CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE LITERATURE

CLASS 9

WIND

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What message does the poet want to convey through these lines, “The wind blows out weak fires.He makes strong fires roar and flourish.”?
A
The wind is cruel.
B
Weak fires are meant to be extinguished.
C
We should make ourselves strong and steadfast.
D
All of these
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The wind blows out the weak fires but makes the strong fires roar and flourish. Thus, the poem conveys the idea that nobody cares for the weak. Even the wind is on the side of the strong people. We must make ourselves strong to become successful and overcome the challenges in life.

Detailed explanation-2: -The poem ‘Wind’ is full of moral lessons. The poet has poured out his heart in the present poem. He says that people must be strong at heart because only the weak at heart are troubled by difficulties. Here wind symbolises difficulties that have the power to devastate life on the earth.

Detailed explanation-3: -The weak fire refers to the weak people and strong fire refers to the strong people. The lines convey the message that those who are not determined face defeat. The advertisites can falter the weak ones but those who are strong willed can face trouble and return as Victors..

Detailed explanation-4: -Answer: In the last four lines, the poet inspires us to be determined and face all the hardships or obstacles coming in life courageously. He tells us that the wind can only extinguish the weak fires but intensifies the stronger ones.

Detailed explanation-5: -Answer: The poet wants us to realise the true nature and power of the wind. He advises us to build strong homes. The doors must be closed firmly.

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