Herman Beavers - 'Those Winter Sundays' by Robert Hayden

The poem 'Winter Sundays' by Robert Hayden reflects on the speaker's childhood memories of his father's sacrifices. The father would wake up early on cold Sundays to warm the house, a gesture that went unappreciated at the time. The speaker, now older, reflects on the austere and lonely acts of love his father performed, realizing the depth of his father's care and dedication.

What activities did the father engage in on winter Sundays?

How did the speaker describe the cold on winter mornings?

How did the speaker feel about the chronic angers in the house?

What emotions did the speaker associate with their father's actions?

What does the speaker reflect on regarding their understanding of love?