6.5 Study of "Walking Around" by Pablo Neruda

• One of Neruda's notable works is "Veinte Poemas de Amor y una Canción Desesperada
• Neruda's poetry shaped modern Spanish literature.
• What does Neruda express in "Walking Around"?

  Alienation and disconnection
• The poem "Walking Around" reflects the historical and social conditions of the 1930s
• What historical event influenced "Walking Around"?

  The Great Depression
• Match the context of "Walking Around" with its description or theme:

  Historical ↔️ Great Depression, disenchantment

  Social ↔️ Urban suffering, alienation
• Which line in the poem highlights Neruda's disillusionment with being human?

  Ya estoy cansado de ser hombre
• In "Walking Around", the speaker expresses a desire to become a cat
• "Walking Around" explores the theme of profound disillusionment with humanity.
• What is Pablo Neruda's legacy in literature?

  Shaped modern Spanish literature
• Who was Pablo Neruda?

  Chilean poet
• Neruda received the Nobel Prize for his contributions to literature
• What prize did Pablo Neruda win in 1971?

  Nobel Prize in Literature
• Neruda's poetry often explores themes such as love, social justice, and nature
• Pablo Neruda was a Chilean poet and Nobel laureate.
• What is a notable work by Neruda that showcases his symbolic and sensual language?

  "Veinte Poemas de Amor y una Canción Desesperada"
• Match the theme with a notable work by Neruda:

  Love ↔️ "Veinte Poemas de Amor y una Canción Desesperada"

  Politics ↔️ "Canto General"
• Neruda's poetry, including "Walking Around," influenced modern Spanish literature
• What does Neruda express in "Walking Around" to reflect the turmoil of modern life?

  Alienation and disconnection
• The historical and social context of "Walking Around" includes the global economic depression of the 1930s.
• What social inequality is reflected in "Walking Around"?

  Economic hardships
• The poem highlights the contrast between human aspirations and harsh realities
• Order the key themes in "Walking Around" according to their relevance:

  1️⃣ Alienation from society

  2️⃣ Disenchantment with urban life

  3️⃣ Critique of social structures

  4️⃣ Search for identity
• Who was Pablo Neruda?

  Chilean poet
• Pablo Neruda was a Nobel laureate
• Pablo Neruda's poetry is known for its passion and sensuality.
• What are the main themes in Neruda's poetry?

  Love, politics, nature
• Match the literary aspect with its characteristic or notable work:

  Style ↔️ Symbolic and sensual language

  Themes ↔️ Love, politics, nature

  Influence ↔️ Shaped modern Spanish literature
• Neruda's style is characterized by symbolic and sensual language.
• Match the theme with a notable work by Neruda:

  Love ↔️ "Veinte Poemas de Amor y una Canción Desesperada"

  Politics ↔️ "Canto General"
• "Walking Around" was written during the 1930s
• The Great Depression influenced the themes in "Walking Around".
• Order the social contexts reflected in "Walking Around":

  1️⃣ Social inequalities

  2️⃣ Economic hardships

  3️⃣ Urban dehumanization
• What does the line "Ya estoy cansado de ser hombre" highlight?

  Disillusionment with modern life
• The speaker in "Walking Around" feels alienated because the sun and wind fail to provide comfort or cleansing
• Match the theme with a motif in "Walking Around":

  Alienation ↔️ Body parts

  Disenchantment ↔️ Urban landscape
• The absence of natural elements in "Walking Around" critiques modern urban life.
• Neruda uses similes to compare the city to a dark labyrinth
• What phrase is repeated in "Walking Around" for emphasis?

  Ya estoy cansado
• Poetic devices in "Walking Around" enhance its themes of alienation and disenchantment.