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प्रश्न
Explain the following with reference to the context in about 50–60 word each.
I am just glad as glad can be That I am not them, that they are not me…
उत्तर
- Reference: The poet Ogden Nash says these words in the poem “Confession of a Bom Spectator’
- Context: While discussing about the athletes he admires, the poet says these words. Explanation: The poet was a born spectator. Right from his boyhood, he had seen boys aspire for sports championships. He had wondered at their ability to specialize in horse riding, to play hockey or basketball. He had seen young ones trying to play center in the football or be a tackle or offender in a game like a kabaddi. But he has been absolutely glad that he is not them and they are not him.
- Comment: Ogden Nash shows his contentment to be a spectator.
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| e.g. enter | center |
| hockey | |
| admire | |
| romp | |
| deeds | |
| score | |
| please | |
| wrist | |
| demands | |
| stadium |
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