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This document contains a student's responses to questions about the poem "The Two Crows". The student summarizes that the poem describes a knight lying dead in the tall grass, with his fate overheard by a traveler from two ravens discussing using the knight's golden hair for their nest. The student notes the dark and melancholy tone of the poem enhances its impact. Examples provided of stories told from an animal's perspective include the novel "Animal Farm" and a film adaptation clip.

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The Two Crows

This document contains a student's responses to questions about the poem "The Two Crows". The student summarizes that the poem describes a knight lying dead in the tall grass, with his fate overheard by a traveler from two ravens discussing using the knight's golden hair for their nest. The student notes the dark and melancholy tone of the poem enhances its impact. Examples provided of stories told from an animal's perspective include the novel "Animal Farm" and a film adaptation clip.

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Colobong, Reynel John A.

3CED-Engl
English - American Literature September 17, 2023

The Two Crows

Recalling:

1. a). Where is the Knight lying?

 The knight is lying the turf wall (Tall Grass)

b). In what condition is he?

 The knight is in a lifeless condition, having been slain.

2. Who besides the Ravens know what has happened to the knight?

 Besides the ravens,The traveller knows what has happened to the knight since he overheard the two
ravens.

3. Why is the knight’s lady not interested in his fate?

 The knight's lady is not interested in his fate because she has found another lover.

4. What does one of the Ravens suggest doing with the knights golden hair?

 One of the ravens suggests using the knight's golden hair to build a nest for their own young.

Interpreting:

5. How would you describe the tone of the ballad? How does the tone of the ballad add to the
ballad’s impact?

 The tone of the ballad is dark, eerie, and melancholic. This somber tone adds to the impact of the
ballad by emphasizing the grim and harsh realities of death.
6. What effect would be lost if the incident were described by a human speaker rather than as a
conversation between two Ravens?

 If the incident were described by a human speaker rather than as a conversation between two ravens,
the unique perspective and dark humor provided by the Ravens' dialogue would be lost. The Ravens'
perspective allows for a detachment from human emotions and adds an eerie and unsettling
atmosphere to the ballad.

Applying

7. Stories from the point of view of an animal are unusual but by no means rare. What other story
or stories do you recall to present the viewpoint of an animal?

 One example of a story that presents the viewpoint of an animal is "Animal Farm" by George Orwell.
In this allegorical novel, the animals on a farm rebel against their human farmer, and the story is told
from their perspective as they navigate power struggles and political allegiances. This provides a
satirical critique of human society and explores themes of oppression, corruption, and power
dynamics.

Cite a video clip, an article, a story, or another poem of the same case.

 Here is a link to a video clip from a film adaptation of "Animal Farm": Animal Farm (1999)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YuU2M11orJc

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