Reading Guide "Any Human to Another"

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Reading Guide | "Any Human to Another" Before-Reading Activities Directions: Before you read Countee Cullen's poem "Any Human to Another," review the vocabulary and terms for this reading and answer the short-answer questions. Vocabulary Word speaker blade (noun) Definition the cutting part of a tool crown (noun) a reward of victory or mark of honor; a royal headdress ills (noun) misfortunes or causes of distress; physical ailments or sicknesses unique (adj.) being the only one; being without a like or equal; unusual wreathed (verb) covered, intertwined or arranged in a circular shape; formed a band of intertwined flowers or leaves worn as a mark of honor or victory Definition the narrative voice of a poem; it is similar to the narrator in a work of prose Example In the poem "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening," the speaker describes stopping in the woods on his way home one night. The speaker narrates the events using the first-person, or I, voice. 1. Although people come from different backgrounds and cultures, what are some characteristics that all people share? [Hint: Think about feelings or ideas that connect all human beings.] Emotions,Desire for Dignity and Respect,Connection 2. Think about the characteristics you identified above. Which one do you think is the most important for human beings to share? Why? I believe the desire for dignity and respect is the most important characteristic for human beings to share. This is because it underpins so many other aspects of the human experience. When people are treated with dignity, they are more likely to feel valued, motivated, and capable of forming healthy relationships and contributing to society. ©2019 EdisonLearning - All Rights Reserved Reading Guide | "Any Human to Another" During-Reading Activities Directions: Read "Any Human to Another." As you read, answer these questions. When you are finished, save your work and complete the rest of the lesson. 1. In the first stanza, how does the speaker say ills affect him? he speaker feels the sting of dehumanization and the urgency to fight back for dignity, not only for himself but for others who endure similar hardships. 2. What does the speaker suggest about "your grief and mine"? To what does he compare this? a single body 3. Why do you think the speaker says that no one "is allowed / A little tent … / All his little own"? What does this mean? convey the idea that human suffering and grief cannot be isolated or kept to oneself. 4. How does the speaker contrast joy and sorrow in the fourth stanza? Do you agree with this? Why or why not? I would argue that joy, too, has a powerful ability to connect people. Celebrations, shared moments of happiness, and collective experiences of joy can also create strong bonds between individuals. 5. According to the final stanza, how should people react to other people's grief? people should respond to others' grief with compassion, empathy, and understanding. 6. Do you agree with the author that it is important for humans to share each other's pain? Explain your answer. Yes, I agree with the author that it is important for humans to share each others pain. Sharing in each others pain allows for deeper empathy and connection between individuals, fostering a sense of solidarity. ©2019 EdisonLearning - All Rights Reserved