News Break Max Fatchen

Now why so loving, darling, But surely youre some stranger,

and why the sudden kiss? No rage or hullabaloo.
Youd help me with some little jobs? Come closer, let me look, dear,
For goodness sake, whats this? Can this be REALLY you?

You face is clean for once, dear. Now are you struck by lightning
Your clothes without a crease. Or were you stunned at sport?
You saved your luncheon money? Ah now I see the reason.
Will wonders never cease? Youve brought your school report!

No dropping of your school books,

No shrieking, childish treble.
Today you are a lamb, love,
Where yesterday a rebel.
QUESTIONS

1. Who is the persona in the poem?

2. What kind of person is the kid?
3. In your opinion, why do you think he behaves strangely today?
4. Why does he have to behave that way?
5. Why did he got less marks in examination?
Activities
You are given an A4 paper. Fold it into two and do a report card of
the boy.
Your report card should include the following:
Name and class
Subjects taken and results
Ranking
Attendance
Teachers comments
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