Question

6. In the poem "Hanging Fire," what is the result of "momma's in the

bedroom with the door closed?"
A:The speaker is able to sneak out and visit with her friends
B:The speaker feels isolated with no one to answer her questions
C:The speaker is able to take several cookies from the cookie jar
D:The speaker knows it is past her bedtime, and she will put herself to bed

Answer 1

The answer is B, the speaker feels isolated with no one to answer her questions.

Step-by-step explanation:

Each stanza ends with the repetition of the phrase “and momma's in the bedroom / with the door closed” suggesting that things would be improved for her if she could only talk to her mother. The repetition of this line emphasizes our speaker's loneliness and isolation from her mother. The first time Lorde writes it, it's sad; by the third time, it's downright heartbreaking.