Why are al-ghulām al-khiff and al-ʿanīf al-muthaqqal contrasted?
Imruʾ al-Qays: The Horse’s Speed, Agility, and Similes (Verses 52–58)
- To show that only children ride horses
- To contrast coat colors
- To demonstrate the horse’s force on both a light and a heavy rider
- To name two different tents