Nobody Loses All The Time Flashcards
(11 cards)
What does the phrase ‘the phantom of ourselves’ imply in the context of the poem?
It suggests a state of emotional numbness and detachment from one’s true self.
This reflects a loss of identity and connection to the living experience.
Who is the central character in the poem ‘nobody loses all the time’?
My Uncle Sol
Uncle Sol is portrayed as a figure of failure and misfortune.
What is the primary reason for Uncle Sol’s failed farming ventures?
Various animals consumed his crops or livestock.
Examples include chickens eating vegetables and skunks eating the chickens.
Fill in the blank: Uncle Sol indulged in the luxury of _______.
farming
What ultimately happened to Uncle Sol after his farming failures?
He drowned himself in the watertank.
This act symbolizes his despair and the culmination of his misfortunes.
True or False: Uncle Sol was successful in his various farming attempts.
False
What does the phrase ‘possibly most inexcusable of all’ suggest about farming in Uncle Sol’s life?
It indicates that farming was seen as an extravagant or foolish pursuit for him.
This reflects societal views on failure and success.
What song did Uncle Sol sing on Christmas Eve?
McCann He Was A Diver
This detail highlights a moment of joy in his otherwise troubled life.
Fill in the blank: Uncle Sol’s farm failed because the _______ ate the vegetables.
chickens
What did Uncle Sol attempt to start after the skunks died?
a worm farm
What literary technique is used in the phrase ‘drowned himself in the watertank’?
Metaphor
This phrase conveys despair and the finality of his failures.
