Sumita Chakraborty reads “As from a Quiver of Arrows”

The video explores Karl Phillips' poem 'As from a Quiver of Arrows', which is characterized by a series of relentless questions. It delves into themes such as the treatment of the body, memory, personal effects, relationships, human nature, and existential inquiries. The poem uses questions to provoke thought and reflection on these complex topics.

What is one of the main reasons the narrator appreciates the poem 'As from a Quiver of Arrows'?

• Its rhyming scheme

• Its relentless questioning

• Its historical references

• Its use of vivid imagery

What does the poem question about the treatment of a body after death?

• Whether it should be buried or cremated

• Whether it should be displayed in a museum

• Whether it should be forgotten

• Whether it should be celebrated with a feast

In the poem, what is questioned about the memory of the deceased?

• If it should be shared with everyone

• If it should be written down quickly

• If it will be preserved without effort

• If it should be erased

What does the poem suggest about human nature and memory?

• Forgetting is a natural part of being human

• Humans should never forget

• Humans always remember everything

• Memory is not important

What does the poem imply about the search for rest?

• Rest is easily found

• Rest is a complex and hidden concept

• Rest is only for the weak

• Rest is unnecessary