Question

2. Why does "A run ninety yards ? who is a Champion?


class 11
UNIT-2
POEM - CONFESSIONS OF A BORN SPECTATOR​

Answer 1

Answer:

The poet watches with a palpitating heart when A runs ninety yards to bag a medal.

Explanation:

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Answer 2

Answer:

The poet is unafraid to identify as a Born Spectator. He respects the abilities of sportsmen who excel in a variety of sports. That entails sprinting 90 yards, slamming the victor to the ground, and grabbing the horse's reins to force it to win.

Explanation:

• Ogden Nash discusses how individuals decide to become athletes or play different sports in his poem "Confessions of a Born Spectator."
• While praising the abilities of athletes and sportsmen, the poet admits that he is relieved that he is neither one.
• Different youngsters have different aspirations. One trains racehorses and becomes a jockey.
• Another person decides to play football or hockey. But the poet detests fighting in the ring.
• A person can play defence, attack, or centre.
• The poet is relieved that neither he nor the other players are him.
• Although he enjoys the pomp and circumstance, he abhors the savagery demonstrated by the harm done to the participants.
• The poet admires athletes who play rough and tumble with one another.
• Beating and physical play are common among ardent fans.
• They are least troubled by the suffering of others in their quest for accolades.
• The poet respects the voice calling for medical attention when an athlete is seriously injured.
• In order to make sure he is only a spectator and not a player, the poet reveals he is willing to share a drink with the players and purchase tickets that cost as much as radium.

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