Question

What message is conveyed by the Vikram Seth through the chapter the frog and the nightingale

Answer 1

The frog and the nightingale is an allegorical poem by VikramSeth and reveals a deeper meaning beneath the emotional story line the frog is a living symbol of conning and conniving people while the nightingale represents innocence and vulnerability to  the extreme artists like frogs boasts without substances that thrives on the misfortune of others There is a hint of satire evident when the poet talks about money making people who make false promises and destroy natural talent. The poet also highlights the need of puplic adulteration in the life of an artist The poet concludes the poem teaching us that we should have confidence in ourselves and should be genuine and spontaneous in our expression

Answer 2

The poem Frog and The Nightingale revolves around the two main characters The Nightingale and the frog in this poem the poet gives us a message of the importance of self confidence and moral courage.

The poem highlights the situation of those innocent people whose simplicity and trustful nature makes them complete misfits in the world of manipulation. In order to survive in this menu qualitative world it is important to have worldly wisdom.