Question

What message does vikram Seth convey through the poem the frog and the nightingale

Answer 1

the poet Vikram Seth conveys a message that we should not come under the influence of others .because the world is clever and selfish. we should always be clever in this clever world. don't be innocent like Nightingale because if you are innocent , the world will cheat you , and make selfish you. also poet says that we should be aware of clever people like frog and do not follow anyone blindly.

so ,this is all what the poet wants to say in the poem Frog and The Nightingale.so, is the message of this poem by Vikram Seth..

i hope , this helps u .. frndd

Answer 2

Explanation:

Throughout the poem, Vikram Seth examines the nature of critics and selfish individuals, who benefit from artists' work and talent. The character of the frog manipulates the nightingale by lowering her self-confidence, critiquing her work, telling her lies, and making money off of her talent. The fragile, naive nightingale listens to the frog and attempts to please him by paying for lessons and overexerting herself. The frog is portrayed as a callous, selfish individual, who is only concerned about making a profit. Essentially, Vikram Seth allegorically illustrates how unscrupulous companies, managers, promoters, and critics profit off talented artists in the entertainment and art industries.

Vikram Seth also portrays the importance of creating art for the right reasons. Throughout the poem, the nightingale is continually trying to please the frog and the animal audiences, instead of focusing on her own pleasure and well-being. She concerns herself with the frog's feedback and the reaction of her audience. The nightingale also attempts to sound like the frog and does not stay true to her own voice. At the end of the poem, the frog says, "Well, poor bird - she should have known That your song must be your own." Overall, Vikram Seth's poem examines how talented artists in various industries can be manipulated, and it cautions artists about being true to themselves by not attempting to please everyone else.