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Question
Discuss with your group and justify the title of the poem ‘The Pulley’ in your own words.
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Solution
The pulley works only when it is pulled by someone's hands. The poet has given the poem the title "The Pulley' to express the idea that only when 'repining restlessness' keeps man discontented despite his abundance of riches and graces, will he be drawn towards God. Just as a pulley drawers something from a lower position to a higher position. In the same way, man's thoughts will be lifted towards God, its the creator.
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Go through the following images and try to link them with our lives. For example, Storm - Hardships that we face in our life.
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Sorrowful moments |
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Determination |
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Strength |
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Life |
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Honour |
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Hope |
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Wisdom |
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Choose the correct alternative from the following.
In the poem, ‘The Pulley’ is considered _____________.
Choose the correct alternative from the following
_____________ is an example of a Pun from the poem.
Discuss and answer in your own words, and write in your notebook.
The poet has used the word REST thrice in the poem. Write what the word implies in each of the three lines it occurs.
Discuss and answer in your own words, and write in your notebook.
Besides those given in the poem, what other gifts has God blessed mankind with above his other creations? Enlist them.
Discuss and answer in your own words, and write in your notebook.
When does man generally turn to God? Give one example to support your response.
Write Critical Appreciation of the poem in a paragraph format.
Points
- Title
- Poet
- Rhyme scheme
- Favourite line
- Theme/Central idea
- Figures of speech
- Special features - Type of the poem, language, tone, implied meaning, etc.
- Why I like/ dislike the poem.
Write a paragraph on the points in the block given below to get a summary of the given stanza of the poem.
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Write a paragraph on the points in the block given below to get a summary of the given stanza of the poem.
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