11 Questions
What does the speaker describe the man doing when he sees the woman?
He turns and walks away.
What is implied about the man's feelings towards the woman?
He dislikes her intensely.
What does the poem say is not necessary for worship?
Using rosaries, prayer carpets, or robes.
What does the speaker claim to know about?
The suffering of children.
What is the speaker's attitude towards fasting?
It is pointless if not accompanied by selflessness.
What is implied about the speaker's relationship with their father?
They were very close.
What is the tone of the poem's second part?
Reflective and introspective.
What is the central theme of the poem's second part?
The value of selfless service to others.
What does the poem contrast with serving others?
Using rituals and symbols.
What is the poet's message about worship?
It is about serving and helping others.
What is the tone of the poem's first part?
Mournful and melancholic.
Learn about the history of Persian literature, from Old Persian to Middle Persian, and its connections to Sanskrit and Avestan. Discover how the ancient language evolved over time.
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