1. What is the difference between the two types of smiles in this poem? (2)

2. How is a contrast created between the poet’s life before Russell was born and now he has arrived? (4)

3. How does Paterson use the traditional love sonnet style to shape this poem? (4)

4. The speaker in this poem reflects on the nature of life. With close textual reference, show how Paterson examines the nature of life or existence in another poem (or poems) that you have read. (10)