ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

WILLIAM WORDSWORTH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Why was the poet so attracted to the cuckoo bird?
A
because the cuckoo’s song is mesmerizing
B
because a cuckoo pushes away other eggs to survive
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The poet welcomes the cuckoo as a ‘Blithe Newcomer’. The bird’s song gives him immense joy. It moves him to supreme spiritual joy.

Detailed explanation-2: -Answer. The song of Cuckoo is thrilling because its song break the silence of the sea i.e. it’s song is heard across the sea and it marks the onset of spring.

Detailed explanation-3: -The poet bears the song of the cuckoo and feel happy. He calls the cuckoo ‘Blithe newcomer’. Out of happiness he can’t decide what to call the cuckoo-a bird or a wandering voice. Was this answer helpful?

Detailed explanation-4: -Expert-Verified Answer The poet calls the cuckoo a ‘wandering voice’ as its voice is heard passing from hill to hill and from near and far. He also refers to it as the ‘darling of spring’ as it usually sings out and babbles, mostly during the spring season when the valley is filled with flowers and sunshine.

Detailed explanation-5: -Therefore, to highlight the fact that the solitary reaper sung more melodiously than even the most melodious birds known, and to express that the reaper’s voice was more enchanting and appealing, the poet uses the comparison of both the birds. This shows how much the poet was touched by the song of the reaper.

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