ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -Answers. The main theme of the poem Keeping Quiet is Peace, Fraternity and Unity. Throughout the poem, the poet talks about destruction caused by greed and selfishness. We are destroying our environment, killing our brothers and hurting ourselves and while doing all this, we never introspect ourselves and our actions.

Detailed explanation-2: -1 Answer. According to the poet, searching for our inner-self i.e. soul is needed which can only be done in peace i.e. when we are still and silent.

Detailed explanation-3: -Keeping Quiet Introduction He stresses upon being quiet and harmless to the human beings, animals and environment. He suggests that in order to maintain peace and harmony, it is required to stop and introspect ourselves.

Detailed explanation-4: -A research has found that people who make a habit of being silent are able to get out of difficult and stressful situations better. The reason for this is that in difficult situations, they do not lose their temper and have the ability to think with logic. Due to this they are able to face the situations better.

Detailed explanation-5: -1 Answer. (a) The Earth teaches us how new life springs from dead remains, and how there is life under apparent stillness. (b) The poet wants to achieve peace by counting upto twelve. He wants us to introspect in a moment of silence.