Bring on the tough stuff - there’s not just one right answer.
- Which of the speaker's two conclusions makes the most sense to you, the one in line 8 or the one in line 42? Why?
- Do you think the mower intentionally left the tuft of flowers or not? Which parts of the poem support your answer?
- Can we truly be connected to someone who's not next to us? Why or why not? How would the speaker answer this question?
- What might the butterfly symbolize in this poem?
- How does the poem's use of rhythm and couplets affect the way you understand it?