Question

The Darkling Thrush
(i) Comment on the significance of the happy song of the thrush in the peom
(ii) What does the poem 'The Darkling Thrush' tell you about man's relationship with nature
(iii) Justify the title of the poe0m, 'The Darkling Thrush' by Thomas Hardly

Answer 1

Answer:

Darkling Thrush’, describe the scene in nature as depicted by the poet.

Answer : Thomas Hardy beautifully describes the scene in nature in his poem “The Darkling Thrush’. In order to make it sensuous, he employs concrete imagery. The poet, in a sad mood, is leaning upon a wooden gate. He is all alone as there is no one else visible at this time of the hour on a very cold, wintry evening. It is the evening time. The light of the sun is fading fast. The thick, tangled stems of the climbing plants that line the sky lyres. Frost and winter , it seems, have made everyone , except the poet, go inside to seek warmth and protection.