Question

Summary of confessions of a born spectator by ogden nash

Answer 1

In this poem the poet is an admirer of sportspersons and he loves athletes. He explains their zealous attitude towards their work and appreciates them having medals in their hands. The poet also says the athletes take a lot of trail to achieve the desired results. The poet wishes to be one too.

Answer 2

The poem 'A Born Spectator' is written by the poet Ogden Nash who used to write humorous poems which would draw people into reading them. The poem is about a born spectator who desires to watch various sports like basketball, hockey and athletics rather than playing them. He is afraid that he will get injured if he plays the game though players often get wounded and require medical help. He is also afraid that he may not match the expectations of himself and of others. He admires the ardent attitude of the players and loves the hard work that they have put in to achieve so much in their lives.