Term 1 Final Exam - Comprehension

• What does "The soul selects her own society" imply about the speaker's view on relationships?


  It implies that the speaker believes the soul carefully chooses who to connect with and then closes off to others.
• How do the "Chariots" and "Emperor" images support the theme of independence?


  The images show that even powerful figures can't influence the soul's decisions, highlighting its independence.
• "The Soul Selects Her Own Society": This poem explores the soul’s power to choose its companions, shutting out the rest of the world. The soul is depicted as independent and selective, choosing only a few close relationships while ignoring others, even when external pressures exist.
• What does it mean when the soul is described as "An Imperial friend"?


  It means the soul can be a powerful, loyal ally to itself.
• Why should the soul "stand in awe" of itself?


  The soul should "stand in awe" because it holds ultimate power and authority over itself.