The Earthen Goblet – Paper 01
#1. What is the main theme of the poem The Earthen Goblet?
#2. What is the earthen goblet a symbol of in the poem?
#3. How does the poem describe the earthen goblet?
#4. What happens to the earthen goblet in the poem?
#5. What does the breaking of the goblet symbolize in the poem?
#6. Who is the speaker in the poem?
#7. What does the poet say about the nature of the goblet?
#8. What lesson does the poem convey about life?
#9. What material is the goblet made of in the poem?
#10. Why is the earthen goblet considered valuable in the poem?
#11. Which emotion does the poet evoke when describing the earthen goblet?
#12. How does the poet suggest humans should live, based on the goblet’s fragility?
#13. What is the tone of the poem?
#14. What does the poet wish for after the goblet breaks?
#15. What does the poet compare the fragility of the goblet to?
#16. What kind of imagery is prominent in the poem?
#17. What happens when the goblet is broken in the poem?
#18. What does the poet wish for in the aftermath of the goblet’s destruction?
#19. What does the poem imply about human nature?
#20. What type of literary device is used in the line describing the broken goblet?
