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Long Questions and Answers from 'Shall I Compare Thee' for Class 12.
Long/ broad/ descriptive Suggestive Questions and Answers from 'Shall I Compare Thee' for West Bengal Board Class Xii students.
Shall I Compare Thee to a Summer's Day?
1) "Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?...all too short a date"- Explain.
Ans:- These lines have been taken from " Shall I Compare Thee to a Summer's Day?" written by William Shakespeare. The poet expresses his deep faith in the immortality of his friend's beauty.
The poet emphasizes that his friend's lovliness is much superior to that of a summer's day. He is more even-tempered than the summer season. He is more attractive and impressive than it. Sometime rough winds violently shake the tiny buds of May. But the beauty of the poet's friend is enduring and everlasting. It never fades away and it does withstand the ravages of time. So the poet hesitates to compare his friend to a summer's day.
2) "Some times too hot the eye of heaven shines...By chance or nature changing course untrimmed"- Why does the 'eye of heaven' mean here? Why does the poet use the word 'fair' twice? How does 'every fair' decline?
Ans:- These lines have been taken from 'Shall I Compare Thee' written by William Shakespeare. The 'eye of heaven' means 'the sun'.
Shakespear uses the word 'fair' twice to refer to every beautiful object or nature and to suggest fairness as a whole.
According to the poet, every beautiful thing of nature loses its beauty either by chance or by nature's changing course. Rough winds in summer destroy the buds which adorn every tree in May. Again, the gold complexion of the sun is dimmed when it goes behind the clouds. Every fair element of nature loses its beauty in course of time. No beauty can exist forever. It means that summer is short lived.
3) " But thy eternal summer shall not fade... When in eternal lines to time thou growst"- Who is the poet? What is meant by 'thy eternal summer'? Whose eternal summer is referred to here? How does the poet suggest that 'the eternal summer' shall never end?
Ans:- These lines have been taken from "Shall I Compare Thee to a Summer's Day?" written by William Shakespeare.
The phrase 'eternal summer' means the immortality of the youth.
The 'eternal summer' of the poet's friend who is 'the world's fresh ornament' is referred to here.
According to the poet, summer is undoubtedly beautiful, but it loses its beauty with the passages of time. The poet thinks that his friend is more lovely and moderate than the beauty of summer. The poet here boldly affirms that his friend is the embodiment of eternal beauty. Nothing can steal away his summer nor defile the sublimity that his friend is possessed of. His friend will remain beautiful for ever. Here the poet wants to immortalize his friend through his verse.
Long notes for class 12 from "Thank You Ma'am".
Long Suggestive questions and answers from Thank You Ma'am for WBBSE class xii students.
Ans:- Roger was caught red-handed by the Mrs. Jones was exceptionally a strong lady. She wanted to teach him the difference between right and wrong. Therefore, in a tone of irony Mrs. Jones told him, once she got through with him, Roger was going to remember her. Hearing that, Roger was going to remember her. Hearing that, Roger got frightened, and thought she would certainly take him to prison. Then sweat popped on his face.
The boy began to struggle to free himself from the grip of Mrs. Jones.
Mrs. Jones jerked Roger in front of her. She put a half-nelson about Roger's neck, and continued to drag him up the street. Finally she took Roger home.
2) "Eat some more, son,"- Who is the speaker? What is offered to the listener? What picture of the speaker's character is revealed in this line?
Ans:- Mrs. Jones is the speaker.
The listener is offered some lima beans, ham, cocoa and a half of her ten-cent cake.
Mrs. Jones could understand that Roger was hungry. Moreover, it was about midnight then. She at once played the role of a perfect host. She had known earlier that Roger was alone in the world. For that a motherly feeling awakened from the bottom of her heart for the boy. She too felt a sort of attachment for the boy. Therefore, she fed the boy affectionately, sincerely and with love and care with what she had ready at hand.
3) "I wanted a pair of blue suede shoes,"-What reply did the speaker get and how did he react?
Ans:- In the course of conversation at the home of Mrs. Jones, Roger said he had a desire to buy a pair of blue suede shoes. For that reason, he made an attempt to steal the purse of Mrs. Jones for money. Hearing that, Mrs. Jones said he could have asked her for the money.
