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Question
Read the poem carefully and complete the table after the discussion in pairs. One is done for you.
| Concepts in the poem | Present situation | Expected/ideal situation |
| (1) mind | mind is full of fear | fearless mind |
| (2) head | ............... | ............... |
| (3) knowledge | ............... | ............... |
| (4) words | ............... | ............... |
| (5) habit | ............... | ............... |
| (6) thought and action | ............... | ............... |
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Solution
| Concepts in the poem | Present situation | Expected/ideal situation |
| (1) mind | mind is full of fear | fearless mind |
| (2) head | head is lowered due to shame | head is held high with pride |
| (3) knowledge | knowledge is expensive and not accessible to all | knowledge is free and accessible to all |
| (4) words | Words are shallow and include flattery and lies | words are truthful, meaningful, and come from a pure heart |
| (5) habit | habits are irrational and based on myths and superstitions | habits are progressive and built on rational thinking |
| (6) thought and action | thought and action are based on superstitious beliefs | thought and action are of a progressive nature as they are based on rationality |
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