Exploring Themes in Millay's Poetry

The video tutorial teaches how to determine an author's message by analyzing character development, using Edna St. Vincent Millay's Sonnet 7 as an example. The lesson outlines steps to highlight character traits, form a theory about the character, and connect it to the author's message. The speaker in the poem is an unconventional woman challenging societal norms, and her development reveals Millay's message about pursuing dreams and addressing societal wrongs. The tutorial concludes with a sample response and emphasizes the importance of taking action against societal issues.

What is the main objective of the lesson discussed in the video?

• To explore the life of Edna St. Vincent Millay

• To learn about the history of poetry

• To determine an author's message through character development

• To analyze the structure of sonnets

In Sonnet 7, what is the nature of the relationship between the man and the woman?

• A harmonious and supportive relationship

• A dysfunctional relationship with societal expectations

• A distant and indifferent relationship

• A romantic and fulfilling relationship

How does the speaker in Sonnet 7 initially feel about reading?

• She believes it is a waste of time

• She enjoys it but feels indignant about the man's perception

• She is indifferent to it

• She finds it boring and uninteresting

What is the speaker's attitude towards being a 'model wife'?

• She fulfills the role but with a sense of craftiness and slyness

• She is indifferent to the role

• She outright rejects the role

• She fully embraces it without question

What does the speaker's decision to leave the relationship signify?

• Her desire to conform to her husband's wishes

• Her fear of being alone

• Her boldness and pursuit of personal fulfillment

• Her acceptance of societal norms

How does the speaker's character evolve throughout the poem?

• From a submissive to a rebellious character

• From a content to a dissatisfied character

• From a conventional to an unconventional character

• From an indifferent to a passionate character

What does the speaker's departure on a 'sane day' imply?

• She leaves because of external pressure

• She leaves during a moment of extreme anger

• She leaves after careful consideration and reasoning

• She leaves impulsively without thought

What message does Millay convey through the speaker's actions in Sonnet 7?

• The importance of maintaining traditional roles

• The value of financial security over personal happiness

• The significance of challenging societal wrongs and pursuing dreams

• The necessity of staying in unfulfilling relationships

What does Millay encourage her readers to do through the speaker's example?

• To pursue their dreams even if it means taking risks

• To accept societal norms without question

• To avoid challenging societal wrongs

• To prioritize financial security over personal happiness

What is the significance of the speaker's struggle in the poem?

• It highlights the ease of achieving personal goals

• It shows the futility of challenging societal norms

• It suggests that personal fulfillment is easily attainable

• It demonstrates the complexity of acting on one's convictions