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Explain the following line with reference to the context in about four to five sentence each. The birds around me hopp’d and play’d, Their thoughts I cannot measure. - English

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Explain the following line with reference to the context in about four to five sentence each.

The birds around me hopp’d and play’d,

Their thoughts I cannot measure.

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  • Reference: These lines are from the poem “Lines Written in Early Spring” written by William Wordsworth.
  • Context: The poet was quite impressed with the beauty and peace that prevailed in the woodland. The birds were oblivious to the presence of the poet. They hopped and chirped around him in absolute bliss. The poet said these words while trying to fathom their thoughts.
  • Explanation: The poet was overwhelmed with delight in the company of birds, the plant kingdom, and the brook. He tried hard to understand the thoughts of the birds through the bird’s language. But he couldn’t succeed. He simply inferred that they were thrilled and enjoying the jocund company.
  • Comment: The. lines bring out the nature of the ‘Nature Poet’. .
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पाठ 3.2: Lines Written in the Early Spring - Exercises [पृष्ठ ८७]

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पाठ 3.2 Lines Written in the Early Spring
Exercises | Q 4. b. | पृष्ठ ८७

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