Ginny Lowe Connors - 'Tangle'

The poem 'Tangle' explores themes of struggle, love, and connection through the imagery of turtles wrestling in a lake. The narrator reflects on personal experiences of passion and the necessity of merging with another, while also contemplating solitude and fleeting connections. The poem concludes with a realization of the transient nature of these moments.

What initially appears to be struggling in the water near the shore?

• A piece of debris

• A single snapping turtle

• A large fish

• A water bird

What does the narrator compare the turtles' struggle to?

• A battle

• A dance

• A wrestling match

• A peaceful swim

What emotion does the narrator feel while observing the turtles?

• Indifference

• Fear

• Joy

• Empathy

What does the narrator question about their own life?

• The value of friendship

• The need for solitude

• The presence of inexplicable passion

• The importance of nature

What does the narrator conclude about human connections?

• They are always joyful

• They are unnecessary

• They are permanent

• They are fleeting