Yet Do I Marvel

Yet Do I Marvel

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English

6th - 8th Grade

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Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the main theme of Countee Cullen's poem 'Yet Do I Marvel'?

Back

The main theme explores the struggle of understanding God's purpose and the human condition, particularly in the face of suffering and the quest for meaning.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the term 'quibble' mean in the context of the poem?

Back

An objection or argument, often trivial or minor.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the line 'Why flesh that mirrors Him must some day die' suggest?

Back

It suggests the inevitability of death for all humans, despite being created in God's image.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who is Sisyphus and why is he considered doomed in the poem?

Back

Sisyphus is a figure from Greek mythology condemned to eternally roll a boulder uphill, only for it to roll back down, symbolizing futile struggle.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the phrase 'the little buried mole continues blind' imply about human awareness?

Back

It implies that humans may go through life unaware of their limitations or the larger truths around them.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does Countee Cullen express his feelings towards God in the poem?

Back

He expresses a mix of admiration and frustration, questioning the fairness of God's plan.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What literary devices are used in 'Yet Do I Marvel'?

Back

The poem uses metaphor, imagery, and rhetorical questions to convey its themes.

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