ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

WILLIAM WORDSWORTH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How was the poet feeling at the beginning of the poem?
A
Cheerful
B
Quiet
C
upset
D
in search of company
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Answers: ()The poet is advocating for silence or stillness. Stillness should not be confused with total inactivity.

Detailed explanation-2: -The poet refers to the ‘sadness’ of failing to understand oneself in the monotonous existence of everyday life. He also finds it sad that humanity is moving towards its own ruins, owing to its unprecedented actions. He regrets that the rush to out-maneuver others has made one forget the values of humanity.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer. Keeping quiet and suspending all our activities for a brief moment will give us time to introspect and analyse our own actions. We will develop a new understanding of our surroundings and thus change our attitude to life. We will check our destructive ways and try to be more positive and constructive.

Detailed explanation-4: -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.

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