extra question of poem A slumber did my spirit seal of class 9 NCERT
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1. what has been referred as 'slumber' ? why did the poet do so?
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The 'slumber' has been referred for death. A slumber literally means deep sleep which is used here for death to invoke the feeling that memories are still there.
2.what effect did the slumber have upon the poet?
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The slumber sealed the spirit of the poet and made him go into a dream like state and devoid of any fears. The poet was unhappy as Lucy was dead now.
3.what kind of a thing did the beloved become after the death?
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After the death,the beloved became such a thing that could not feel the impact of the earthly years. She had become one with nature.
4.Explain :"The touch of earthly years"
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'Earthly years' has been used to show the feelings of pain and pleasure, the state of disease and being disease -free, the state of sorrow and happiness etc . that come in the life of a person when he is alive.
5.What effect did a slumber have on the beloved of the poet after her death?
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After the death of the beloved, she could neither hear nor see. She had no motion and no boldly strength at all. She was deprived of all these for ever.