Answer to Question #316096 in English for Sindiswa nduban

Question

5. The tone of the poem changes from the first stanza to the last stanza. Identify and explain the tone in the first and last stanza and reflect on the change that occurs. Your answer should include one word to describe the tone in the first stanza, with a reason for your answer, explain how the tone has changed. Be specific :happy /sad and not acceptable answers. (3)

Answer 1

In the first stanza, the tone of the poem is nostalgic. The persona is not certain about the kind of life he is leading. The last stanza of the poem has a cheerful tone because the future seems luminous to the persona at this juncture.