Question

5. Refer to the lines,” Fishermen in the
cold sea, would not harm whales and
the man gathering salt, would look at
his hurt hands (Keeping Quiet)What
does the poet mean by 'hurt hands?'​

Answer 1

It is because when the sea salt is in the crude or impure form it can hurt the skin.

Explanation:

• The sea salt is not in pure form. It has many impurities in it.
• Salt is mainly calcium chloride but there are some other potential elements in trace amounts that are necessary to remove.
• When the sea salt is in the crude or impure form it can hurt the skin.
• Therefore a fisherman must avoid coming in contact with the sea salt deposits.