Hearing that reply, Roger was absolutely surprised. He looked at Mrs. Jones in wonder. The water was dripping from his face. He became speechless for a moment. He forgot if he had dried his face. Though he had dried his face once, not knowing what to do next, he dried his face once again.
4) " I were young once and I wanted things I could not get."- Who was the speaker and to whom was it spoken? Why did the speaker comment so? How did the person spoken to react?
Ans:- The speaker was Mrs. Jones and it was spoken to Roger.
The incident of Roger reminded Mrs. Jones how she had passed her days in her youth. She told Roger that she, like any other girl, also wanted things that she could not get. And she said she too had to do something unfair in her life. She looked thoughtful, and she wanted Roger not to go in the wrong. Perhaps she thought to help the boy so that he would not make mistakes anymore. That's why, Mrs. Jones commented so.
Roger reacted strangely. His mouth opened, and he frowned unwittingly.
Long notes for class 12 from "On Killing a Tree" by Gieve Patel.
Long suggestive question and answers for class xii from On Killing a Tree.
1) "And out of its leprous hide.."- what grows from leprous hide of the tree? How does the hide of the tree look like,a to the poet? What does the poet want to indicate by the expression 'leprous hide'?
Ans: Leaves grow from the leprous hide of the tree.
The hide of the tree looks like the discolored skin of a leprosy patient.
By personifying the tree, the poet compares the rough bark of the tree to the rough skin of a leprosy patient. Leprosy is an infectious disease that hinders the normal growth of a patient , whereas the leprous hide does not prevent the growth of a tree. Leaves sprout from that hide and help the tree grow normally. The poet ironically indicates that the bark may appear leprous, but it is the symbol of growth not destruction.
2) "The root is to be pulled out-
Out of the anchoring earth"- What does the expression 'anchoring earth' mean? Bring out the comparison implied here. What does the poet want to say in the quoted lines?
Ans: In the poem On Killing a Tree the expression anchoring earth means that the roots have sunk firmly into the earth and secured the tree.
The poet here compares the root of the tree to an anchor. An anchor keeps a boat or a ship in one place. Similarly the roots hold the tree firmly fixed into the earth.
In the quoted lines, the poet wants to say that if a man wants to kill a tree completely, he should pull its roots out from inside the earth where they have held the tree firmly fixed.
3) "so hack and chop
But this alone won't do it"- what does 'it' refer to? Why cannot hacking and chopping alone do it?
Ans:- Here 'it' refers to the act of killing a tree.
At the time of hacking and chopping, a tree feels severe pain. But the pain and bleeding last for a short period of time the bleeding bark heals itself rapidly. In course of time green twigs appear from the part that remains close to the ground, and they grow into miniature boughs gradually. If the boughs remain unchecked, they will expand again, and the tree gets back its former size. So hacking and chopping cannot kill a tree.
4) " The source white and wet,
The most sensitive, hidden"- what is the 'source' referred to here? Why does the poet call the source the most sensitive?
Ans:- Here the 'source' refers to the root of the tree.
The poet says that root of the tree lies hidden inside the earth for years. It acts as its anchor and it is the source of its life. This source is white and wet. It is white because it is kept under the ground for years, and does not get sunlight. It is wet because it always absorbs water and other minerals to make the tree alive. The poet calls the root the most sensitive because its not only supplies food to the tree but also clings the tree firmly to the earth.
Ans: Leaves grow from the leprous hide of the tree.
The hide of the tree looks like the discolored skin of a leprosy patient.
By personifying the tree, the poet compares the rough bark of the tree to the rough skin of a leprosy patient. Leprosy is an infectious disease that hinders the normal growth of a patient , whereas the leprous hide does not prevent the growth of a tree. Leaves sprout from that hide and help the tree grow normally. The poet ironically indicates that the bark may appear leprous, but it is the symbol of growth not destruction.
2) "The root is to be pulled out-
Out of the anchoring earth"- What does the expression 'anchoring earth' mean? Bring out the comparison implied here. What does the poet want to say in the quoted lines?
