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1. 1.

   What does stanza 1 tell us about the blacksmith?

2. 2.

   'His brow is wet with honest sweat,
   He earns whate'er he can,
   And looks the whole world in the face,
   For he owes not any man.'

   What do these lines mean? Explain in your own words.

3. 3.

   How does the poet describe the village blacksmith while he is at work?

4. 4.

   Why does the village blacksmith go to the church on Sunday? What makes his heart rejoice?

5. 5.

   What can you infer about the blacksmith's wife from the second last stanza?

6. 6.

   Why does the village blacksmith wipe a tear from his eyes?