A Woman’s Hands By Eva Bezwoda

A woman’s hands always hold something:

A handbag, a vase, a child, a ring, an idea.
My hands are tired of holding
They simply want to fold themselves.

On a crowded bus, I watched a nun’s empty hands

Till I reminded myself that she clutched God.
My hands are tired of holding.

I’d gladly let them go, and watch a pair of hands

Run ownerless through the world,
Scattering cooking pots and flowers and rings.

1. To gain insight into the poem's basic meaning, apply the SOAPSTone method. Keep in
mind that some of these elements function on multiple levels (e.g., author and speaker).
• What is the subject of the poem?
• On what occasion do you think the speaker is saying the poem?
• Who is the intended audience for the poem?
• What do you think the purpose of the poem is?
• Who is the speaker in the poem?
• What is the tone of the poem (the speaker's attitude toward the subject)?

2. Give examples of the following from the poem:

Symbolism Imagery
Alliteration Metaphor

3. What is the theme of this poem?

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1. What are three themes of this play?

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