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प्रश्न
Why does the poet think that the birds were happy?
उत्तर
The poet thinks that the birds were happy because they hopped and played around him. Their least motion displayed their most joy.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
What is the relationship between the narrator and the listener?
What does the poet long for?
Fill in the blanks choosing the words from the box given and complete the summary of the poem:
The poet Okara in this narrative monologue painfully condemns the (a)______ displayed by adults, both in their words and actions. Here, a father laments to his son about the negative changes that creep into the attitude and behaviour of humans, when they grow into (b)______. He says that people used to be (c)______ when they laugh and the honesty would be reflected in their eyes. But, people of modern times laugh (d)______. Their handshakes used to be warm and happy conveying a sense of togetherness, but nowadays the handshakes have become a mere (e)______. He warns his son that people are not trust-worthy and have become so selfish that they are concerned only about their own (f)______benefits. People utter words of welcome and exchange (g)______, but those words come only from the tip of their tongues and not from the depth of their hearts. Humans have learnt the art of changing their (h)______ expressions according to situations merely to ensure social acceptance. They wear(i)______ and exhibit multiple faces. The narrator admits that he has also changed into a hypocrite. However, he tells his son that though he (j)______ his expressions, he does all these against his will. He says he wants to become a (k)______ again and laugh genuinely. He wants to (l)______ the unreal things and (m)______how to laugh as he had done once upon a time. When he laughs before the (n)______, he sees no expression. His teeth are bare like that of the (o)______of a snake. So, he asks his son to show him how to laugh the way he used to laugh when he was a kid like him.
| relearn | adults | facial |
| personal | fangs | child |
| fakes | superficially | duplicity |
| genuine | unlearn | falsity |
| masks | mirror | pleasantries |
Interpret each of the following expression used in the poem, in one or two line.
to unlearn all these muting things
Explain the following lines with reference to the context.
Once upon a time, son They used to laugh with their eyes:
The poet does not wish to exchange position with the runners. Why?
Are the athletes conscious of the feelings of others? Why do you say so?
How does the poet establish the victory of common sense over ego?
Explain the following with reference to the context in about 50–60 word each.
Athletes, I’ll drink to you, Or eat with you, Or anything except compete with you…
Underline the alliterated word in the following line.
For this most modest physiques…
You are the School Pupil Leader. Mention some qualities that can be drawn from the field of sports to improve your leadership skills.
Does Nature affect a person’s thoughts and feelings? Explain.
How do people bring grief and sorrow to one another?
The poet experiences sadness because ______.
‘Nature can nurture’. Describe how this process happens.
What is Macavity’s nickname?
Identify the literary devices used in the following lines:
- He sways his head from side to side, with movements like a snake.
- They say he cheats at cards.
Pick out all the pairs of rhyming words used in the poem.
Which line is repeated in the poem? What is the effect created by this repetition?
Who are the ‘deserving ones’?
What does ‘Everest’ in the title stand for?
Read the given line and answer the question that follow.
We are proud of the position we hold; humble as we are
- What is the speaker proud of?
- How is the speaker both humble and proud?
- Pick out the alliteration in these lines.
Are all deposed kings slain by the deposer?
What does the crown of rulers stand for?
What are the various functions and objects given up by a defeated king?
Explain the following line with reference to the context in about 5 to 8 line:
“Our lands, our lives, and all are Bolingbroke’s,
And nothing can we call our own but death;”
Explain the following line with reference to the context in about 5 to 8 line:
All murdered – for within the hollow crown
That rounds the mortal temples of a king Keeps Death his court, …”
Explain the following line with reference to the context in about 5 to 8 line:
“How can you say to me, I am a king?”
