What is the main theme of 'Hanging Fire'?
Translating Grandfather's House/Hanging Fire

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The main theme revolves around the speaker's feelings of loneliness, anxiety about dying, and the struggles of adolescence.
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What does the speaker in 'Hanging Fire' repeatedly express concern about?
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The speaker expresses concern about dying soon.
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In 'Translating Grandfather’s House', what is the speaker asked to do?
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The speaker is asked to draw a picture of a relative’s home.
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Why does the narrator in 'Translating Grandfather’s House' doubt his memories?
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The narrator doubts his memories because his teacher doesn’t think they are real.
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How does the speaker in 'Hanging Fire' feel about her relationships?
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The speaker feels overwhelmed and lonely, indicating a lack of support.
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What literary device is commonly used in 'Hanging Fire' to convey the speaker's emotions?
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The poem uses repetition to emphasize the speaker's feelings of anxiety and isolation.
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What does the act of drawing a relative's home symbolize in 'Translating Grandfather’s House'?
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It symbolizes the connection to family heritage and the importance of memories.
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