Question

Summary of the poem the flint by christina rossetti

Answer 1

The poetess admires the qualities of flint stone in this poem. She compares

flint with the other gemstones.

Emerald looks great in green colour and so does Ruby in red.

Sapphire is blessed with heavenly blue appearance but Flint has to accept

its muddy appearance.

The poetess says that even with a muddy appearance, Flint looks sober. Not

like Opal and Diamond who attract all the wealthy people in the world.

Flint bears fire which is a symbol of passion and purity.