· “My mind,” he said, “rebels at stagnation” (Ch 1)·

Question 1

· “My mind,” he said,

Answer 1

“rebels at stagnation” (Ch 1)

Question 2

How is it a metaphor

Answer 2

The comparison of the mind to a rebel suggests that it is willing to fight against the status quo and seek out new work or stimulation

Question 3

How is it Personification

Answer 3

The use of the word “rebels” gives human qualities to the mind, suggesting that it has a will of its own and can actively resist stagnation.

Maybe shows how much of a genius he is his mind rebels over doing nothing he needs to be constantly