Walt Whitman's 'A Noiseless Patient Spider'

The video explores Walt Whitman's poem 'A Noiseless Patient Spider,' highlighting its metaphorical use of a spider to represent human efforts to connect with the world. The poem reflects on themes of solitude and the soul's quest for connection. The analysis delves into the spider's patient and tireless actions as a metaphor for human persistence in seeking meaningful connections. The video concludes with a personal interpretation of the poem's artistic and existential themes.

What is the main subject of the poem 'A Noiseless Patient Spider'?

• A spider weaving its web

• A bird flying in the sky

• A tree growing in a forest

• A fish swimming in the ocean

What does the spider do in its environment?

• It builds a nest

• It hides from predators

• It explores and launches filaments

• It hunts for food

How does the poem describe the spider's efforts?

• As random and chaotic

• As quick and hasty

• As patient and tireless

• As lazy and slow

How does the poem describe the spider's surroundings?

• Crowded and noisy

• Vacant and vast

• Dark and gloomy

• Bright and cheerful

What is the effect of the repetition of the word 'filament' in the poem?

• It shows the spider's fear

• It highlights the spider's laziness

• It indicates the spider's confusion

• It emphasizes the spider's persistence

Who wrote 'A Noiseless Patient Spider'?

• Walt Whitman

• Emily Dickinson

• T.S. Eliot

• Robert Frost

In what century did Walt Whitman live?

• 20th century

• 21st century

• 19th century

• 18th century

What does the spider's action symbolize in the poem?

• The desire for freedom

• The need for shelter

• The quest for connection

• The search for food

What is the metaphorical meaning of the spider's filaments?

• Attempts to catch prey

• Efforts to build a home

• Attempts to connect with the universe

• Efforts to escape danger

What does the poem suggest about the human soul?

• It is never alone

• It is constantly seeking connections

• It is always at peace

• It is always content