Question

On the basis of your understating of 'the ball poem', explain why it is important for everyone to experience loss and to stand up after it?

Answer 1

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'The Ball Poem' by John Berryman talks about the irreversibility of loss and the need to accept loss and move ahead. It is important for everyone to experience loss and to stand up after it as loss is invitible. We can't avoid it. So, we should not be overcome by grief on experiencing it. We should be strong, no matter how much it hurts inside. Staying strong is the only way to survive. Moreover, one needs to learn to accept and let go and not cling to something that we can never have. One should understand that the post is gone and it will never come back. Also, experiencing loss helps us to grow up and face hardships. It helps us to understand and accept the harsh realities of life. It also helps us to overcome our grief and march ahead in life.

Answer 2

We are required to give an understanding of the statement provided in the poem ' The Ball Poem.' Our understanding of the statement provided is as under:

• This poem is all about a small boy who lost his ball while he was playing with it.
• The ball goes into the waterbody and he was unable to get it back.
• For a long time, the boy stood next to this waterbody and was very sad that he lost his ball.
• The poet says that he could have easily given the boy another ball or money to buy another ball but he did not do so.
• He wanted the boy to realize the pain he will have to go through in the future when he has lost his loved ones or his loved things.
• This is a lesson that will have to be learned by everyone.

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