Question

The Lark and the Rook’ is a poem about pride and humility. How does the poet bring out humility in the Lark and pride in the Rook? Is the Rook justified in looking down upon the Lark? Explain.

Answer 1

Answer:

This poem is about Rook who is full of pride and boasting and the Lark who shows humbleness.

Explanation:

• The poet has used two characters to show some qualities.
• When the sun starts setting in the evening, the Lark sings beautiful songs, wished everyone good luck, and flies to its home happily.
• However, the Rook is not grateful for anything. He is proud, rigid, and doesn't show humbleness to others.

Answer 2

Answer: The poem brings out the humbleness of the lark and boasting of the prideful rook. When the sun goes down, the lark which is a very small bird, sings a beautiful song and wishes the big rook, good night. It flies away happily to its home, which is a quiet corner in a dewy grassland