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प्रश्न
Describe Custard the dragon.
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उत्तर
The custard was Belinda's pet dragon. He was called Custard satirically because of his timidity and laziness. His big sharp teeth pointed spikes and thick dry scales gave him a scary appearance. He also had a big fiery red mouth and a nose that passed smoke like a chimney.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Why did Custard cry for a nice safe cage? Why is the dragon called “cowardly dragon”?
“Belinda tickled him, she tickled him unmerciful...” Why?
Read stanza three again to know how the poet describes the appearance of the dragon.
Can you find out the rhyme scheme of two or three stanzas of the poem?
Writers use words to give us a picture or image without actually saying what they mean. Can you trace some images used in the poem?
Do you find ‘The Tale of Custard the Dragon’ to be a serious or a light-hearted poem? Give reasons to support your answer.
This poem, in ballad form, tells a story. Have you come across any such modern song or lyric that tells a story? If you know one, tell it to the class. Collect such songs as a project.
A ballad includes the telling of a tale as well as a surprise ending. Using evidence from the poem, explain how these features are included in ‘The Tale of Custard the Dragon’.
Give one reason why ‘The Tale of Custard the Dragon’ is more a fable than a ballad.
Describe the pirate in the 'Tale of Custard the Dragon.'
How did Custard prove 'the cowardly dragon' tag to be untrue?
How was Belinda's behaviour with the dragon?
Answer the following in about 40-50 words:
Describe the pirate who comes through the window.
