by Emily Dickinson
“Hope” is the thing with feathers -
That perches in the soul -
And sings the tune without the words -
And never stops - at all -
And sweetest - in the Gale - is heard -
And sore must be the storm -
That could abash the little Bird
That kept so many warm -
I’ve heard it in the chillest land -
And on the strangest Sea -
Yet - never - in Extremity,
It asked a crumb - of me.
"Hope is the Thing with Feathers" by Emily Dickinson
Question
Use the poem to answer the question.
What conclusion can be drawn about the poem’s speaker?
(1 point)
Responses
The speaker feels nervous, like there are birds fluttering in their soul.
The speaker feels nervous, like there are birds fluttering in their soul.
The speaker wishes the bird would take a break and rest for a while.
The speaker wishes the bird would take a break and rest for a while.
The speaker is comforted thinking about hope as a bird that lives in everyone’s soul.
The speaker is comforted thinking about hope as a bird that lives in everyone’s soul.
The speaker feels scared, like a bird caught in a storm would feel.
The speaker feels scared, like a bird caught in a storm would feel.
1 answer
The best conclusion that can be drawn about the poem's speaker is:
The speaker is comforted thinking about hope as a bird that lives in everyone’s soul.
This interpretation aligns with the poem's imagery of hope as a persistent and uplifting presence, symbolized by the bird that "sings" and "never stops" even in difficult times. The speaker reflects a sense of comfort and resilience found in the concept of hope.
