Question

Read the following extract and answer the questions given below:
How do you know
Peace is a woman?
I know, for
I met her yesterday
on my winding way
to the world's fare.
She had such a wonderful face.
just like a golden flower faded
before her prime.

(1) How does the poet describe the face of peace?

(2) Do you feel mother can be a symbol of peace? Explain it in your own words.

(3) Name and explain the figure of speech in the following
line: 'Peace is a woman.'

(4) How does the Poet come to know that peace is a woman?

Answer 1

(1) The poet describes the face of peace as being wonderful, just like a golden flower that had faded before its time.

 

(2) Do you feel, a mother can be a symbol of peace? Explain it in your own words. 

Yes, I strongly agree with the statement that, A mother can be a symbol of peace. Mom is considered to be a caring and selfless person, who seeks only the good of others. She helps keep the peace in the family in times of troubles, also encourages family members to be in peace and loving.

 

(3) Metaphor: Peace is implicitly compared to a woman.

 

(4) The poet claims she met her on her winding way to the world’s fare.