Question

vikram Seth has used irony and symbols with dexterity in the poem.'the frog and Nightingale.

Answer 1

The poet has incorporated a large variety of meanings beneath the emotional storyline . The poem is allegorical in nature for the frog is a symbol of very clever and manipulative people who exploit young artists and abort their careers .The Nightingale represents true innocent artists who are taken ride by people like frog in the guise of organiser who harm the blooming careers of great geniuses in the making .It is ironical that Nightingale enchants and pleases everyone ,but does not understand her own strength or talent .The poet highlights the importance of blooming careers .It is ironical that many times a good talent is nipped in the bud ,like that of Nightingale.