Hawk Roosting

Question 1

Extended metaphor of Hawk

Answer 1

Represents how unnatural it is for man to behave like a hawk - demonstrates conceited and power hungry focus

Natural for a hawk to act but not for man -represents particular type of rulers megalomaniacs

Question 2

Dramatic monologue

Answer 2

Urges reader to listen about his genuine claim to the world

Question 3

“My manners are tearing off heads

Harsh imagery

Answer 3

Shows futility

Question 4

“Now I hold Creation in my foot”

Metaphor

Answer 4

Assert how politicians assume that they are unable to be held accountable and possess control over the world itself

Question 5

The airs buoyancy and the suns ray are of advantage to me

Answer 5

Powerful imagery to convey the selfish principles that politicians hold in regards to those around themselves, taking advantage of them in order to gain a higher standing

Question 6

Gloats to audience that they can “kill where I please because it is all mine”

Answer 6

Indicates obsessiveness with control and their indifference of their repercussions of their actions on society

It is used as euphemism for absolute control to represent how politicians often disguise the reality of controversial situation s to deceive the lower masses

Question 7

Last line of stanza reinforced the notion that people in politics are indifferent rulers disgusing their twisted principles as one that benefits manning but over exists to benefit themselves

Answer 7

“No argument asserts my right”

Those who question people in politics will be struck down and removed as this is perceived to be “right” for those in power

Question 8

Individual perspective where “my eye has permitted no change”

Answer 8

Indicating their arrogance in assuming absolute power and control to further their self interest