Question

The title character in Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's "The Village Blacksmith" is physically strong and extremely hard-working, but he is also __________.

superstitious and plagued fears and worries

unwilling to accept help from his friends and neighbors

capable of great silliness and frivolity

capable of great sensitivity and tenderness

Answer 1

I think the answer is the last phrase "capable of great sensitivity and tenderness"

In the sixth stanza of the poem, his sensitive and tender side was shone. He had lost his wife but he continues to remember her memory. He took care of their children. He was able to take the role of the mother and a father at the same time.

Answer 2

The poem ‘The Village Blacksmith” written by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, relates about the life of a common man who can achieve his goals despite of tragedies and trials. He has lost his wife but he moves on with his life. He is strong but can also cry when he remembers his wife.

Question: The title character in Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's "The Village Blacksmith" is physically strong and extremely hard-working, but he is also __________.

Answer: D. capable of great sensitivity and tenderness