Analysis and summary of street cries by sarojini naidu
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Answer:
Below is a brief explanation for stanza 1. you can try the remaining.
Explanation:
When the dawn’s first cymbal beats upon the sky
The early morning sounds in the sky are probably the twittering of the birds (Cymbal is a musical instrument )
Rousing the world to labour’s cry
The world refers to the people inhabiting on earth so it means the people are awakened by the twittering of the birds to go out for their work
To tend the flock, to bind the mellowing grain,
The poet is now clarifying the various spheres of labour – Empahsises on the then India’s economy – farming and agriculture oriented –comprising of farmers, shepherds etc . (To tend the flock – refers to the shepherds To bind the mellowing grain – refers to the farmers)
From ardent toil to forge a little gain,
The poet is showing the zeal of the workmen Working passionately to earn some profit
And fasting men go forth in hurrying feet
Men who were on fast and really hungry now upon waking makes them go hurriedly to the man hawking food.
BUY BREAD, BUY BREAD, rings down the eager street.
From stale rice soaked in water, a staple breakfast for the toiling, to Bread!