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What does the crow symbolize in 'Crow’s Fall' by Ted Hughes?
What does the crow symbolize in 'Crow’s Fall' by Ted Hughes?
- Mythical creatures and legends
- Purity and innocence
- Orthodox Christianity and humanism (correct)
- Envy and ambition
What made the crow temporarily blind in the poem?
What made the crow temporarily blind in the poem?
- Flying too close to the moon
- Envy of the sun's radiance (correct)
- A physical injury
- A curse from a mythical being
What event led to the crow's downfall according to the poem?
What event led to the crow's downfall according to the poem?
- Losing its way in the dark
- Encountering a powerful storm
- Flying close to the sun to defeat it (correct)
- Being attacked by other crows
What was the color of the crow's feathers before its downfall?
What was the color of the crow's feathers before its downfall?
What effect does the story of the crow illustrate in 'Crow’s Fall'?
What effect does the story of the crow illustrate in 'Crow’s Fall'?
Flashcards
Crow's Symbolism in 'Crow's Fall'
Crow's Symbolism in 'Crow's Fall'
In "Crow's Fall," the crow represents both Orthodox Christianity and humanism.
Cause of Crow's temporary blindness?
Cause of Crow's temporary blindness?
The crow's envy of the sun's radiance caused temporary blindness.
Crow's Downfall Cause?
Crow's Downfall Cause?
The crow's downfall was caused by flying too close to the sun to defeat it.
Crow's Original Feather Color
Crow's Original Feather Color
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Poem's Moral Lesson
Poem's Moral Lesson
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Study Notes
Symbolism of the Crow in 'Crow's Fall'
- The crow symbolizes pride and vanity in the poem.
The Crow's Blindness
- The crow's temporary blindness was caused by its own pride and vanity.
The Crow's Downfall
- The crow's downfall was a result of its pride and ambition, which led to its overreaching and subsequent fall.
The Crow's Feathers
- Before its downfall, the crow's feathers were white, symbolizing its purity and innocence.
The Story's Illustration
- The story of the crow illustrates the dangers of unchecked pride and ambition, and how it can lead to one's downfall.
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Description
Test your understanding of Ted Hughes' "Crow's Fall" with this quiz. Explore the symbolism of the crow and its connection to religious and humanistic themes within the poem.
