A FIGHTERS LINES by MARZUKI ALI

I am old and won

and have lost all my strength sufferings
and the history of the fight for independence
have force sacrifices that know no name or life
From the wheelchair of the rest of my days
I, body and energy crushed
see and cannot do much
these times are too big a challenge
for the remnants of my crippled years
the net of deceit spread everywhere disturbs
me.
In the name of justice
Wake up and form ranks sons of our ancestor
Be brave
And erect a wall of people
Stand up heirs of our freedom
I have no more voice
It is you now who should speak!

1. What does the title of the poem speak of?

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2. How does the word wheelchair in stanza 2 symbolize?
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3. How does the persona feel about his country?
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4. In your opinion, why do you think the persona wants the younger generation to continue
defending the country from present threats?
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5. What is the main idea in the first stanza?
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6. In stanza 4, what do the streams look like under the hot sun?
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7. What is Nature personified as?
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8. What is your opinion about the significance of the poem in our daily lives?
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