Ans: In the poem On Killing a Tree the expression anchoring earth means that the roots have sunk firmly into the earth and secured the tree.
The poet here compares the root of the tree to an anchor. An anchor keeps a boat or a ship in one place. Similarly the roots hold the tree firmly fixed into the earth.
In the quoted lines, the poet wants to say that if a man wants to kill a tree completely, he should pull its roots out from inside the earth where they have held the tree firmly fixed.
3) "so hack and chop
But this alone won't do it"- what does 'it' refer to? Why cannot hacking and chopping alone do it?
Ans:- Here 'it' refers to the act of killing a tree.
At the time of hacking and chopping, a tree feels severe pain. But the pain and bleeding last for a short period of time the bleeding bark heals itself rapidly. In course of time green twigs appear from the part that remains close to the ground, and they grow into miniature boughs gradually. If the boughs remain unchecked, they will expand again, and the tree gets back its former size. So hacking and chopping cannot kill a tree.
4) " The source white and wet,
The most sensitive, hidden"- what is the 'source' referred to here? Why does the poet call the source the most sensitive?
Ans:- Here the 'source' refers to the root of the tree.
The poet says that root of the tree lies hidden inside the earth for years. It acts as its anchor and it is the source of its life. This source is white and wet. It is white because it is kept under the ground for years, and does not get sunlight. It is wet because it always absorbs water and other minerals to make the tree alive. The poet calls the root the most sensitive because its not only supplies food to the tree but also clings the tree firmly to the earth.
#H.S suggestive notes from On Killing a Tree#, #WBCHSE Class 12 English notes#
Short notes for class 12 from "Asleep in the Valley".
Asleep in the Valley
Arthur Rimbaud
1) Where does the slow stream flow?
Ans: The slow stream flows through the small green valley.
2) "...they fill the hollow full of light".- What are 'they' referred to here?
Ans: In the poem "Asleep in the Valley", 'they' refer to the rays of the sun.
3) What is the soldier's pillow made of?
Ans: The soldier's pillow made of fern.
4) Who lies stretching in the heavy undergrowth?
Ans: The young soldier lies stretching in the heavy undergrowth.
5) What is the smile of the young soldier compared with?
Ans: The smile of the young soldier is compared with the smile of an infant.
6) "The humming insects don't disturb his rest;"- Why?
Ans: The humming insects don't disturb the rest of the young soldier because he is dead now.
7) What does the expression 'sun-soaked' mean?
Ans: It means the grasses are made hot by the scorching heat of the sun.
8) Who is asked to keep the soldier warm?
Ans: The nature is asked to keep the soldier warm.
9) "...there are two red holes."- Where are 'two red holes' seen?
Ans: Two red holes are seen in the side of the dead young soldier.
10) What does the word 'rest' sihnify?
Ans: The word rest signifies death.
Arthur Rimbaud
1) Where does the slow stream flow?
Ans: The slow stream flows through the small green valley.
2) "...they fill the hollow full of light".- What are 'they' referred to here?
Ans: In the poem "Asleep in the Valley", 'they' refer to the rays of the sun.
3) What is the soldier's pillow made of?
Ans: The soldier's pillow made of fern.
4) Who lies stretching in the heavy undergrowth?
Ans: The young soldier lies stretching in the heavy undergrowth.
5) What is the smile of the young soldier compared with?
Ans: The smile of the young soldier is compared with the smile of an infant.
6) "The humming insects don't disturb his rest;"- Why?
Ans: The humming insects don't disturb the rest of the young soldier because he is dead now.
7) What does the expression 'sun-soaked' mean?
Ans: It means the grasses are made hot by the scorching heat of the sun.
8) Who is asked to keep the soldier warm?
Ans: The nature is asked to keep the soldier warm.
9) "...there are two red holes."- Where are 'two red holes' seen?
Ans: Two red holes are seen in the side of the dead young soldier.
10) What does the word 'rest' sihnify?
Ans: The word rest signifies death.
Suggestive Short answer type questions from "Strong Roots".
Strong Roots
1) Who was Kalam's father's helpmate?
