The Journey by Mary Oliver

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What are some of the themes explored in 'The Journey'?

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Identity, self-discovery, and personal growth

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Which literary device is used in the line: 'though the wind pried with its stiff fingers'?

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personification

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What most likely is the traveler’s reason for leaving “the voices”?

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They want her to manage their lives, not her own.

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Which line from the poem best supports the traveler’s reason for leaving “the voices”?

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“Mend my life!’ / each voice cried.”

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Based on the passage (lines 27-32), what mainly can the reader infer about the traveler?

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The traveler has not considered her own thoughts and desires for a long time.

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Describe the speaker's transformation throughout the poem 'The Journey'.

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The speaker's transformation is from feeling trapped and lost to finding inner strength and freedom.

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What larger idea about the traveler’s journey is mainly expressed by these images of nature in the poem (lines 19-22)?

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Obstacles to be overcome in the protagonist's journey

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How would you analyze the speaker's journey in 'The Journey'?

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By closely examining the poem's themes, symbols, and language.

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What role does nature play in 'The Journey' by Mary Oliver?

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Metaphor for self-discovery and personal growth

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What can be inferred from the poem's title 'The Journey'?

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The poem is about a journey or a voyage.