The Fool's Prayer questions Flashcards
1
Q
Who is saying the poem?
A
The beginning and end of the poem is said by a narrator, but the majority is a monologue from the court jester
2
Q
Who is the speaker talking to and what is he talking about?
A
The jester is speaking to God about himself, the King, the court, and humanity as a whole.
3
Q
What is he saying?
A
He is saying that we are all fools, because it is simply human nature that we cannot escape
4
Q
What happens at the end?
A
His words resonate with the King, who realises that the jester is right and that he and everyone else is a fool.
