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(b) How does the idea that the wind’s voice represents fate contribute to
the poets’ perspective on life?
Listening Well Listening for Understanding
E. Listen to a short summary of the poem and answer the questions that
follow:
1. What role does the wind’s call play in the singers’ lives?
2. How do the singers express their kinship with humanity in the poem?
3. What does the line “Love bids us tarry, no joy bids us wait” reveal about the
singers’ attitude towards love and joy?
4. How does the wind’s voice symbolize the singers’ destiny or fate in the poem?
Spell Well Play-based Learning
F. Wind’s Voice Activity: Here are given a few prompts or situations (e.g. facing
a difficult decision, pursuing a dream, dealing with uncertainty, exploring new
opportunities, balancing personal desires and responsibilities, etc.). Discuss in pairs
how you would listen to the “voice of the wind” in these situations, just as the
poets did in the poem.
Write Well Creative Writing
G. Narrative Expansion: Imagine you are one of the wandering singers in the
poem. Create a short monologue or dialogue to explain your reasons for follow-
ing the wind’s call and share your thoughts about the places you’ve visited and
the experiences you’ve had.
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