Question

Read the excerpt.

Thae winks and finger-ends, I dread,
Are notice takin’!
In “To a Louse” by Robert Burns, what is the reaction of others in the church to Jenny’s gesture?


They turn away.
They laugh out loud.
They notice and point.
They ignore her.

Answer 1

Answer: They notice and point.

The word "winks" signals that people are noticing the gesture, while "finger-ends" refers to fingers that are pointing. Therefore, the conclusion is that the people are noticing, and pointing.

"To a Louse" is a poem that describes how an elegant lady in church had a louse on her head, which she was unaware of. It is a social criticism on the idea of class, and the value that people give to physical appearance.

Answer 2

The correct answer for this question is "They notice and point."

Thae winks and finger-ends, I dread,
Are notice takin’!
In “To a Louse” by Robert Burns, the reaction of others in the church to Jenny’s gesture is that they notice and point.