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प्रश्न
Explain the following line with reference to the context.
and guide him among sudden betrayals
and tighten him for slack moments.
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उत्तर
- Reference: These lines are from the poem “A Father to his Son” written by Carl August Sandburg.
- Context and Explanation: The poet says these words while explaining the need to stay strong like a rock or steel. The steel will guide him when confronted with unexpected betrayals from trusted friends. It will also help him to be strong against future experimentations.
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Stanzas 1–3
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| ration | capture |
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Stanzas 4–6
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| wicked guard | bait |
| let | gold |
| weapon | citadel |
| weak | disloyalty |
| helpless | enemy |
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