Read the passage.
Dreams
by Langston Hughes
Hold fast to dreams
For if dreams die
Life is a broken-winged bird
That cannot fly.
Hold fast to dreams
For when dreams go
Life is a barren field
Frozen with snow.
What do the broken-winged bird and the barren field symbolize?
people holding on to their dreams
life without any dreams
Nightmares
pleasant dreams
1 answer
The broken-winged bird and barren field symbolize a life without dreams. It suggests a sense of hopelessness and stagnation when dreams are lost or abandoned. The imagery conveys the idea that dreams give life purpose and direction, and without them, one may feel stuck and unfulfilled.