Vocation

 

Vocation. Comprehension. 

1. Profession: What are the three professions the speaker observes? 

• Hawker, Gardener, Watchman 

2. Time: When does the speaker see the hawker? 

• Morning 

3. Freedom: What aspect of the hawker's life does the speaker envy? 

• Freedom of movement 

4. Task: What does the gardener do with his spade? 

• Digs 

5. Worry: Who doesn't tell the gardener what to do? 

• Nobody 

6. Sun: What does the speaker wish for the gardener in relation to the sun? 

• Doesn't get bothered by the sun 

7. Time: When does the speaker see the watchman? 

• Evening 

8. Feeling: What does the speaker describe about the lane? 

• Dark 

9. Light: What object is described with a red eye? 

• Street lamp 

10. Activity: What does the watchman do with his lantern? 

• Swings it 

11. Companion: Who walks beside the watchman? 

• His shadow 

12. Sleep: Does the speaker think the watchman ever sleeps? 

• No 

13. Desire: What does the speaker wish for in relation to all three professions? 

• Freedom 

14. Age: What stage of life is the speaker in? 

• Childhood 

15. Responsibility: What does the speaker dislike about their life? 

• Responsibilities like school 

16. Contrast: What is the key difference between the speaker's life and the observed professions? 

• Lack of freedom 

17. Imagination: What does the speaker use to explore different lives? 

• Imagination

18. Limitation: What restricts the speaker's freedom? 

• Their age and societal expectations 

19. Theme: What is a central theme of the poem? 

• Longing for freedom and independence 

20. Connection: How does the poem connect to the notion of vocation or calling? 

• It shows a child's initial, non-practical, perception of different professions based on perceived freedom.

(Note: Can be interpreted in many ways)