Question

(1) In short, foul woman. it would suit
Me just as well if you were mute.
In fact, to make my meaning plain,
I trust, you will not speak again.
And - may I add one human touch ?
Don't breathe upon my neck so much.
Questions:
(1) Which derogatory word does the poet use for the woman sitting
behind him?
(2) What does the poet want to convey to the woman behind him?
(3) What human touch does the poet want to add ?
(B) Read the following stanza and answer the questions given below it: 3​

Answer 1

Explanation:

At the Theatre: To the Lady Behind Me

Dear Madam, you have seen this play;

I never saw it till today.

You know the details of the plot,

But, let me tell you, I do not.

The author seeks to keep from me

The murderer's identity,

And you are not a friend of his

If you keep shouting who it is.

The actors in their funny way

Have several funny things to say,

But they do not amuse me more

If you have said them just before;

The merit of the drama lies,

I understand, in some surprise;

But the surprise must now be small

Since you have just foretold it all.

The lady you have brought with you

Is, I infer, a half-wit too,

But I can understand the piece

Without assistance from your niece.

In short, foul woman, it would suit

Me just as well if you were mute;

In fact, to make my meaning plain,

I trust you will not speak again.

And—may I add one human touch?—

Don't breathe upon my neck so much