Question

According to Neruda, a huge silence does good to us. With reference to the poem
'Keeping Quiet' which one of the following is true?

a. Silence leads to retrospection
b. Silence means total inactivity
C. Death is the ultimate silence
d. Silence leads to sleep
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Answer 1

Answer: A is right (Silence leads to retrospection)

Explanation:

Answer 2

According to Pablo Neruda in "Keeping Quiet", silence leads to retrospection. (option a)

What is the message of 'Keeping Quiet'?

• 'Keeping Quiet' by Pablo Neruda is an instruction/request made by the poet to the people of the world.
• The poem explores themes of introspection, harmony, empathy, and humanity.
• The poet asks everyone to stop what they are doing and introspect. He wants people to think about what they do and why.
• He wants silence to fill the space between people and nature.

"If we were not so single-minded

about keeping our lives moving,

and for once could do nothing,

perhaps a huge silence

might interrupt this sadness

of never understanding ourselves

and of threatening ourselves with

death."

• These lines from the poem reflect why the poet wants us to be silent.
• He thinks that silence will allow us to think about our actions.

Therefore, the correct option is a. Silence leads to retrospection.