SS11-29

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What point of view is the poem in and why is it important? 

Is the poet talking to someone they have known for a long time, how do you know? 

Why would the poet choose corn instead of another food? 

Does the speaker's background as a Native American/ indigenous person come into play? 

Why does the speaker include the word hogan along with the word cabin as opposed to one or the other? 

Is the poet still in prison when he is writing this, how can you tell? 

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What would could be used in the place of grit?

What would be the antomyn of the feeling the poet describes?

Do you agree that songs get it right, why?

How is the poet surprised?

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Is sunlight and candlelight equal in the poem?

The poet says men turn from praise is this still true today, why have things changed or stayed the same?

The poet compares herself to a child holding onto her faith, why is this important?

Does the poet still love her husband?