Question

In the poem “Casey’s Revenge,” how does Casey feel about the townspeople’s anger toward him for losing the game?

Answer 1

Answer:

In the poem Casey's Revenge, Casey feels upset by the townspeople's anger. The correct answer is the second one.

Explanation:

This feeling that Casey experiments is clearly shown in the line that says: "His bloodshot eyes in fury gleamed, his teeth were clenched in hate; | He gave his cap a vicious hook and pounded on the plate." at the end of the poem. The reader can easily understand how he feels towards people's anger with him. He feels that moment in the game can be his revenge, and he is willing to make the difference.

Answer 2

B. Casey is upset by the townspeople’s anger.

The townspeople being angry at Casey never quite subsides throughout the majority of the poem. In fact, it makes its presence known even toward the end of the poem as Casey comes up to bat in the ninth inning as is evidenced by “A dismal groan in chorus came; a scowl was on each face |When Casey walked up, bat in hand, and slowly took his place.” And, readers can tell he is upset at this in the lines that ensue: “His bloodshot eyes in fury gleamed, his teeth were clenched in hate; | He gave his cap a vicious hook and pounded on the plate.”