mang teban and the weather
Answer (1)
Answer:1. What kind of weather is described in the first four lines of the poem? Cite details to support your answer. * Weather: Sunny and hot * Details: "One April noon when all was bright," "And clear and dazzling to the sight," "He saw the heatwaves in the glare," "And chafed in the sultry air"2. How does Mang Teban regard the weather described in the first four lines? * Mang Teban regards the sunny weather negatively. He finds it uncomfortable and wishes for rain.3. What kind of weather is described in the second stanza? Cite details to support your answer. * Weather: Rainy and muddy * Details: "Then (when salt sold at treble price)," "And muddy pools mocked cloudy skies," "With trousers rolled up to his knees," "Reproached the sky and saw the rain"4. How does Mang Teban regard the weather described in the second stanza? * Mang Teban also regards the rainy weather negatively. He finds it unpleasant and wishes for sunny days.5. Which kind of weather would you rather have? Explain. * I prefer sunny weather for outdoor activities and warmth. 6. In what way does Mang Teban typify the human race? * Mang Teban typifies the human race in his constant desire for something different. He is dissatisfied with both extreme weather conditions, showing that humans often find it difficult to appreciate what they have and are always seeking something else. This is a common human trait.
