
Determine tone, mood, technique and author's purpose
Quiz by Mia Cristialen P. Boqueda
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Blowin' in the Wind
How many roads must a man walk down, Before you call him a man.
How many seas must a white dove sail, Before she sleeps in the sand.
Yes, ânâ how many times must the cannon balls fly, Before theyâre forever banned
The answer, my friend, is blowinâ in the wind,
The answer is blowinâ in the wind.
How many years can a mountain exist, Before itâs washed to the sea?
Yes ânâ how many times can some people exist , Before theyâre allowed to be free?
Yes ânâ how many times must a man turn his head, Pretending he just doesnât see?
The answer, my friend, is blowing in the wind,
The answer is blowing in the wind.
Yes, ânâ how many times must a man look up, Before he can see the sky.
Yes, ânâ how many ears must one man have, Before he can hear people cry.
Yes, ânâ how many deaths will it take till he knows
That too many people have died.
The answer, my friend, is blowinâ in the wind,
The answer is blowinâ in the wind.                               By - Bob Dylan
What is the mood of the song âBlowiân In the Windâ?
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The poem âBlowin' inthe Windâ was originally a song written by the famous American song-writer BobDylan and poses a series of questions to the reader. Identify the tone of the poem.
Blowin' in the Wind
How many roads must a man walk down, Before you call him a man.
How many seas must a white dove sail, Before she sleeps in the sand.
Yes, ânâ how many times must the cannon balls fly, Before theyâre forever banned
The answer, my friend, is blowinâ in the wind,
The answer is blowinâ in the wind.
How many years can a mountain exist, Before itâs washed to the sea?
Yes ânâ how many times can some people exist , Before theyâre allowed to be free?
Yes ânâ how many times must a man turn his head, Pretending he just doesnât see?
The answer, my friend, is blowing in the wind,
The answer is blowing in the wind.
Yes, ânâ how many times must a man look up, Before he can see the sky.
Yes, ânâ how many ears must one man have, Before he can hear people cry.
Yes, ânâ how many deaths will it take till he knows
That too many people have died.
The answer, my friend, is blowinâ in the wind,
The answer is blowinâ in the wind.                               By - Bob Dylan
What does the line 'the answer my friend is blow in' in thewind'Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â imply?
According to the author a person would be required to fight many wars          so that he may be called a man. The wars will lead to his emancipation and bring peace on earth. List some of the qualities that enable one to be truly called a âManâ?________________________
The author aims to sensitized our conscience and wants individuals to search for answers which are fundamental to our existence. Poetry in this sense is a powerful tool to bring about social awakening. Substantiate your point of view on this with any four points._____________________________