Advertisements
Advertisements
प्रश्न
How does Shelley's attitude to science differ from that of Wordsworth and Keats?
Advertisements
उत्तर
Wordsworth in his A Poet's Epitaph looks at science with a critical mind. Even in Tables turned he praises nature and appreciates the beauty it bequeaths to the humanity and is critical of how humans ruin it all with their science and art. Keats in Lamia talks of two facets of human nature: one is sensual and other emotional. Keats calls philosophy destructive and pleasure unreal and calls them inseparable. However, it is not that one must take Wordsworth's and Keat's take as absolute. Shelley, for instance, is of a different opinion. For scientists it is best if they consider Shelley. A. N. Whitehead's testimony called Shelley's attitude to Science, an opposite pole to that of Wordsworth. He loved science, and was never tired of expressing in poetry the thoughts, which it suggests. Science symbolised to him joy, and peace, and illumination.
APPEARS IN
संबंधित प्रश्न
Answer any three of the following in 30-40 words each:
(a) Why has the poet’s mother been compared to the ‘late winter’s moon’?
(b) The poet says, ‘And yet, for these Children, these windows, not this map, their world.’ Which world do these children belong to? Which world is inaccessible to them?
(c) What was the plea of the folk who had put up the roadside stand?
(d) What will happen to Aunt Jennifer’s tigers when she is dead?
Notice these expression in the text. Infer their meaning from the context.
cairn of rocks
Astrologers' perceptions are based more on hearsay and conjecture than what they learn from the study of the stars. Comment with reference to the story.
We 'draw up a deed'. Complete the following phrase with an appropriate word.
________one's will
‘The Tale of Melon City’ has been narrated in a verse form. This is a unique style which lends extra charm to an ancient tale. Find similar examples in your language. Share them in the class.
How does Russell's definition of knowledge differ from what is commonly understood by the term?
How does the poem capture the elusive nature of the peacock?
How does the banyan tree stand out as different from other trees? What details of the tree does the poet highlight in the poem?
Interpret these phrases in the context of the essay
- Mist of protection
- At a crossroads
- It came with strings attached
Read the story and complete the following.
Revathi won the prize for the ‘Best plant’ because, ____________.
Find proof from the poem for the following.
The poet’s minute observations of the steady growth of the cherry tree.
Using points from the lesson, give the details of the following in a short paragraph.
Different types of kites.
Prepare an Acrostic from the word ‘Leisure’. The words should be related to what one likes to do in free time.
L______
E______
I______
S______
U______
Reading stories
E______
Out of all names of birds and animals given in the poem, pick out 4 names that are similar in English as well as in Hindi/Marathi or your Mother's tongue.
Think deeply and write. Is the poet really discouraging the youth from becoming vets? Explain your response.
Discuss in your class.
What are the advantages of learning science?
State whether the following statement is True or False:
Both Demetrius and Lysander fight for Hermia.
Form groups and hold debates on the following topics. Make bulleted lists of points in favour of the topic (pros) and those against it (cons). (3-6 points each)
You should admit your mistakes.
Now, talk to your friends or elders; refer to books and read about all the objects on which wheels are used. List them. (How many did you miss out on in your first list? Why?)
Portia’s suitors chose the gold and silver caskets.
Recite the poem with proper rhythm and intonation.
Read the passage and name the following.
He was killed by a poisoned arrow that entered his heel.
Who is the speaker in this poem?
Write your own impressions about the news items given in (a), (b), (c), and (d) in the table below.
| News item | Good news Bad news | Reliable Unreliable | Interesting Uninteresting Boring | Others |
| (a) | ||||
| (b) | ||||
| (c) | ||||
| (d) |
Fill in the blank choosing the appropriate word/idiom from the lesson.
As soon as I ______ of my home, I greet my family.
Using the following points frame a character sketch of the narrator. Support each character trait with instances from the lesson.
- Diffident and timid
- Unusual behavior
- Ignorant about banking
- Nervous and careless
- Economical.
Find the meaning of the following word.
abused
Guess the meaning of the following word.
postponed
Write other meaningful words that begin/end with anywhere.
List all the words and phrases in this story that indicate 'time'.
Write what the goldfish does.
What part did Anne Sullivan play in Helen’s life?
__________________was the chief of all spirits
What did the Bodwells think when they heard the mother shout.
What will happen to the bird in imprisonment?
Write the names of the characters in this story.
1. ______ 2. ______ 3. ______
Write down the word that alliterate in the poetic line below
Festival of Flowers.
Read these lines and answer the questions given below.
Our lays are of cities whose lustre is shed,
Here ‘Lays’ means______
Fill in the table
| Problems Faced By Mr. Fogg And His Team | Solution |
| The train stopped in the middle of the forest. | |
| They couldn’t hire the elephant. | |
| They were in need of an elephant driver. |
Vasantha made a lot of noise because ______
When Amma said,'Don’t upset our foreign visitor' she meant______.
"I think it would be nice if we moved quickly from here.”
- Who does ‘I’ refer to?
- Why did they want to move quickly from there?
They went out through the broken windows.
The aliens gave a new shuttle to them.
Read scene I of the play carefully and answer the questions below.
Tabaqui acts as ______ to the pack of wolves.
How did the old man disguise himself?
Why should we read?
Write the rhyming word.
Nature - ______.
The hen-pigeon returned home when it started to _______.
His father wanted him to do well in ______.
Answer using Yes or No and pick sentence from the story to support your answer.
Was Robinson alone in the island?
Did Nandhini have fever?
Imagine your world and write its qualities in the cloud.
Fill in the blank
The king looked for a______.
Secondly the greedy merchant is ready to offer______.
Choose the correct one.
Rooster
What would you have done if your grandmother would have slipped?
What is the best time to water the plants?
Which of the following should one avoid while using social media? Tick against the correct options.
