Q.5. Why is the image of the engine evoked by the poet?

Ans. : The engine is the source of energy to run machine. It is compared to bird as she is too a source of energy for her family. As without engine a machine can’t work in the same without a bird her family can’t survive.

Q.6. What do you like most about the poem?

Ans. : I like the simpilicity and pictorial presentation of the poem. The comparison between bird's movement with machine and Lizrad made in nice way. Also chirruping & trilling of goldfinch.

Q.7. What does the phrase “her barred face identity mask” mean?

Ans. : The phrase means that the bird’s barred or covered face becomes her identity mask recognition.