Question

What does the "House of a Thousand Doors" symbolize in Meena Alexander's poem?

• A. The complexity and openness of Indian culture
• B. The confinement and isolation of urban life
• C. A critique of colonialism in Indian history
• D. The simplicity and uniformity of rural traditions

Answer 1

Answer:

A. The complexity and openness of Indian culture

• It reflects India's vibrancy, its receptiveness to foreign ideas and cultures, and its longstanding tradition of hospitality, all of which are captured through the metaphor of a house with numerous doors.

• This openness, however, also exposes India to external influences, including colonial exploitation, as highlighted in the poem