Question

Answer the following question in 40-50 words:

What does the reference to fishermen not harming whales and the man gathering salt looking at his hurt hands signify in the poem?

Answer 1

The reference signifies a pause in exploitative and destructive human activities. It reflects the poet’s call for introspection and awareness of the harm humans cause to nature and themselves. By pausing, the fishermen and the salt gatherer are shown as reconnecting with their humanity and reflecting on their actions.