Ans: Kalam's father's helpmate was Kalam's mother.
2) What did Kalam think of prayers as a child?
Ans: Kalam did not have any idea about the Arabic prayers chanted there but he thought they reached God.
3) What was Kalam's father's answer when he asked about the relevance of prayer?
Ans: Kalam's father opined that prayer made possible a communion of the spirit between people.
4) "I do not recall..."- What Kalam recall?
Ans: Kalam can not recall the exact number of people his mother fed everyday.
5) Why was Rameswaram famous to pilgrims?
Ans: Rameswaram was famous to pilgrims for the Shiva temple.
6) Where is there no division of wealth, age, caste or creed?
Ans: There is no division of wealth, age, caste or creed in the cosmos.
7) What did Kalam try to understand from his father?
Ans: Kalam tried to understand the fundamental truths of life revealed to him by his father.
8) "This is not a correct approach at all..."- What is not a correct approach?
Ans: To propitiate demonic forces with prayers and offerings by a go-between is not a correct approach.
9) What, according to Kalam did his father possess?
Ans: According to Kalam, his father possessed great innate wisdom and a true generosity of spirit.
10) What is Kalam's belief about divine power?
Ans: Kalam firmly believes that there exists a divine power that controls our life.
11) Where would the author's father take him for prayers? 1) Who was Kalam's father's helpmate?
Ans: Kalam's father's helpmate was Kalam's mother.
2) What did Kalam think of prayers as a child?
Ans: Kalam did not have any idea about the Arabic prayers chanted there but he thought they reached God.
3) What was Kalam's father's answer when he asked about the relevance of prayer?
Ans: Kalam's father opined that prayer made possible a communion of the spirit between people.
4) "I do not recall..."- What Kalam recall?
Ans: Kalam can not recall the exact number of people his mother fed everyday.
5) Why was Rameswaram famous to pilgrims?
Ans: Rameswaram was famous to pilgrims for the Shiva temple.
6) Where is there no division of wealth, age, caste or creed?
Ans: There is no division of wealth, age, caste or creed in the cosmos.
7) What did Kalam try to understand from his father?
Ans: Kalam tried to understand the fundamental truths of life revealed to him by his father.
8) "This is not a correct approach at all..."- What is not a correct approach?
Ans: To propitiate demonic forces with prayers and offerings by a go-between is not a correct approach.
9) What, according to Kalam did his father possess?
Ans: According to Kalam, his father possessed great innate wisdom and a true generosity of spirit.
10) What is Kalam's belief about divine power?
Ans: Kalam firmly believes that there exists a divine power that controls our life.
Ans: Abul Kalam's father took his son to a local mosque for prayers.
12) What was really very gratifying about life at Rameswaram?
Ans: Rameswaram was famous as a Hindu spot for pilgrimage, but there the majority Muslim community lived amicably with the minority Hindus.
13) How was Abdul Kalam's childhood secure?
Ans: Abdul Kalam's childhood was secure, both materially and emotionally.
14) What was the author totally convinced of?
Ans: Abdul Kalam was totally convinced that the Arabic prayers chanted by him without knowing its meaning, reached God.
15) What did the author's father renounce?
Ans: The author's father renounced inessential comforts and luxuries.
Short questions and answer for class xii from "The Poetry of Earth".
The Poetry of Earth
John Keats
1)
“The poetry of Earth is never dead”- what does the ‘poetry’
stands for?
Ans: In
Keats’ sonnet, “The Poetry of Earth” the ‘poetry’ stands for music of life.
2)
“And hide in cooling trees,...”- Who hide in
a cooling trees?
Ans: The birds in summer hide in cooling
trees.
3)
“ From hedge to hedge…”- What will run from hedge to hedge?
Ans: The voice of the grasshopper will
run from hedge to hedge.
4)
“…about the new-mown mead”- What does the expression
‘new-mown mead’ mean?
Ans: The expression ‘new-mown mead’ means
the grass of the land that has been recently cut.
5)
“-he takes the lead”- Who is ‘he’ referred to here?
