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  1. In the poem Keeping Quiet the phrase "to have no truck with death" means that being silent does not mean a complete association with death but rather a moment of introspection.

    In the poem Keeping Quiet the phrase “to have no truck with death” means that being silent does not mean a complete association with death but rather a moment of introspection.

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  1. No, the poet clearly that stillness and total inactivity should not be confused or equated. As total inactivity means DEATH. And poet doesn't want TRUCKS OF DEATH  

    No, the poet clearly that stillness and total inactivity should not be confused or equated. As total inactivity means DEATH. And poet doesn’t want TRUCKS OF DEATH

     

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  1. Lucifer
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    Lucifer better to reign in hell than to serve in heaven

    The exotic moment refers to the silence and stillness. It will be a moment when there will be no rush and no materialistic work. We all would be speaking the same language (the language of silence) and thus we will be one. For the poet it will be an exotic moment. Play quiz on Keeping Quiet SummaryRead more

    The exotic moment refers to the silence and stillness. It will be a moment when there will be no rush and no materialistic work. We all would be speaking the same language (the language of silence) and thus we will be one. For the poet it will be an exotic moment.

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  1. According to the poet , keeping quiet will let the whales in the seas live long , no engines and no rush will cause less polution.

    According to the poet , keeping quiet will let the whales in the seas live long , no engines and no rush will cause less polution.

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  1. Lucifer
    Lucifer better to reign in hell than to serve in heaven

    The poet here refers to Earth which appears to be dead but later on alive. The nature (earth) looks still and dead. However, it keeps working patiently and slowly. Hence after some time, we are able to see change. e.g. a sapling grows to tree but we are unable to see the process of its growth. PlayRead more

    The poet here refers to Earth which appears to be dead but later on alive. The nature (earth) looks still and dead. However, it keeps working patiently and slowly. Hence after some time, we are able to see change. e.g. a sapling grows to tree but we are unable to see the process of its growth.

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    Lucifer better to reign in hell than to serve in heaven

    According to the poet, searching for our inner-self i.e. soul is needed which can only be done in peace i.e. when we are still and silent. Play quiz on Keeping Quiet Summary of Keeping Quiet

    According to the poet, searching for our inner-self i.e. soul is needed which can only be done in peace i.e. when we are still and silent.

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    Lucifer better to reign in hell than to serve in heaven

    The word engines symbolise automobiles which create air pollution and even noise pollution. They are the mark of modern civilisation which is based on the destruction of nature and environment. Play quiz on Keeping Quiet Summary of Keeping Quiet

    The word engines symbolise automobiles which create air pollution and even noise pollution. They are the mark of modern civilisation which is based on the destruction of nature and environment.

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    Lucifer better to reign in hell than to serve in heaven

    Men will be together in a sudden strangeness when they will be quiet and still. They won't speak in their native languages which create barriers. They all will be silent and thus feel united. Hence it will be a sudden strangeness. Play quiz on Keeping Quiet Summary of Keeping Quiet

    Men will be together in a sudden strangeness when they will be quiet and still. They won’t speak in their native languages which create barriers. They all will be silent and thus feel united. Hence it will be a sudden strangeness.

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  1. The fishermens refer to destruction caused by them for their self benefits. The stillness will let the whales live long.  

    The fishermens refer to destruction caused by them for their self benefits. The stillness will let the whales live long.

     

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