ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

JOHN KEATS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
THE MIGHTY DEAD ARE ____
A
IMMORTAL IN OUR MEMORIES
B
POPULAR AND FAMOUS
C
DEAD AND GONE
D
SOURCE OF INSPIRATION
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Their achievements make their lives extraordinary. Therefore, the grandeur of the mighty dead is a thing of beauty that is a source of inspiration for other. Answer: John Keats was a worshipper of beauty and he saw it as an everlasting source of joy and happiness.

Detailed explanation-2: -The ‘grandeur’ of the ‘mighty dead’ lies in their noble deeds. They have left behind the beautiful legacy of their brave acts. Their selfless sacrifice for their nation and deeds for the welfare of mankind still continue to inspire us.

Detailed explanation-3: -Now these mighty dead fore-fathers lie burried in their graves. On the day of judgement, they will be rewarded by God for their noble deeds. It is this dignity which is associated with great souls. List the things of beauty mentioned in the poem.

Detailed explanation-4: -We have imagined for the mighty dead; All lovely tales tht we have heard or read; An endless fountain of immortal drink, Pouring unto us from the heaven’s brink.”

Detailed explanation-5: -’Mighty dead’ can be things of beauty as they do inspirational deeds in their lives which one reads and has heard. Their legends and tales keep enthusing the reader. Answer: The heaven is the source of endless fountain.

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