"Those Winter Sundays" RL. 10. 1, 2, 3, 4

Front

What is the main theme of 'Those Winter Sundays'?

Back

Love is often expressed through quiet, unspoken actions.

Front

How does the speaker feel about his father in the poem?

Back

The speaker feels nostalgic about his father's sacrifices.

Front

What does 'blueblack cold' symbolize in the poem?

Back

The cold was so intense it appeared dark and heavy.

Front

What does the father do to prepare for the day in the poem?

Back

The father wakes up early to warm the house.

Front

Which line indicates the speaker's realization of love's nature?

Back

"What did I know, what did I know / of love’s austere and lonely offices?"

Front

What does the father's cracked hands represent?

Back

The father's difficult job and the sacrifices he made for his family.

Front

What emotion does the speaker express regarding his father's actions?

Back

A sense of regret for not appreciating his father's efforts.

Front

What does the phrase 'chronic angers of that house' suggest?

Back

It suggests a tense and difficult family environment.

Front

Why is the line 'No one ever thanked him' significant?

Back

It highlights the lack of recognition for the father's sacrifices.

Front

What literary device is used in the phrase 'blueblack cold'?

Back

Imagery, as it evokes a vivid picture of the cold.