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How are today's women portrayed by the poet? - English

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How are today's women portrayed by the poet? 

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Solution 1

  • Introduction:
    The poet Rakhi Nariani Shirke was a teacher. She has a passion for writing poems as a medium of self-expression. The poem is about the wonderful qualities of a woman. It talks about the multi-faced nature of women.
  • Woman are brave:
    The poet says that every woman is naturally beautiful. She is the symbol of power and strength. They are bold, strong, and resolute. They are always ready to take up any risk. She is very optimistic in her approach.
  • Woman the hope raiser: 
    Every woman is true in expressing her love. They are not fake. She has hope and cares for her near ones. They work tirelessly to prove themselves. They can solve problems. She is a woman with no fear.
  • Women’s courage:
    She is never a quitter. She is always persistent. They are very strong in their faith. They don’t give up their desires. They are very firm in achieving goals. They are very powerful to lead a happy life.
  • Conclusion:
    The poet is in the view that growth depends on the women. They must be treated well and respected in their life.
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Solution 2

Title: I am Every Woman
Poet: Rakhi Nariani Shirke
Theme: The qualities of woman
Moral: Every woman is powerful

Today’s women are a symbol of power and strength. They are naturally beautiful. They take up any risk. She has hopes and cares for her near ones. They work tirelessly. They can solve problems. She is a woman with no fears. She is always persistent in her works. She is true in her faith and beliefs. They have overcome bad days. They teach to lead a happy life. They can overcome sighs, groans, and moans. Today’s women should be loved and respected.

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Solution 3

  1. Women are brave and strong
  2. They work tirelessly
  3. They can solve problems
  4. They don’t give up
  5. She is a woman with no fears
  6. They have overcome bad days.
  7. They teach to lead a happy life.
  8. They should be loved and respected.
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Chapter 3.2: I am Every Woman - Exercise [Page 86]

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