The black man's face bespoke revenge
As the fire passed from the sight.
For all he saw in his stick of wood
Was a chance to spite the white
Q1. What does the 'stick of wood' held by the black man symbolise in his own context?
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This phrase is both literary and symbolic. Literally, it means that the object i.e. peace of wood held by each one of them is helpful in keeping the fire burning. It can save their lives.
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As the black man is obsessed with the idea of not letting the white man have his share in the fire, he refuses to offer his stick of wood. Thus, to the black man, his stick of wood symbolises an opportunity to take revenge on the white man.
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