Available Answers

1. 1.

   What does the poet hope to find in Innisfree?

2. 2.

   Why does the poet want to make a cabin out 'clay and wattles'? Why doesn't he consider making the cabin with modern materials?

3. 3.

   What does 'veils of the morning' mean?

4. 4.

   What does the poet mean by 'deep heart's core'? What does it tell us about the nature of his desire?

5. 5.

   I will arise and go now, and go to Innisfree−

   1. Why does the poet say that he will 'arise'?
   2. From where will he 'arise'?
   3. What kind of meaning does the word 'now' convey?
6. 6.

   Nine bean-rows will I have there, a hive for the honey-bee−

   1. What kind of life does the poet want and describe here?
   2. Why do you think he turns to this kind of life?