Question

9. Read the extract given below and briefly answer the questions that follow: 5m
How can the bird that is born for joy,
Sit in a cage and sing
How can a child when fears annoy,
But droop his tender wing,
And forget his youthful spring.
a) With whom is the child compared to?
b) How does a child get angry?
c) Why does a child stoop his wings?
d) Name the poem and poet
e) What are the characteristics of youth?

Answer 1

Explanation:

Name of the poem is 'My mother at sixty six' and it is written by Kamala Das.