To a Mouse Rough Draft

How does the man feel about the fact that mice “thieve”. Explain your response using evidence from the third stanza.

First, list 1-2 new details we get about the destruction in these stanzas. Second, explain why you think the author chooses to emphasize the destruction in this way.

The seventh stanza contains some of the most memorable and frequently quoted lines in the poem. Summarize what the author is saying here in 20 words or more.

According to the eighth stanza, the mouse is luckier than the man. Why?

Answer and explain why you agree or disagree with the speaker of the poem.

Summarize what is happening in the first 2 stanzas.

Why does this poem remain relevant for today’s readers?