Working with the Poem
- Question: Who is the speaker in the poem?
Answer: The speaker in the poem is an observer or a poet reflecting on experiences and interactions with different characters, including a king, an old man, and a child. - Question: “The king, sword in hand” suggests:
- (i) wealth
- (ii) power
- (iii) more power than wealth.
Mark the appropriate item in the context of stanza 1.
Answer: (ii) power.
- Question: The old man offered the speaker a lot of money. Why did he turn down the offer?
Answer: The speaker turned down the offer because he valued goodwill, cheer, and the deeper connections with others more than material wealth. - Question: Find in the poem lines that match the following. Read both one after another.
- (i) I have nothing to give you except goodwill and cheer.
- (ii) Her happiness was no more than sorrow in disguise.
- (iii) The king’s might was not worth much.
Answer: - (i) “I have nothing to give you except goodwill and cheer.”
- (ii) “Her happiness was no more than sorrow in disguise.”
- (iii) “The king’s might was not worth much.”
(Note: Specific lines will depend on the actual poem text.)
- Question: How did the speaker feel after talking to the child on the beach?
Answer: After talking to the child on the beach, the speaker felt a sense of joy and contentment, as the child’s innocence and perspective brought a refreshing and uplifting experience.
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