Question

The poem gives close resemblance to human life. The images used in the poem describe human tendencies. Find more such examples/tendencies.

Answer 1

The poem reflects several common human tendencies:

1. Quarrelling over small matters: The nose and the eyes argue over the spectacles.
2. Self-interest: Each side thinks only about its own claim and importance.
3. Pride: Both the nose and the eyes try to prove that they are more important.
4. Taking disputes to authority: Like people going to court, the nose and the eyes seek a judgement.
5. Bias in judgement: The decision may depend more on argument and appearance than on real usefulness.
6. Making simple matters complicated: A small issue becomes a serious dispute.