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Answer the following question in about 80 – 100 word. Describe the journey of life as depicted in the poem by Henry Van Dyke. - English

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Answer the following question in about 80 – 100 word.

Describe the journey of life as depicted in the poem by Henry Van Dyke.

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Introduction:
Henry Van Dyke was an American author and poet. His poem describes about the Life. Life taking on life in its truest form is an adventure. This poem is beautiful and inspiring but also idealistic.

The poet’s wish:
Life is described not as an entity, but an experience. It must be lived with no hurry but courage, dedication, and goal. It should be lived without hurry. He does not want to mourn for the things that he had lost. He should not worry about past and future.

The poet’s journey:
He must embrace the presence with happiness. We should face all problems with a smile in our face. Life will have various situations. But we must be happy as it teaches us to grow and live.

The poet’s hope:
Our imagination should have the innocence of childhood. It seeks new friendships, adventure and experiences. It will enrich us. We should have faith in our hearts. Be bold and you will lead a happy life.

Conclusion:
The poet says that life’s is journey becomes joyful in all situations.

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अध्याय 1.2: Life - Exercise [पृष्ठ १९]

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अध्याय 1.2 Life
Exercise | Q B | पृष्ठ १९

संबंधित प्रश्न

Read the following extract of the poem and complete the activities given below :

B1 State which of the following statements are

True or False :
(i) The elderly are nearest to our own exalted personality.
(ii) The elderly are those persons whose growth is stunted.
(iii) We should know our elderly people well, in order to receive guidance.
(iv) The elderly hold on to the frivolous aspects of life.

“Oh, the value of the elderly! How could anyone not know?
They hold so many keys, so many things they can show.
We all will read the other side this I firmly believe
And the elderly are closest oh what clues we could retrieve.
For their characters are closest to how we’ll be on high.
They are the ones most developed, you can see it if you try.
They’ve let go of the frivolous and kept things that are dear.
The memories of so sweet, of loved ones that were near.
As a nation, we are missing our greatest true resource,
To get to know our elders and let them guide our course”.
 
B2 Give Reason
Elderly people should be around us. Justify.
 
B3  Rhyme Scheme
The rhyme scheme for the first four lines is _______
(a) abab
(b) abb
(c) abba

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