Question

c. What causes the blacksmith to think simultaneously of both his wife and
daughter?​

Answer 1

Answer:

— In these stanzas, the speaker tells the reader that when the blacksmith attends church on Sunday, the voice of his daughter singing in the choir reminds him of his wife's voice, who he believes is singing in heaven

Answer 2

Explanation:

In the poem "The Village Blacksmith" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, the poet describes the blacksmith as a large, strong man with long, black hair and a tan face. In stanza one, the reader discovers he has "large and sinewy hands." Additionally, the poet compares the "muscles of his brawny arms" to "iron bands" to emphasize the blacksmith's physical strength. In stanza two, the poet goes on to describe his hair as "crisp, and black, and long," and "his face is like the tan." All of these characteristics are physical.

However, as the poem proceeds, the reader discovers more important...