“Hope” is the thing with feathers
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.
1
Select the correct answer.
What theme is expressed in the poem?
A.
Hope does not last forever.
B.
Hope is empowering and liberating.
C.
Hope does not lead to resilience.
D.
Hope is not necessary to survival.
