Leah Umansky reads "Survival"

The video explores the poem 'Survival' from the book 'The Barbara Century', focusing on themes of hope and survival in challenging times. It delves into the speaker's journey of finding their voice and the transformative power of art. The discussion highlights the importance of embracing uncertainty, cherishing moments, and the role of imagination and speaking in overcoming depression. The video concludes with the idea that learning and creativity are essential tools for facing darkness and building a hopeful future.

What is the central theme of the poem 'Survival' as introduced in the first section?

• Love and relationships

• Survival and hope

• Wealth and prosperity

• Nature and environment

In the second section, what does the speaker suggest we must do with our hearts?

• Ignore them

• Guard them fiercely

• Open them and let the latches fall

• Keep them closed

According to the second section, how does the speaker describe the extraordinary moments in life?

• As mundane and forgettable

• As fleeting and impactful

• As permanent and unchanging

• As irrelevant and trivial

What advice does Merlin give to King Arthur in the final section?

• To seek revenge

• That learning will never fail

• To rely on wealth

• To avoid all challenges

In the final section, what is suggested as a way to face darkness?

• By ignoring it

• With learning and creativity

• With fear and hesitation

• By running away