Ans: In Keats’ sonnet “The poetry of
Earth”, ‘he’ refers to the Grasshoper.
6)
“-he takes the lead in summer luxury”- What does the
expression ‘summer luxury’ mean?
Ans: In the poem “The Poetry of Earth”,
the expression ‘summer luxury’ means the pleasures of summer.
7)
“-he has never done with his delights;”- Who is ‘he’
referred to here?
Ans: In the poem “The Poetry of Earth”,
the grasshopper is referred to here as ‘he’.
8)
“…there shrills The cricket’s song”- From where does the
Cricket’s song shrill?
Ans: In the poem “The Poetry of Earth”,
the Cricket’s song shrills from the stove on a lone winter evening.
9)
“He rests at ease…”- Who rests at ease?
Ans: In Keats’ poem “The Poetry of
Earth”, the Grasshoper rests at ease.
10)
Where does the grasshopper rest at ease in summer?
Ans: The Grasshoper rests at ease beneath
some pleasant weed in summer.
11)
“The poetry of earth is ceasing never”- What does the poet
suggest by the expression?
Ans: By the expression John Keats wants
to suggest that the music of nature continues forever.
Short Answer Type Questions From "On Killing A Tree".
Short Answer Type Questions
On Killing A Tree
1) “Not a simple jab of the knife will do it.”- What cannot a simple jab of
the knife do?
Ans: A simple jab of the knife cannot kill a tree.
2) “It has grown slowly”- What has grown slowly?
Ans: In the poem “On Killing A Tree” written by Gieve Patel, the tree has
grown slowly.
3) Where does the tree get its food?
Ans: The tree gets its food at the earth’s crust, that is, on the top layer
of the earth.
4) “Not so much pain will do it”- When does the tree feel the pain?
Ans: The tree feels much pain when it is hacked and chopped.
5) “And from close to the ground will rise”- What will rise from close to
the ground?
Ans: The curled green twigs will rise from close to the ground.
6) How will ‘the bleeding bark’ of the tree heal?
Ans: ‘The bleeding bark’ of the tree will heal naturally.
7) “Out of the anchoring earth;”- What is meant by ‘anchoring earth’?
Ans: ‘Anchoring earth’ means holding something tightly going deep inside the
earth.
8) “The root is to be pulled out”- Why is the root to be pulled out?
Ans: The root is to be pulled out for killing a tree completely.
9) “And out of its leprous hide sprouting…”- What sprouts out of the leprous
hide?
Ans: Leaves grow out of the leprous hide of the tree.
10)
“But this alone won’t do it”- What
does ‘it’ refer to here? What does ‘this’ refer to here?
Ans: In the poem “On Killing A Tree” composed by Gieve Patel, ‘it’ refers
to the act of complete killing of a tree.
‘This’ refers to the act of hacking and
chopping of a tree.
11)
“…pulled out entirely,”- How is a
tree to be pulled out entirely?
Ans: A tree with its root is to be pulled out entirely by tying with a rope
tightly and snapping.
12)
“Out from the earth cave”- what is to
be pulled out from the earth cave?
Ans: A tree with its root is to be pulled out from the earth cave.
13)
“And from close to the ground”- what
is close to the ground?
Ans: The remaining part of the tree after it has been hacked and chopped,
is close to the ground.
14)
“…will expand again”- what will
expand again?
Ans: The miniature boughs of the tree coming out from close to the ground
will expand again.
15)
“And the strength of tree exposed”-
When is the strength of the tree exposed?
Ans: When a tree is pulled out entirely with its roots, its strength is
exposed.
16)
“…hidden for years inside the earth”-
what remained hidden inside the earth for years?
Ans: The
white and wet part, which is the source, of the tree remained hidden inside the
earth for years.
Long questions and answers for class 12 from "Strong Roots".
Strong Roots
A.P.J Abdul Kalam
1) "despite these disadvantages...innate wisdom..."- Who is 'he' referred to here? What were the disadvantages of the person spoken to? And what were the advantages received from the person spoken to?
Ans: ★ Here 'he' refers to Kalam's father Jainulabdeen.
