet claims in the second stanza that tears are refreshing.

Q6) the second stanza repeats each of the details given in the first stanza. What is the difference between stanza one and two.

Ans:
The difference between stanza one and two is a difference in perspective. While the first stanza focuses on the sorrow and troubles of life, the second claims that even the sad parts of life can be made better or seen as better because of love. It also claims that laughter and joy will be more appreciated if one knows pain and sffering.

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