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interest : the extra money that you pay when you

borrow money

pay through

the nose : pay much more for something than it is

really worth

fiery : angry, excited

eat your fill : eat as much as you want

devote : use time or energy for a particular

purpose

let's understand :

c1. answer the following in a word, a phrase or a sentence
each :

1. Who are referred to as ‘they’ in the poem?

2. “They weave cloth, but they go naked.” What does this
line mean?

3. Why do these people sigh?

4. Who does the poet refer to as God-loving men? What
do they do?

5. Is the poet sympathetic to them? How do you know?

c2. discuss in small groups and answer the following:

1. Who is the speaker in this poem? Who is he

talking about?

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