The clothes of the old woman were burnt in the flames of fire and became as black as coal. Read summary of this poem.
The clothes of the old woman were burnt in the flames of fire and became as black as coal.
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These words have been repeated in the poem for poetic effect. Read summary of this poem.
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Saint Peter asked for a cake as he was extremely hungry after wandering the whole day. The old lady, on the other hand was a selfish woman. She did not give any of the cakes which she had already made. Instead, she made a new one which was smaller in size. However that too turned out to be too big tRead more
Saint Peter asked for a cake as he was extremely hungry after wandering the whole day. The old lady, on the other hand was a selfish woman. She did not give any of the cakes which she had already made.
Instead, she made a new one which was smaller in size. However that too turned out to be too big to give away. She kept making new one, smaller than the previous one but finally refused to give any of her cakes.
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The curse turned old lady into a woodpecker and she flew away from the chimney. Her clothes were burnt and were as black as coal. Read summary of this poem.
The curse turned old lady into a woodpecker and she flew away from the chimney. Her clothes were burnt and were as black as coal.
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The poet clearly says in the beginning of the poem, "They tell them a curious story — I don’t believe ’tis true;" Hence the story is not true but it does have a moral. The last lines of the poem in which Saint Peter curses the woman are the important part. These lines show how greed can destroy ourRead more
The poet clearly says in the beginning of the poem, “They tell them a curious story — I don’t believe ’tis true;” Hence the story is not true but it does have a moral.
The last lines of the poem in which Saint Peter curses the woman are the important part. These lines show how greed can destroy our lives. In this poem, the little woman is very selfish and greedy. She does not want to give away her cakes and is cursed to become a woodpecker.
In real life as well, the one who is selfish and greedy faces consequences in one way or the other.
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The moral of the poem A Legend of the Northland is that greed is a curse for human beings. If God has given us basic things like shelter, food and comfort, then we should take care of those people who don't have all these. We should never be stone-hearted towards the needy. In this poem, the littleRead more
The moral of the poem A Legend of the Northland is that greed is a curse for human beings. If God has given us basic things like shelter, food and comfort, then we should take care of those people who don’t have all these. We should never be stone-hearted towards the needy.
In this poem, the little woman refuses to give even a single piece of cake to Saint Peter because of her selfish and greedy nature. Saint Peter who is half fainted because of hunger gets provoked and curses her to become a woodpecker.
In real life as well, a greedy person cannot live a peaceful life. Hence we should be generous and never refuse food, shelter or even help to those in need.
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According to the poet, Northland is a cold region. There the days are short and nights are long during the winter season. The people cannot sleep the whole night. In Northland, the people ride sledge tied to the group of swift reindeer (a type of deer which runs fast) and the children look like beRead more
According to the poet, Northland is a cold region. There the days are short and nights are long during the winter season. The people cannot sleep the whole night. In Northland, the people ride sledge tied to the group of swift reindeer (a type of deer which runs fast) and the children look like bear cubs in their funny and furry clothes.
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Then she took a tiny scrap of dough, And rolled and rolled it flat; And baked it thin as wafer- But she couldn't part with that.
- Then she took a tiny scrap of dough,
- And rolled and rolled it flat;
- And baked it thin as wafer-
- But she couldn’t part with that.
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The rhyme scheme of the poem "A Legend Of The Northland" is ABCB.
The rhyme scheme of the poem “A Legend Of The Northland” is ABCB.
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Saint Peter, who was quite hungry, was provoked by the words of selfish little woman. He was enraged and cursed her to become a bird and live a struggling life. Read summary of this poem.
Saint Peter, who was quite hungry, was provoked by the words of selfish little woman. He was enraged and cursed her to become a bird and live a struggling life.
Read summary of this poem.
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