Making it rich, and like a lily in bloom.
An angel writing in a book of gold: -
__ __had made Ben Adhem bold,
(a) What made it rich and how ? What is it?
(b) Which words/phrases are used in the poem for the angel ? Which figure of speech is used in the extract ? Explain
(c) Which two words should fill in the two blanks correctly? What made Ben Adhem bold ?
(d) what was Angel writing ? what is the significance of the book ?
(e) what did Abou ask the angel? write the exact word as used by the poet . what was the angel's reply ?
Answers
a] the moonlight entering abou's room made it rich. it made the room look calm , bright.
b] The vision,the presence
alliteration : "like a lily in bloom", ben adhem bold'', because the L and b sounds are repeated
simile :" like a lily in bloom." the moonlight is compared to a lily that is blooming.
c]exceeding peace
abou was having a peaceful dream so when he woke up his mind was peaceful . hence the exceeding peace in his mind and the calm atmosphere of his room made him bold.
d]the angel was writing the names of those who love god
significance of the book: it adds to the supernatural element of the poem .
e] abou asked the angel what was he writing in the book of gold.
" what writest thou?"
the angel replied that he was writing the names of those who love god.