These question are based on selected poems from Ker, D.et al (eds.)New poetry from Africa; Soyinka, (ed.): Poems of Black Africa; Senanu K.E. and Vincent, T...

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In T.S. Eliot's "Journey of the Magi," the magi are aided on their journey by camels. The camels are depicted as stubborn and difficult to control, but they are also strong and resilient enough to carry the magi through the harsh desert terrain. The camels represent the physical and mental endurance required to undertake a difficult journey in pursuit of a spiritual goal. The magi's reliance on the camels also underscores their humility and their recognition of the importance of the natural world in their journey.