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Question
Read the extract and complete the activities given below:
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Afoot and light-hearted I take to the open road, |
A1. Identify the lines from the extract that indicate the speaker's ‘independence’ and ‘self-reliance’: (2)
| Independence | (1) ____________ |
| (2) ____________ | |
| Self-reliance | (1) ____________ |
| (2) ____________ |
A2. The narrator doesn’t want ‘constellations’ near to him. Give reasons. (2)
A3. ‘A man without liberty is a body without a soul.’ Explain your views in about 50 Words. (2)
A4. Name and explain the figure of speech in the following line: (2)
‘Henceforth I Whimper no more, postpone no more, need nothing.’
A5. Compose four poetic lines of your own on ‘freedom.’ (2)
Solution
A1.
| Independence | (1) "Afoot and light-hearted I take to the open road," "Healthy, free, the world before me," |
| (2) "The long brown path before me leading wherever I choose." | |
| Self-reliance | (1) "Henceforth I ask not good-fortune, I myself am good fortune," |
| (2) "Done with indoor complaints, libraries, querulous criticisms, Strong and content I travel the open road." |
A2. The narrator does not want the constellations near him because he is content with the present and his journey on Earth. He believes that the Earth is sufficient and does not seek distant, unattainable things. This line symbolizes his self-reliance and independence, showing that he does not need external guidance or fortune to shape his path.
A3. Liberty is essential for a meaningful and fulfilling life. Without freedom, a person cannot express thoughts, make choices, or explore opportunities, much like a body without a soul. Just as the soul gives life to the body, liberty gives purpose and happiness to a person, allowing them to grow and achieve their dreams.
A4. Repetition
Explanation: The phrase "no more" is repeated for emphasis. This repetition highlights the poet's determination to move forward in life without complaints, regrets, or dependency, reinforcing his sense of independence and self-reliance.
A5. “Freedom is the light that guides my way,
With open skies and dreams to sway.
No chains to hold, no fears to bind,
A world of hope, a peaceful mind.”
