Name and explain the figure
of speech
so both should losers be.
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Answer:
The poem ‘The Pulley’ is written by George Herbert. The main theme of the poem is that this poem
shows us how God lifts man towards Himself with the pulley of restlessness. Rhyme scheme of each
verse is a-b-a-b-a. The main figure of speech used in this poem is Metaphor. The ‘glass of blessing can be
compared to the sum of all human qualities bestowed on man. This poem is rich in imagery of human
qualities. It also explain human nature beautifully. My favourite lines in this poem are ‘But keep them
with repining restlessness Let him be rich and weary, that at last, If goodness lead him not, yet weariness
may toss him to my breast’. I like this poem for its inspiring and beautiful message that human beings
should be grateful for all the Lord’s blessings and gifts and how we should love God who is the Giver of
all our gifts, more than the gifts itself.