Question

question 1 to whom is the poet speaking in the first stanza? in other words, who is \you\ and who are \they\? cite text evidence from the selection to support your answer.

Explanation:

Without the actual poem text, it's impossible to determine with certainty. However, in general, when analyzing a poem, one looks for clues in the language, context - such as pronouns, descriptions, and the overall theme. If the poem has a personal tone, "you" could be a friend, loved - one, or even an abstract concept. "They" might refer to a group of people in contrast to the "you" or a general group mentioned in the poem's context. To answer accurately, specific text evidence from the poem is needed to identify the referents of these pronouns.

Answer:

Cannot be determined without the poem text for reference.