★Kalam said that his father, Jainulabdeen, had no formal education. He was not also a man of rich wealth. These were supposed to be the disadvantages of his father.
★Jainulabdeen was a man of extraordinery wisdom. He was a man of generous thinking. He had an ideal helpmate in Kalam's mother. He was dutiful to every member of his family. Due to economic limitations, he avoided all inessential comforts and luxeriesin life. Yet, he provided everyone all the necessities, like food, medicine and clothing. These were the advantages received by Kalam's family from his father.
2) "One of the most vivid memories, of my early childhood is of the two men"- Who were the 'two men' referred to here? How were the two men related? What did they discuss? What impression do you form of them from their discussion?
Ans:
★The 'two men' referred to here were Pakshi Lakahmana Sastry and Jainulabdeen.
★Pakshi Lakshmana Sastry was the high priest of Rameswaram temple. He was a very close friend of Jainulabdeen, Kalam's father. In this way, they were related.
★Pakshi Lakshmana Sastry and Jainulabdeem discussed spiritual matters according to their capacity.
★ I think Pakshi Lakshmana Sastry and Kalam's father discussed spiritual matters in free, open, friendly and pleasant atmosphere.They did not believe in division of man based on cast, creed and community. Religion to them was a wider range where thoughts and ideas of people found expression irrespective of diversity.
3) "Adversity always presents opportunities for introspections"- Who said this and to whom? How did the speaker's attitude to adversity influence the person spoken to?
Ans:
★Kalam's father said this to him.
★Kalam had deep affection and respect for his father. According to Kalam's father, when troubles come, we should neither hold God responsible for it, nor should we get afraid of the suffering. We should keep our head and must try to understand the relevance of our sufferings. When adversity appears before us, we should not be hopeless. We should find a way out with our sincere thoughts, sense of reason and deep feeling as adversity always presents opportunities for introspection.
4) "His answer filled me with a strange energy and enthusiasm"- Whose answer is referred to here? Who was filled with a strange energy and enthusiasm? What was the answer given by the person spoken to?
Ans:
★The answer of Kalam's father is referred to here.
★ Kalam's father answered in a low, deep voice.
★ Boy Kalam was filled with a strange energy.
★Kalam wanted to know from his father why he did not say to the people coming to him for help and advice that there was nothing mysterious about praher. His father answered that every recurrent anguish, longing and desire finds its own helper. And he only played the role of that helper to appease people's demonic forces with offerings and prayers. He merely wanted to give them nothing but mental strength. Hearing the answer, Kalam was filled with wonder.
A.P.J Abdul Kalam
1) "despite these disadvantages...innate wisdom..."- Who is 'he' referred to here? What were the disadvantages of the person spoken to? And what were the advantages received from the person spoken to?
Ans: ★ Here 'he' refers to Kalam's father Jainulabdeen.
★Kalam said that his father, Jainulabdeen, had no formal education. He was not also a man of rich wealth. These were supposed to be the disadvantages of his father.
★Jainulabdeen was a man of extraordinery wisdom. He was a man of generous thinking. He had an ideal helpmate in Kalam's mother. He was dutiful to every member of his family. Due to economic limitations, he avoided all inessential comforts and luxeriesin life. Yet, he provided everyone all the necessities, like food, medicine and clothing. These were the advantages received by Kalam's family from his father.
2) "One of the most vivid memories, of my early childhood is of the two men"- Who were the 'two men' referred to here? How were the two men related? What did they discuss? What impression do you form of them from their discussion?
Ans:
★The 'two men' referred to here were Pakshi Lakahmana Sastry and Jainulabdeen.
★Pakshi Lakshmana Sastry was the high priest of Rameswaram temple. He was a very close friend of Jainulabdeen, Kalam's father. In this way, they were related.
★Pakshi Lakshmana Sastry and Jainulabdeem discussed spiritual matters according to their capacity.
★ I think Pakshi Lakshmana Sastry and Kalam's father discussed spiritual matters in free, open, friendly and pleasant atmosphere.They did not believe in division of man based on cast, creed and community. Religion to them was a wider range where thoughts and ideas of people found expression irrespective of diversity.
