Question

Does the poem 'Keeping Quiet' justify the premise that the world requires some silence and introspection? What adverse conditions of the world and its people are mentioned in the poem?
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Answer 1

Answer :

The adverse conditions of the world in the poem are the moment of peace and introspection. It will be a strange and attractive moment that will bring us closer.We will realize a feeling of oneness.By keeping quiet and still, we all will feel alike as if we are together.The poet refers to the moment of stillness and quietness as an exotic moment. It would be an exotic moment, as such a tranquillity will initiate peace and brotherhood. There would be no movement, no talk, no activity and consequently, no violence.

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Answer 2

Poem 'Keeping Quiet' does justify the premise that the world requires silence and introspection.

• For peaceful reflection and silent introversion, stillness is important. In moments of silence, the voice of conscience is heard.
• The poet is persuaded that the hurry and rush to do something is responsible for most human problems and miseries and wants people to refrain from undesirable acts and to sit still for a moment.
• The people are often overactive and constantly on the move. Untold troubles and sorrows have been caused by their practises. People often engage in violence and conflicts that intensify their misery even more.
• Non-stop movement has made lives miserable and full of suffering, pain and problems, needless hurry and noise. Therefore, individuals ought to stop pacing, hurrying, worrying and running. For once, even the noise of engines and machinery must cease.