Poem-7
Our Casurina Tree - Toru Dutt
(1856-1877)
Central Idea
The poem ‘Our
Casurina Tree’ shows the great love of the poetess for nature. The tree is
very loving to her. She has passed her childhood days under its shade. She
finds everything relating to the tree.
She likes its deep red flowers. She
is attracted by the sweet song of the birds. She watches a large monkey and
kokilas on the tree. This tree reminds her friend of childhood days. She also
hear a sad sound from the tree. It seems that the tree is lamenting (weeping).
In fact the poetess has given a personal touch to the tree.
Note : the poetess finds a close
touch between the tree and human emotions.
Explanation
1.But not ………………………………………………………………………………...
mine eyes.
Reference: These lines have been taken from
the poem ‘Our Casurina Tree’
composed by Toru Dutt, A famous Bengali Poetess of India.
Context: Here The poetess has told us why
the tall tree has become dear to her heart. She also finds a close touch
between the tree and its human emotions.
Explanation: The poetess says that she loves
the tree very much. She can’t live without it she loves it day and night. It is
not because of its huge shape. It is loving to her because she has passed her
easy days of life (childhood) under its shade. The tree also reminds her about
those friends who were very dear to heart. Even today she loves them greatly.
When she remembers them, her eyes are filled with tears. Sometimes she watches
and fells their images on the tree.
Note: The poetess gives the tree a personal touch
and considers it is an essential part of life.
2. What is
…………………………………………………………………………… my reach.
Reference: These lines have been taken from
the poem ‘Our Casurina Tree’
composed by Toru Dutt, A famous Bengali Poetess of India.
Context: Here The poetess has told us why
the tall tree has become dear to her heart. She also finds a close touch
between the tree and its human emotions.
Explanation: The poetess says that the tree
remains her memory all the times. She hears a murmuring sound from the tree.
She compares it to a sad song. She thinks the tree is lamenting and expressing
its sorrow.
She says that the sound of it may
reach to a place. Which is not known to us? Thus the tree remains in the sweet
memory of the poetess. She finds a close connection of the tree with human
feelings.
Note: there is a fine use of
simile in the line –
What is
that dirge – like , murmur that I hear
Like
the sea breaking on a shingl
If -
Rudyard Kipling
(1865-1936)
Central Idea
“Noble qualities are the real
foundation of success in life.”
The poem ‘If’ is an inspiring poem. In it the poet keeps before us some
noble qualities which we should develop in ourselves.
We
should have balance of mind. We should have a strong will power. We should
never try to show what we are not friends may not stand by us. Even then we
should not be afraid.
We
should not have a sense of pride even when we achieve greatness in life.
Above all we should make the best
use of our time. With these qualities, we are sure to obtain perfection in
life.
Explanation
1.
if you can talk ……………………………………………………………..……………. my son.
Reference:
These lines have
been taken from the poem ‘If’ composed
by ‘Rudyard Kipling’, A Famous Scholar
Of His Time.
Context:
The poet has put
before us a very noble standard of life. He tells us about some good qualities
which are key to success in life.
Explanation:
The poet says that
if we mix-up with common people, we should keep our noble qualities. In the
same way if we are in the company of great men like kings, we should keep
contact with common people too. Everyone should be treated equally by us.
In
that position nobody will hurt us other friend or enemy. We should keep an
account of every second of our life. It means that we should make the best use
of our time. If we follow these things in life, there will be joy and comfort
in life. Success will be ours and we shall become a perfect man in the world.
Note:
An ideal life can be passed by noble qualities.
2.
if you can wait ……………………………………………………...................... too wise.
Reference-context:
Previous.
Explanation:
The poet says
that if you can wait for anything like standing on crossing or waiting the
train and not to be tired and if anybody told a lie about you, do not fear and
learn tell a lie in your life. And if anybody hate you then do not hate him.
The poet says that the quality of
politeness and modesty or kindness should have in our life. And he says that we
should never try to show what we are not, we should not talk too intelligently.
We should not have a sense of pride in life.
With these qualities we are sure
to achieve fame and greatness in the world.
3.
if you can force …………………………………………………………………….. hold on.
Reference-context:
Previous.
Explanation:
The poet says
that a man should believe in the power of his mind and soul if he faced much
loss in life, he should not lose his courage. He should have a strong will
power in life. After some time he would be able to overcome all the troubles.
Thus a man can recover all the
things that are gone from his life. He should work with full mind and heart and
never be hopeless in life.
Note:
noble qualities are the secret of success in life.
Poem-9
Nightingales -
Robert Bridges
(1844-1930)
Central
Idea
In this poem the poet rejects the
romantic view of the birds. The poet thinks that nightingales comes from some
beautiful woods where stars shine at night and atmosphere is full of sweet
scents. So its song is sweet.
But
after some times he feels that the bird is subject to the same law of living as
man. According to him the song of nightingales is no more than a physical necessity.
It is an expression of the hearts pain which is caused by the unfulfilled
desire of their life.
Note:
The poet thinks that nightingales are happy but this is not the fact as they
have also tears and troubles in life.
Explanation
1.
Beautiful must be …………………………………………………………….………. year long.
Reference:
These lines have
been taken from the poem ‘Nightingales’ composed
by ‘Robert Bridge’, A Great Philosopher.
Context:
Here the poet
presents the wrong romantic view that nightingales come from some happy place.
Explanation:
The poet says
that the mountains from where the nightingales come must be beautiful. The
stream must be bright and valleys must be full of flowers and fruits. In such a
good place they learn their song.
The
poet wishes that walk in those forests over which the stars shine at night. He
want to enjoy the smell of flowers which spring whole the year.
So the atmosphere becomes sweet
and good. In this way the poet presents the romantic view which tells us that
nightingale come from some beautiful place and sweet song.
Note:
The poet imagines that nightingales life is very peaceful and joyful. But there
is a life so sweet and joyful as the poet thinks.
2.Nay ……………………………………………………………………………… our life.
Reference-context:
Previous.
Explanation:
The poet says
that the nightingales speak for themselves and says that the mountains are not
beautiful but deserted and the streams are not shining while flowing. They are
dry and have no water in them.
This song is an expression of
their hearts pain. Their dreams and desires are not satisfied so they feel pain
and unrest in life. Their song is the voice of their hearts unfulfilled
desires. It remains in their thought all their sheltered.
The nightingales are skilled
singers yet they fail to express their dreams, visions, hopes and pains of
their hearts.
Note: “Time is more
valuable than any other things.”
“If you spoil the time, time spoil
you.” 
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