A: Dogs offer nonverbal loyalty. The “tearless, silent eyes” mean no pity, no questions, no demands—just presence.
A: Fire symbolizes divine power, creativity, or trial. The gods “dare” it, suggesting they are powerful but indifferent. The speaker challenges them to grant him this difficult wish. at a window by carl sandburg commonlit answer key
A: Dogs offer nonverbal loyalty. The “tearless, silent eyes” mean no pity, no questions, no demands—just presence.
A: Fire symbolizes divine power, creativity, or trial. The gods “dare” it, suggesting they are powerful but indifferent. The speaker challenges them to grant him this difficult wish.