Question

Line 14 "An old... heat". What does this tell us about the emotions and attitudes of the Zulu people, according to the poet?

A) The Zulu people are resilient and unbothered by the cold.
B) The Zulu people are uncomfortable and dislike the cold.
C) The Zulu people are indifferent to the weather.
D) The Zulu people find the cold invigorating and refreshing.

Answer 1

According to the poet, the Zulu people are resilient and unbothered by the cold.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the given line of the poem, 'An old... heat', the poet portrays the emotions and attitudes of the Zulu people as resilient and unbothered by the cold. The use of the word 'old' suggests that the Zulu people have endured and overcome cold temperatures in the past, indicating their resilience. Additionally, the phrase 'heat' implies that they have ways of staying warm and comfortable despite the cold weather. Therefore, option A) The Zulu people are resilient and unbothered by the cold is the correct answer.