3) "Adversity always presents opportunities for introspections"- Who said this and to whom? How did the speaker's attitude to adversity influence the person spoken to?
Ans:
★Kalam's father said this to him.
★Kalam had deep affection and respect for his father. According to Kalam's father, when troubles come, we should neither hold God responsible for it, nor should we get afraid of the suffering. We should keep our head and must try to understand the relevance of our sufferings. When adversity appears before us, we should not be hopeless. We should find a way out with our sincere thoughts, sense of reason and deep feeling as adversity always presents opportunities for introspection.
4) "His answer filled me with a strange energy and enthusiasm"- Whose answer is referred to here? Who was filled with a strange energy and enthusiasm? What was the answer given by the person spoken to?
Ans:
★The answer of Kalam's father is referred to here.
★ Kalam's father answered in a low, deep voice.
★ Boy Kalam was filled with a strange energy.
★Kalam wanted to know from his father why he did not say to the people coming to him for help and advice that there was nothing mysterious about praher. His father answered that every recurrent anguish, longing and desire finds its own helper. And he only played the role of that helper to appease people's demonic forces with offerings and prayers. He merely wanted to give them nothing but mental strength. Hearing the answer, Kalam was filled with wonder.
5) " Every human being is a specific element in the whole of the manifest divine Being".- Explain in the light of the views of the author's father. Or,
"My father could convey complex spiritual concepts in very simple, down-to-earth Tamil."- How did the author's father convey spiritual concepts?
Ans:- Inspite of the fact that the author's father did not receive much formal education, he possessed, like many Indians, an innate wisdom. His father had the ability to explain spiritual ideas in very simple, down-to-earth Tamil. The spiritual concepts were about our relationship with God and the whole universe. He explained tht every human being is a part and a specific element within the whole universe. He is also a part of the infinite soul or God. The author's father believed this and said so to the people who used to come to him.
Short questions and answers from The Eyes Have It.
- "Yes, October is the best time."-Who said this and where? ★The narrator said this in the short story "The Eyes Have It".
- "That always happens"-Who said this and to whom? ★The blind girl said this to the narrator in the short story "The Eyes Have It".
- "I can't bear to..."- What could not the speaker bear? ★The girl could not bear to sit in a train for more than two or three hours.
- "I wanted to raise my hand..." - Why did the speaker want to raise his hand? ★The narrator wnated to raise his hand to touch the hair of the girl.
- "You have an interesting face", I remarked- Why did the narrator make this remark? ★ The narrator made this remark to please the girl by way of flattery.
- "Once again, I had a game to play..."- With whom did the speaker have a game to play again? ★ The narrator had a game to play again with a new fellow-traveller in the train.
- "...it could be a fascinating game... "- What could be a fascinating game ? ★To guess what was going on outside the running train could be a fascinating game.
- "You must be disappointed,"- who said this and to whom? why must the narrator be disappointed? ★In the short story "The Eyes Have It", the new passenger who entered the narrator's compartment said this to the narrator. ★The narrator must be disappointed because the new passenger was not so attractive companion as the girl who had just got down.
- "She was an interesting girl,"- about whom did the speaker say this? ★The narrator said this about the girl who had got down at Saharanpur station after a pleasant encounter with him.
- "I don't remember,"- What cannot the speaker remember? ★The new traveller could not remember if the girl had long or short hair.
"The man who had entered the compartment broke into my reverie"- Explain
This line is taken from Ruskin Bond's short story The Eyes Have It. The reverie of the narrator of the story is mentioned here.
Although the narrator himself was blind and did not know that the girl too was blind, he was very much impressed by her voice, her ringing laugh and the perfume of her hair. It was enough to transport him into a world of daydream.
The reverie came to an end when an elderly gentleman entered the compartment and told him that he was not so attractive travelling companion as the girl who had just left.
Although the narrator himself was blind and did not know that the girl too was blind, he was very much impressed by her voice, her ringing laugh and the perfume of her hair. It was enough to transport him into a world of daydream.
The reverie came to an end when an elderly gentleman entered the compartment and told him that he was not so attractive travelling companion as the girl who had just left.
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