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Class - 12
English Core
Flamingo Poetry Chapter-4 A THING OF BEAUTY
QUESTIONS:-
1. List the things of beauty mentioned in the poem.
Ans-
Each and every things of nature is a thing of beauty and a constant sources of
joy and pleasure. The Sun, The moon, Daffodil flowers, sheep, trees old and
young, lovely tales, endless fountain, small streams with clear water, mass of
ferns and the blooming musk-roses. All these are continuous source of pleasure.
2. List the things that cause suffering and pain.
Ans-
There are many things that cause human suffering and pain such as malice and
disappointment, gloomy days, lack of noble qualities, unhealthy and evil ways
and dearth of noble nature. They depress our spirits. They are like a pal of
sadness over our lives.
3. What does the line" therefore are we wreathing a flowery
band to bind us to earth" suggest to you?
Ans-
John keats is a sensitive poet. He is firmly attached to the endless beauty of
the earth. The above mentioned lines means that we get attached to the
beautiful things around us and weave a pretty band which bind us with the
beauties of this earth. It becomes the reason for us to leave.
4. What makes human beings love life in spite of troubles and
sufferings?
Ans-
No denying, that there are too much troubles and sufferings. They depress our
spirits but the eternal beauty of various things gives us happiness and
relaxations. A thing of beauty removes the pall of sadness and suffering from
our lives. It makes us love life despite of life's troubles and sufferings.
5. What is 'grandeur' associated with the mighty dead?
And-
'Grandeur' is associated with the mighty dead because the mighty dead were the
forefathers who were powerfull and dominating in their on times. The beautiful
legacy of their bravery is the grandear which is associated with the mighty dead.
Their works dazzle our eyes. The noble deeds of the brave man who sacrificed
their lives are an inspiration for us forever.
6. Do we experience things of beauty only for short moments or
do they make a lasting impression on us?
Ans-
No, we don't experience things of beauty only for short moments. It is very
clear in the first line that "A thing of beauty is a joy" forever It
is completely a constant source of joy. It lovelines always increases and never
pass into nothingness.
7. What image does the poet use to describe the beautiful Bounty
of the earth?
Ans-
Keats uses lots of images to describe the beautiful bounty of the earth. The
beautiful bounty of the earth is like an endless fountain. The endless fountain
of immortal drink constantly pours from the heaven into our hearts. The beauty
of daffodils, rills,musk roses have been described very suggestive and
sensuously reach images.
Other Important Short Answer type Questions
1. How is a thing of beauty a joy forever?
Ans-
John Keats was one of the great British romantic poets, considers that a thing
of beauty is a joy forever. It is a constant source of joy. It's beautiness
always increases. It will never be reduced to nothingness.It gives us peace,
happiness and pleasure, shelter, full of sweet dreams and quiet effortless
breathing.
2. How do we bind us to the earth every morning?
Ans-
Every morning a thing of beauty rejuvenates us. Natural objects is a constant
source of beauty and happiness. Everyday at the time of morning we are weaving
a flowery band through these beautiful things just to bind us with the earth.
3. How is the Pall of dispondence moved away from our dark
spirits?
Ans-
Man makes his life miserable. He faces lots of miseries and pains.A thing of
beauty provides the only hope to humanity.A thing of beauty works wonder, it is
a joy forever and remove the pal of dispondence and sadness from our 'dark
spirits'.
4. Why does keats associate 'grandeur' with 'the mighty
dead"?
Ans-
The mighty dead were the forefathers who were powerful and dominating in their
own times. They were wealthy brave and awesome people. They are dead in their
grave but their grandeur and glory survives imprinted in the pages of history.
It is believed that they will be handsomely rewarded in the dooms day. The noble
deeds of the brave men who sacrificed their lives are an inspiration for us
forever.
5. What is the source of the 'endless fountain'and what is its
effect?
Ans-
'Endless fountain' is the beauty of nature.It is an eternal source of joy to
mankind. A fountain of eternal joy and immortality pours into the heart and
soul of man. It flows and pours right from the heaven's corner.
6. What is the message that John Keats wants to give through 'A
thing a beauty'?
Ans-
The message that Keats wants to give that 'A thing of beauty is a joy forever.
Its beauty always goes on increasing. It will never be reduced to nothingness
and gives us joy and pleasure. The poet was a great worshipper of beauty.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Who has written 'A thing of beauty'?
a) John Keats
b)
Gray
c)
Stephen Spender
d)
Kamla Das
2) From where A Thing of Beauty has been excerpt?
a)
Stories of stollen childhood
b)
Korukku
c) Endymion
d)
In-memoriam
3) What is a bower?
a)
Wreathing
b)
Sound Sleep
c) Pleasant shade under a tree
d)
Sweet dreams
4) What kind of poet was John Keats?
a)
Victorian poet
b)
Classical poet
c) Romantic poet
d)
Modern poet
5) 'Clear rills' are the
a)
Clear solutions
b)
Clear thoughts
c) Streams of clear water
d)
Clear idea
6) What is sprout a shady boon for sheep'?
a) Trees old and young
b)
Trees new and young
c)
Creepers
d)
Human beings
7) 'Of all the unhealthy' means-
a)
Suffering
b) III - health
c)
Pain
d)
Neglect
8) 'Spite of despondence' refers to
a)
Hatred and greed
b)
Suffering and pain
c) Sadness and depression
d)
Health and well-being
9) Beautiful things never 'pass into nothingness' means that
they-
a) Never fade away
b)
Always bring unhappiness
c)
Create unpleasantness between friends
d)
Never increase
10) According to the poet a thing of beauty is-
a) A joy forever
b)
Horrible to look at
c)
Creates sadness
d)
Never joyfull
11) why are our spirits referred as dark?
a)
Because of spirits around
b)
Because of dark clouds
c)
Because of shady trees
d) Because of sadness and disappointment
12) What does the poet mean by some shape of beauty?
a)
Beauty is abstract
b)
Beauty has no safe
c) Beautifull objects that gives happiness
d
) All
13) What is the meaning of gloomy?
a) Dull and depressive
b)
Dark spirits
c)
All the unhealthy things
d)
None
14) Immortal drink of the endless fountain is a reference to-
a)
Water of Ganges
b)
Water from the Yamuna
c)
Water from the tap
d) The continuous flow of sacred or holy water.
15) What does dispondence mean?
a) Disappointment
b)
Inhuman
c)
Dearth
d) Unhealthy
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Index
Flamingo | |
Poetry Section | |
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Prose Section | |
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Vistas | |
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