Faces Quote by Louis MacNeice
“There seeps from heavily jowled or hawk-like foreign faces The guttural sorrow of the refugees.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Refugee" (1930s)
The poet describes the deep sorrow evident on the faces of displaced people, emphasizing their humanity.
In simple terms: Refugees show profound sorrow.
Recognize and honor refugee suffering.
Themes
Mood
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When to use this quote
- asylum hearings
- humanitarian aid
- educational curricula
- media coverage
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we help those who suffer?
- What does the poet’s tone reveal?
May romanticize suffering without action.