Question

What is the central idea of the poem "Keeping Quiet"?

Answer 1

In poem keeping quiet poet Pablo Neruda asks all the human beings to stop all our worldly activity for a while and spend our few moments in quiet introspection

Answer 2

The central idea of the poem 'Keeping Quiet' is:

• The poem 'Keeping Quiet' by 'Pablo Neruda' is a lesson-giving poem.
• The poet wants to say that we must introspect ourselves.
• The central theme of the poem is Universal brotherhood, Unity, and Peace.
• The poet said that introspection helps us to know about our weaknesses and strengths.
• Quiet introspection will give us a chance to improve ourselves.
• The poet wants to say that by keeping quiet he does not mean death.
• Peace will help us to introspect our deeds.

Hence, the central idea of the poem "Keeping Quiet" is Universal brotherhood, peace, unity, and introspection.