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Question
How does Keats’ poem, A Thing of Beauty appeal richly to the senses, stimulating the reader’s inner sight as well as the sense of touch and smell? Write your answer in about 120-150 words.
Solution
- John Keats in his poem, 'A thing of Beauty' used imagery greatly so that reader could be more in touch with the poem. His descriptions appeal to all our senses and give us delight.
- The cooling comfort of the bower, the beautiful daffodils dancing in the wind in its green environs, the refreshing stream that babbles as they fall and the musk rose blooms among the mid forest brake evoke our imagination, sense of hearing, touch and smell.
- The Sun, the Moon, and the trees both old and young give a peaceful spirit.
- The endless fountain of immortal joy is described as a thing of beauty.
Notes
Guidance:
Value Points:
Introduction
Keats’ descriptions allow for a deeper perception of the imaginary, converting it into a life-like experience stimulating the reader’s inner sight as well as the sense of touch and smell.
Justification (any 2-3)
- Keats establishes this with powerful imagery and wordplay.
- The cooling comfort of the bower, dancing daffodils in its green environs, the babbling stream and the mid forest break with the musk rose blooms evoke our imagination, sense of hearing, touch and smell.
- The stories of the mighty and the doom that befalls their appeal to our intellect.
- The endless fountain may be an allusion to the fountain of youth however it has a sublimating effect on the reader.
- Keats's poetic descriptions present beauty that appeals to our senses and gives delight.
Note -
✓ Use the given descriptors to mark the LQs. For CONTENT (refer to Value points) and EXPRESSION.
✓ If the response does not justify all points of a level, the response is marked down.
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1 ½ |
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1 |
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½ |
| DESCRIPTORS FOR EXPRESSION (Coherence & Cohesion + Accuracy) | MARKS |
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1 ½ |
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