'Feel at home!' 'Come again':
they say, and when I come
again and feel
at home, once, twice,
there will be no thrice-
for then I find doors shut on me.
Question 1: What invitation do the speaker's acquaintances extend to him, and how does he respond to it?
Answer: The speaker's acquaintances invite him to "feel at home" and encourage him to "come again." The speaker complies and returns multiple times, feeling at home each time.
Question 2: What change occurs in the speaker's experience after visiting multiple times?
Answer: After visiting multiple times and feeling at home, the speaker finds that the doors are shut on him, indicating that he is no longer welcome or accepted.
Question 3: What does the repetition of "once, twice, there will be no thrice" suggest about the speaker's experience?
Answer: The repetition suggests a pattern of rejection or exclusion. Despite initially feeling welcomed, the speaker realizes that his acceptance is temporary, and he will not be welcomed a third time.