Leila Chatti reads “Fasting in Tunis”

The video explores the poem 'Fasting in Tunis', discussing themes of desire, longing, and endurance. The poet uses hunger as a metaphor for desire, highlighting the patience and endurance required in the face of unfulfilled longing. Natural imagery is employed to express emotions and the distance between individuals. The video concludes with a reflection on past connections and future hopes.

What inspired the poet to write 'Fasting in Tunis'?

• A dream

• A historical event

• A prompt given by Dorian Lexi

• A personal experience

How does the poet describe the nature of desire in the poem?

• As something that is easily satisfied

• As a temporary feeling

• As a fleeting emotion

• As a persistent and restless force

What metaphor does the poet use to describe patience in the poem?

• A bird waiting to fly

• A river flowing

• A tree growing slowly

• A sun burning a hole through the sky

What does the poet compare the ocean's hunger to?

• The sun's heat

• The sand's stillness

• The poet's own longing

• The sky's vastness

What does the poet hope for in the conclusion of the poem?

• To reunite and relive a past connection

• To find new desires

• To move on from longing

• To forget the past