CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE LITERATURE

Detailed explanation-1: -The death of the poet’s beloved is so sudden and unexpected that his mind as well as his body seems to be closed off. A deep slumber has taken hold over him. His spirit seems to be sealed. He has lost touch of earthly consciousness.

Detailed explanation-2: -She is now a part of the tree, rocks, and stones that also move along with the Earth. She has become a part of nature itself and is immortal and unforgettable for the poet. The poet seems to pay a glowing tribute to his beloved in uplifting his beloved to the cosmic level.

Detailed explanation-3: -What had sealed the narrator’s spirit? The poet’s spirit has been sealed by a deep sleep, which keeps him away from the human reality devoid of any human fears.

Detailed explanation-4: -What changes did the slumber bring in the poet’s feelings? Answer: The poet was shocked and saddened by his beloved’s death. But the slumber brought peace to his mind.