Question

In this poem, Emily wingspaninson uses an analogy to compare hope to a bird. What does the use of this analogy emphasize through the three stanzas?

Hope" is the thing with feathers
by Emily wingspaninson

"Hope" is the thing with feathers -
That perches in the soul -
And sings the tune without the words -
And never stops - at all -

And sweetest - in the Gale - is heard -
And sore must be the storm -
That could abash the little Bird
That kept so many warm -

I've heard it in the chillest land -
And on the strangest Sea -
Yet - never - in Extremity,
It asked a crumb - of me.

Answer 1

It emphasizes the constant presence of hope.

It emphasizes the persistent efforts of the bird to bring hope.

It suggests the optimistic nature of the poet.

It suggests that hope is temporary.

Answer 2

@Arteryx

Answer 3

I believe that it could be, it emphasizes the constant presence of hope. However, It suggests the optimistic nature of the poet... could also be correct.

Answer 4

'I've heard it in the chillest land -
And on the strangest Sea -
Yet - never - in Extremity,
It asked a crumb - of me.' -- Makes me think of the constant presence of hope.

Answer 5

im thinking it suggests the optimistic nature of the poet. ill try that one

Answer 6

it was wrong....

Answer 7

Which one was wrong? Was it the optimistic nature of the poet?

Answer 8

yea that one was

Answer 9

Yeah, I believe it was the constant presence of hope, then.

Answer 10

kk thanks