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प्रश्न
Referring to the poem Tithonus, show how his immortality becomes a curse. Answer in 100-150 words incorporating the following details.
- Circumstances leading to Tithonus receiving a boon
- Reasons for the boon becoming a curse
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उत्तर
In Alfred, Lord Tennyson's poem "Tithonus," the protagonist’s immortality, granted as a boon, becomes a curse. Tithonus, beloved by the goddess Aurora, is granted eternal life at her request. However, while he gains immortality, he does not receive eternal youth. As a result, Tithonus continues to age, becoming increasingly frail and decrepit. This ageing process, devoid of the relief of death, turns his boon into a perpetual torment.
The immortality that once seemed desirable becomes a relentless burden as Tithonus witnesses the world around him change while he endures endless suffering. His eternal life, marred by unending decay, highlights the curse of living beyond natural human limits. Tithonus yearns for the release of death, realizing that immortality without youth is an unending punishment. This poignant narrative underscores the paradox of immortality and the inherent value of a natural life cycle.
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