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प्रश्न
Explain the following line with reference to the context.
‘I’m killed, Sire!’ And, his Chief beside, Smiling, the boy fell dead.
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उत्तर
- Reference:
These lines are taken from Poem – “Incident of the French Camp”, Poet – “Robert Browning”. - Context:
The poet appreciated the heroic behavior of the young soldier. - Explanation:
Napoleon became very happy about his victory, But suddenly he realized that the soldier was seriously wounded. He asked the soldier if he was wounded. The soldier replied that he was almost killed. Saying this he fell beside the emperor and died smilingly.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
How long had the soldiers been in the castle?
Did the soldiers fight with the enemies face to face?
How did the enemies enter the castle?
Why did the narrator feel helpless?
Bring out the contrasting picture of the castle as depicted in stanzas 3 and 5.
Our captain was brave and we were true
How can this shameful tale be told?
Underline the alliterated word in the following line.
With our arms and provender, load on load.
Identify the figure of speech used in the following line.
A little wicked wicket gate.
How does the creeper appear on the tree?
Read the line given below and answer the question that follow.
A creeper climbs, in whose embraces bound No other tree could live.
- Which tree is referred to in the above lines?
- How does the tree survive the tight hold of the creeper?
- Why does Toru Dutt use the expression ‘a creeper climbs’?
Identify the figure of speech used in each of the extract given below and write down the answer in the space given below.
“ A creeper climbs, in whose embraces bound
No other tree could live. But gallantly
The giant wears the scarf, and flowers are hung......”
Identify the figure of speech used in each of the extract given below and write down the answer in the space given below.
“ What is that dirge-like murmur that I hear Like the sea breaking on a shingle -beach?
When does a man become a judge? How?
Explain the following line briefly with reference to the context.
“They have their exits and their entrances;
And one man in his time plays many parts,”
Introduction
The poem ‘Ulysses’ is a dramatic monologue that contains 70 lines of blank verse. Ulysses, the King of Ithaca, gathers his men together to prepare for the journey and exhorts them not to waste their time left on earth. Ulysses has grown old, having experienced many adventures at the battle of Troy and in the seas. After returning to Ithaca, he desires to embark upon his next voyage. His inquisitive spirit is always looking forward to more and more of such adventures.
What does he think of the people of his kingdom?
Identify the figure of speech employed in the following line.
And drunk delight of battle with my peers;
Read the set of line from the poem and answer the question that follow.
This is my son, mine own Telemachus,
To whom I leave the sceptre and the isle Well-loved of me,
- Who does Ulysses entrust his kingdom to, in his absence?
- Bring out the significance of the ‘sceptre’.
Explain with reference to the context the following line.
I am become a name; For always roaming with a hungry heart
‘A tough will counts.’ Explain.
Pick out the alliterated words from the poem and write.
And this might stand him for the storms
Explain the following line with reference to the context.
Brutes have been gentled where lashes failed.
Who do you think is the narrator of the poem?
Where was Napoleon standing on the day of attack on the city of Ratisbon?
Describe the posture of Napoleon.
How did the young soldier face his end?
Literary Devices
Mark the rhyme scheme of the poem. The rhyme scheme for the first stanza is as follows.
| With neck out-thrust, you fancy how, | a |
| Legs wide, arms locked behind, | b |
| As if to balance the prone brow | a |
| Oppressive with its mind. | b |
The young soldier matched his emperor in courage and patriotism. Elucidate your answer.
