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What is the structure of the sonnet on his blindness?

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    The poem On His Blindness is a Petrarchan sonnet having 14 lines. The poem is divided into three quatrains (stanzas having four lines) and one couplet (two lines). The rhyme scheme of the this type of sonnet is ABBA ABBA CDE CDE. Read summary of this poem.

    The poem On His Blindness is a Petrarchan sonnet having 14 lines. The poem is divided into three quatrains (stanzas having four lines) and one couplet (two lines). The rhyme scheme of the this type of sonnet is ABBA ABBA CDE CDE.

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Why does the poet feel guilty in the poem On His Blindness?

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    The poet feels guilty because he is blind now. God has given him the talent of writing poetry. However because of his blindness, he is unable to use this talent. This is why he thinks that he cannot serve humanity (by writing poetry). Hence he feels guilty. Read summary of this poem.

    The poet feels guilty because he is blind now. God has given him the talent of writing poetry. However because of his blindness, he is unable to use this talent. This is why he thinks that he cannot serve humanity (by writing poetry). Hence he feels guilty.

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What is a yoke in the poem On His Blindness?

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    "Yoke" is a Biblical image which means a harness which put on oxen (in Matthew). It symbolises the will of God. Here in the poem, yoke refers to the tests given by God to His people. In case of poet, his yoke is blindness. According to the poet, his blindness is the will of God and he should acceptRead more

    “Yoke” is a Biblical image which means a harness which put on oxen (in Matthew). It symbolises the will of God. Here in the poem, yoke refers to the tests given by God to His people. In case of poet, his yoke is blindness. According to the poet, his blindness is the will of God and he should accept that gladly and bear it.

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What is the mood of the poem On His Blindness?

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    The mood of the poem On His Blindness changes from stanza to stanza. In the first stanza, the there is a lot of frustration and perhaps anger as well (lodged with me useless). There is restlessness and remorse. In the second stanza, the mood changes to doubtful. The poet starts wondering if God realRead more

    The mood of the poem On His Blindness changes from stanza to stanza. In the first stanza, the there is a lot of frustration and perhaps anger as well (lodged with me useless). There is restlessness and remorse.

    In the second stanza, the mood changes to doubtful. The poet starts wondering if God really wants him to use his talent after taking away his light. In the third stanza, the mood changes to relaxed as his mind tells him that God does not need man’s work. The one who just bears his pain is also serving Him.

    In the final couplet, the mood changes to hopeful because the poet is now sure that he is serving God like the Angels who stand and wait. He does not require to write poetry to serve Him.

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Who has stolen the youth of the poet in On His Blindness?

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    The passing time and ageing have stolen the youth of the poet. Read summary of this poem.

    The passing time and ageing have stolen the youth of the poet.

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Describe the feeling of the poet in the poem On His Blindness

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    In the beginning, the poet seems to be remorseful and restless because he cannot use his talent (given by God) to serve Him and His creations (humans). In the second stanza, the poet becomes doubtful. In the third stanza, he becomes relaxed when he realises that God does not need his talent. In theRead more

    In the beginning, the poet seems to be remorseful and restless because he cannot use his talent (given by God) to serve Him and His creations (humans). In the second stanza, the poet becomes doubtful. In the third stanza, he becomes relaxed when he realises that God does not need his talent. In the final couplet, he is hopeful because he believes that he is serving God by bearing his pain.

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Explain the use of biblical reference in the poem On His Blindness

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    There are many Biblical references used in the poem On His Blindness: Mild Yoke: The word yoke is taken from Bible (Matthew) which means the will of God. They serve Him the best: They refers to angels of God. His state is Kingly: state refers to heaven. Thousands at His bidding speed: Angels move onRead more

    There are many Biblical references used in the poem On His Blindness:

    1. Mild Yoke: The word yoke is taken from Bible (Matthew) which means the will of God.
    2. They serve Him the best: They refers to angels of God.
    3. His state is Kingly: state refers to heaven.
    4. Thousands at His bidding speed: Angels move on the land and the ocean at unbelievable speed.
    5. They also serve who only stand and wait: Reference to the angels who remains standing still and wait for orders.

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In On His Blindness to what is blindness compared?

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    The blindness is compared to dark world which has made his only talent handicapped. He is not able to serve God because of blindness. Read summary of this poem.

    The blindness is compared to dark world which has made his only talent handicapped. He is not able to serve God because of blindness.

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In On His Blindness Milton’s central concern is

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    In the poem On His Blindness, Milton's central concern is for his talent which has become useless because of his blindness. Read summary of this poem.

    In the poem On His Blindness, Milton’s central concern is for his talent which has become useless because of his blindness.

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Explain the use of personification in On His Blindness

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    In the poem on His Blindness, "Patience" is personified as a human being. It listens to the poet and answers him in order to clear his (poet's) doubt. Read summary of this poem.

    In the poem on His Blindness, “Patience” is personified as a human being. It listens to the poet and answers him in order to clear his (poet’s) doubt.

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