In at least 250 words, respond to some or all of the following prompts: What are the Ants Saying by Don Marquis
1. What does Archy’s tone reflect about his attitude toward humans? How does he characterize humans?
2. How do you think Don Marquis’ use of a cockroach as a speaking/writing character relates to his overall message in this poem? What is that message?
3. What is important about Archy’s perspective?
4. How is the historical, social, and/or cultural context of this poem reflected? It was published in 1935.