In the Midst of Hardship
Answer the following questions based on the poem, In The Midst of Hardship.
1. Why were their clothes ‘soaky’?
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2. Write down the line in the poem which reveals that this incident took place in a village?
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3. What does the phrase “bloated carcasses” refer to?
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4. In your opinion, what kind of attitude do the last two lines imply? Explain.
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5. Write down the line which shows that they have been out for long hours?
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6. The theme may not be exactly about hardship as implied by the title. What is the theme related to?
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7. What does the phrase ‘albino buffalo’ reveal?
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8. What moral value did you learn from the poem? Explain.
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