Who do you think were the bird's neighbours? Why do you think so? Discuss.
The bird's neighbours were likely other birds living in the same tree or nearby trees.
Since the bird lived in a nest on a tree, other birds nesting in the same area would be its neighbours.
The poem mentions 'neighbours' in the context of not knowing how the world is made, suggesting these neighbours are similar birds with equally limited understanding of the world beyond their immediate surroundings.
Explanation
The last stanza states: 'I don't know how the world is made, And neither do my neighbours.' This suggests the bird's neighbours are other birds who, like the bird itself, have limited knowledge of the world. Living in the same tree or nearby trees, these birds share similar experiences and similar limitations in understanding the vastness of the world. The discussion encourages students to think about community and shared experiences.
Solution Steps
The bird's neighbours were likely other birds living in the same tree or nearby trees
Birds nesting in the same area would naturally be considered neighbours
The poem's reference to 'neighbours' suggests they share similar limited understanding of the world