1. The central idea of the poem The Snake Trying is that we should not kill other living organisms because of fear or wrath. Like us, other living organisms also have right to live on earth. Though we consider ourselves, the victims of dangerous animals (like snake, the poem), but in reality, the animaRead more

    The central idea of the poem The Snake Trying is that we should not kill other living organisms because of fear or wrath. Like us, other living organisms also have right to live on earth. Though we consider ourselves, the victims of dangerous animals (like snake, the poem), but in reality, the animals themselves become the victim of our fear.

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  2. Sentiment means "opinion" or "thought". So, sharing the same sentiments means that one agrees with the opinions of other and also believes the same. e.g. If someone says that democracy is the worst type of government and I also believe the same then I am sharing the same sentiment. Here is another eRead more

    Sentiment means “opinion” or “thought”. So, sharing the same sentiments means that one agrees with the opinions of other and also believes the same. e.g. If someone says that democracy is the worst type of government and I also believe the same then I am sharing the same sentiment.

    Here is another example:

    “Most of the people here share the same sentiment, the same historical mistrust of the state”.

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  3. The phrase "where knowledge is free" means a country in which all the people, regardless of their class, caste or religion, have access to knowledge. The poet believes that if all the people are educated, our country will prosper and thus become "heaven of freedom". Read summary of this poem.

    The phrase “where knowledge is free” means a country in which all the people, regardless of their class, caste or religion, have access to knowledge. The poet believes that if all the people are educated, our country will prosper and thus become “heaven of freedom”.

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  4. The poem Where the Mind is Without Fear does not have any rhyme scheme. It is written in blank verse. Read summary of this poem.

    The poem Where the Mind is Without Fear does not have any rhyme scheme. It is written in blank verse.

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  5. The title of this poem written by Rabindranath Tagore describes its central idea. It means a place or a society in which fearless, courageous and bold. It refers to free India in which we Indians are not slaves of British. It also refers to the New India which is scientific, progressive and rationalRead more

    The title of this poem written by Rabindranath Tagore describes its central idea. It means a place or a society in which fearless, courageous and bold. It refers to free India in which we Indians are not slaves of British. It also refers to the New India which is scientific, progressive and rational, a country which does not believe in superstitions and blind faiths.

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  6. Following are the main themes in the poem Where The Mind Is Without Fear: Desire for Freedom This poem was written during the pre-independence era when British were ruling over India. During those days, the struggle movement for freedom was quite strong. Hence the poet brings in the spirit of this mRead more

    Following are the main themes in the poem Where The Mind Is Without Fear:

    • Desire for Freedom

    This poem was written during the pre-independence era when British were ruling over India. During those days, the struggle movement for freedom was quite strong. Hence the poet brings in the spirit of this movement in the poem. The very first line talks about fearlessness.

    • Desire for Unity

    Next, the poet talks about unity, fraternity and oneness. According to the poet, the society has been fragmented into small parts. There is discrimination on the basis of colour, religion, language, area etc. This division does not allow the country to grow and prosper. Hence he prays for unification of India.

    • Desire for Rationality

    The poem prays that society may give up believing on superstitions and illogical things. He desires that people should have rational and thinking mind. People may believe in logic and reason and never pave a way for blind faiths.

    • Desire for a Society Free from Evils

    Finally, the poet also talks about various evils which prevail in the society. e.g. people keep lying to each other, they become hopeless because of the blind faiths, they never think of making progress. Hence he desires that society should be free from all these evils.

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  7. The central idea of the poem Where the Mind is Without Fear is that the society of India was ruled by British and thus people lived in fear. In addition, there were various social evils which were prevailing in the society. The people were superstitious, fragmented and uneducated. The poet, RabindraRead more

    The central idea of the poem Where the Mind is Without Fear is that the society of India was ruled by British and thus people lived in fear. In addition, there were various social evils which were prevailing in the society. The people were superstitious, fragmented and uneducated.

    The poet, Rabindranath Tagore, desires to gain freedom from British and also prays Almighty to free our country from all types of social evils.

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  8. In the poem, For Anne Gregory, little Anne desires to be loved for her inner beauty. However the poet tells her that she is loved because of her beautiful golden hair. They do not care about her inner beauty and rather prefer the physical beauty. To this, innocent Anne asks the poet whether they wilRead more

    In the poem, For Anne Gregory, little Anne desires to be loved for her inner beauty. However the poet tells her that she is loved because of her beautiful golden hair. They do not care about her inner beauty and rather prefer the physical beauty.

    To this, innocent Anne asks the poet whether they will continue to love her in the same way if she dyes her hair with a different colour like brown, black or red. So, Anne wants to test those despair lovers by taken away the golden colour of her hair. But, the poet replies that their love will wither away if she does so.

    These lines throw light on the myth of physical beauty which is traditional and man-made. It has no logic or reason behind it.

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  9. The trees are moving in the forest because forest is their actual home. They were deprived of their home by humans who confined them in the four walls of their homes. But now, the trees have started a movement against this confinement and are moving towards the forest. Read summary of this poem. ReaRead more

    The trees are moving in the forest because forest is their actual home. They were deprived of their home by humans who confined them in the four walls of their homes. But now, the trees have started a movement against this confinement and are moving towards the forest.

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  10. Following are the main literary/poetic devices used in the poem “The Voice of the Rain” by Walt Whitman. Personification :- Rain is personified in the whole poem. The rain talks to the poet like a human. Here are some dialogues by the rain – “I am the Poem of Earth”, “I descend to lave the drouths,Read more

    Following are the main literary/poetic devices used in the poem “The Voice of the Rain” by Walt Whitman.

    1. Personification :- Rain is personified in the whole poem. The rain talks to the poet like a human. Here are some dialogues by the rain – “I am the Poem of Earth”, “I descend to lave the drouths, atomies, dust-layers of the globe”, “I give back life to my own origin, and make pure and beautify it;” etc.
    2. Metaphor – The poet uses a lot of metaphors in the poem e.g. “I am the Poem of Earth”, “the voice of the rain” etc.
    3. Alliteration“(s)aid I to the (s)oft-falling (s)hower”, “(w)hence, (v)aguely form’d” etc.

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