ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

LITERATURE QUESTIONS

TRADITIONAL LITERATURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is a THEME for “The Tale of the Hummingbird”?
A
cheating doesn’t pay off in the end.
B
kindness wins
C
we all have to learn to live with our choices
D
hummingbirds are kind creatures
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Love is a power force and Loss is a part of life are both themes of “The Tale of the Hummingbird.” What evidence from the story supports these themes? (6.7A)

Detailed explanation-2: -The lesson of the hummingbird is that beauty and nobility are to be found not in having more but in having just what is necessary.

Detailed explanation-3: -One theme that can be read here is the role of human stewardship over the Earth around them. Dikran has a beautiful garden, which stands out in the poor neighborhood where they live. He has nurtured the ground and grown beautiful plants.

Detailed explanation-4: -It stands for intelligence, beauty, devotion, and love. These little birds are also respected as fierce fighters and defenders of their territory. Hummingbirds are a symbol of good luck. Seeing a hummingbird before a major event, such as a hunting trip, or travelling to another village, was considered a good sign.

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