(B) Read the stanza and answer the questions.
Where tireless striving stretches its arms towards perfection; Where the clear stream of reason has not lost its way Into the dreary desert sand of dead habit; Where the mind is led forward by Thee Into ever-widening thought and action Into that heaven of freedom, my Father, let my country awake.
1. Name the poet of the above poem. Write his pen name.
2. Who is 'Thee' in the poem?
3. What are 'reason' and 'dead habit compared to?
4. Find the synonyms of cheerless' and 'independence' from the above stanza.
5. Identify the figure of speech in this line - Where tireless striving stretches its arms towards perfection'.
Answers
Answer:
Solution 1
The poet prays that the people of his country may have no fear in their minds. He makes this prayer as this poem was written during the colonial rule in India when radical thoughts and free-spirited people were repressed.
solution 2
When knowledge is restricted, various blocks are imposed on the people trying to acquire knowledge. These restrictions are based on wealth, caste, class, gender, religion, etc.
solution 3
The narrow domestic walls are those of caste, creed, religion, colour, and superstitions. If people get trapped within these 'walls' they will never become broad-minded and progress in life. As a result, the country's progress will be affected.
solution 3
The narrow domestic walls are those of caste, creed, religion, colour, and superstitions. If people get trapped within these 'walls' they will never become broad-minded and progress in life. As a result, the country's progress will be affected.
solution 4
Yes, truth must be given a lot of importance. It is the truth that prevails in the end. No matter how bitter it is to experience, a single truth is better than thousand sugar coated lies.
solution 5
In the poem, the poet has expressed a desire for his countrymen to be free not only from physical bondage but also from emotional barriers. He says that the characteristics of truth, fearlessness, clarity of thought and progressive thinking along with freedom from any kind of bondage is necessary for every human being.
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