Question

Read the following extracts and answer the questions.   (5)

“I heard an old religious man But yesternight declare That he had found a text to prove That only God, my dear, Could love you for yourself alone And not your yellow hair.” (For Anne Gregory)

(i) Complete the sentence appropriately:   (1)

The speaker addresses the person he is speaking to as “my dear” because ______.

(ii) Answer in about 40 words.   (2)

The poet mentions “yellow hair”. What is its significance in the context of the statement?

(iii) Fill in the blank with the correct word from the brackets.   (1)

The poet suggests that God's love in comparison to that of a human being is ______. (selfish/selfless)

(iv) As per the above extract, what attributes does God not love a person for?    (1)

1. Wealth
2. Physical appearance
3. Intelligence
4. Inner qualities
5. Youth
   Select the correct option.
   
   1. 1 and 4
   2. 3, 4, and 5
   3. 2 and 4
   4. Only 4

Answer 1

(i) The speaker addresses the person he is speaking to as “my dear” because he is emotionally connected to them and wants to convey a personal message about love and its true nature.

(ii) The poet mentions “yellow hair” as a symbol of external beauty. In the context of the statement, it highlights how people often admire and love others for their physical appearance rather than their inner qualities. However, true love, like that of God, goes beyond physical beauty.

(iii) The poet suggests that God's love in comparison to that of a human being is selfless.

(iv) 2 and 4