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Question
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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Solution
- 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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