Philip Metres reads “My Heart Like a Nation”

What is the main contradiction in Yehuda Amichai's work as discussed in the first section?

• His love for poetry and dislike for prose

• His humane nature and inability to see the Palestinian perspective

• His focus on nature and neglect of urban life

• His admiration for war and peace simultaneously

In the poem, what dual aspects of human nature are highlighted?

• Peace and war

• Tenderness and cruelty

• Love and hate

• Joy and sorrow

What does the author wish for in relation to Yehuda Amichai's clarity?

• To ignore his contradictions

• To understand his humor

• To love him without closing the heart

• To critique his work more harshly

What natural imagery is used to symbolize hope and continuity in the final section?

• Mountains and rivers

• Deserts and oases

• Trees and apples

• Sun and moon

What do the apples symbolize in the poem's conclusion?

• Love and friendship

• Knowledge and wisdom

• Potential and recognition

• Wealth and prosperity