5 Questions
Why is the boy so upset about losing his ball?
Because he realizes the weight of responsibility in a world of possessions
What does the boy learn from losing his ball?
He learns about the epistemology of loss and the responsibility of possessions
What does the phrase 'Merrily over there it is in the water' suggest?
The ball bounced into the water cheerfully
What does the poet think has been lost when the boy loses his ball?
The poet thinks the boy has lost his innocence and learned about responsibility
What does the boy realize as he stands staring at where his ball went?
He realizes his first responsibility in a world of possessions
Explore the deeper meaning of 'The Ball Poem' and the lessons the poet wants to convey through the boy's experience of losing his ball. Reflect on what the boy has lost and what he learns from the experience.
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