Question

What does the poet suggest is a better way to behave than how Helen Grey is behaving? Use evidence from the poem to support your answer.

Answer 1

She is shallow and cold.

The poet suggests that behaving in a humble manner is better than behaving cold hearted, like Helen Gray is behaving.

Answer 2

I think the narrator means Helen Grey will be miserable if she doesn't change. Men like her look but dislike her behavior. She'll sour. "Take heed, you may trip and fall, and no one man care to stretch his arms."