Stanza VII
Describe the present occupation of the friend of his boyhood. What information about his friend does the word "native" give us? What phrases show how he does his work?
Compare the farmer's query in the last line with that in the first line of the poem.
SYNOPSIS OF DETAILS
Under the following heads, point out the resemblance of Hallam to the statesman and of Tennyson to the farmer:
1. Early friendship
2. Their separation
3. Progress since parting
4. Memories of each other.
It is hoped that no teacher will use these questions as a substitute for his own questioning. If they are accepted as suggestive in regard to both interpretation and method, they may be of real service, otherwise they will be almost valueless.
WATERLOO
(Fourth Reader, page 311)