Question 1
The Hollow Men by T.S Eliot has very short lines and breaks itself into short sections. The poem is also open to various interpretations on what the poet means by who “we” are, who “I” is, and what “this…land” refers to. Secondly, each section of the poem seems to be fragmented and does not seem to be related to the next. For example in the last stanza the sections of a nursery rhyme are merged to the sections of the Lord’s Prayer – which are combined using a mysterious philosophical assertion.
Question 2
“ The Hollow Men” is a reflection of the delicate psychological nature of humanity in the twentieth century – since it mirrors a society that is made up of meaninglessness and signs that do not have any relevance and do not signify anything.
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Question 3
Eliot incorporates the use of free-verse style with adjustments whereby the lines in each stanza follow a quasi-metrical format.
Secondly, the poet uses symbolism to show relevance. For instance, in the line “The eyes reappear” the “eyes” are used as a symbol of faith and judgment since they become the “perpetual star” and “rose” signifying the Christian faith, Jesus and paradise respectively.
Question 4
"The Naming of Cats" and "The Hollow Men" are different in mood since one poem has a happy tone while the other has a sad tone. "The Naming of Cat" has a joyous tone since it is a poem that celebrates the characteristics of cats as quiet and private creatures. On the other hand, “The Hollow Men” has a bleak and somber tone as it describes the struggles that the men endure.
Question 5
The poet emphasizes that the name chosen for cat should be unique and describes the features and characteristics of the particular cat.
Question 6
The 4 th and 5 th section mean that unlike what is known to man, the cat is a calm and collected creature that meditates.
