2. “Somebody's mother' bowed low her head
In her home that night, and the prayer she said
Was, God be kind to the noble boy,
Who is somebody's son, and pride and joy!'
a. Who is 'somebody's mother '?
b. Why do you think the boy is called 'somebody's son, pride and joy"?
Answers
Answer:
a. 'Somebody's mother' is the old and aged woman referred to in the poem who was waiting to cross the busy road, afraid to cross as it was wet due to the snow.
b. The boy is called 'Somebody's son, pride and joy' as the old woman considered him, who was somebody's son, tender-hearted and kind to have helped her when she trembled in the cold.
Explanation:
"Somebody's Mother" by Mary Dow Brine is a beautiful poem conveying the message that one should be kind and lend a helping hand to those in need. On a snowy winter evening, an old woman stood waitiing to cross the busy and slippery road alone and uncared for, no one paying attention to the worried look in her eyes that were asking for help. However, a kind and soft spoken boy understood that she needed help and willingly helped the lady cross the road. He had a strong belief that someday, her own mother might be in a similar situation and hoped somebody would help her. This poem highlights the importance of sympathy and compassion.