Question

What is symbolized by the “house with a thousand doors” in Meena Alexander’s poem?

• A. A haunted mansion
• B. A school of wisdom
• C. Multiple identities and transitions
• D. A temple of gods

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Multiple identities and transitions

The house is a metaphor for life and personal identity, with each door symbolizing a different experience, particularly reflecting the poet's immigrant life and cultural displacement.