Question

In the poem, the husband's act of digging the grave is seen by the wife as:

• A. A sign of strength
• B. A coping mechanism
• C. An act of emotional coldness
• D. A traditional duty

Answer 1

Answer:

C. An act of emotional coldness

The wife is disturbed by the mechanical way her husband dug their child’s grave, which to her symbolizes his emotional detachment, even though it might have been his way of grieving.