Question

how is the grieved lands considered an optimistic poem

Answer 1

Answer:

The poem "The Grieved Lands" by Agostinho Neto is all about the mounting of the Africa's communal exploitation.

Explanation:

The poem talks about the people in Africa being tied with the strong force of ancient slavery that still continues in the modern world.

It also talks about the disappearing of ancient flowers due to the establishment of the modern world.

Answer 2

The poem "Grieved Lands" is considered an optimistic poem that portrays both the imperishable African race and the African continent as being capable of withstanding anything.

• "The Grieved Lands," written by Agostinho Neto, is about the growing community exploitation of Africa.
• The first half of the poem shows the impact of Western influence on Africa and the plight of the natives.
• The tearful woes of ancient and modern slaves, crushed forest flowers crushed by iron and fire, stifled laughter and victorious voices of lament, and so on, represent the grievances of African lands.
• The poem's second half represents Africa's tenacious spirit in the face of persecution.
• They live in harmony by maintaining the virtues of sincerity, desire, and the straightforward rightness of the stars' existence. This demonstrates survival and optimism.

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