Show how “Small Pain in My Chest’ highlights the horrors of the war and the soldier’s agony.<
May 14, 2014 by Trisha
Show how “Small Pain in My Chest’ highlights the horrors of the war and the soldier’s agony.

Small Pain in My Chest by Michael Mack was read over to 5000 people, at the funeral of the first Black Hawk helicopter pilot, who was shot down in Iraq. It is also read at the Vietnam Veterans meetings.  The poem shows the pain suffered by the soldiers in a war. It also portrays the human… Continue reading Show how “Small Pain in My Chest’ highlights the horrors of the war and the soldier’s agony.

Discuss Sarojini Naidu’s poetry as ‘Indian in thought and spirit.’<
May 14, 2014 by Trisha
Discuss Sarojini Naidu’s poetry as ‘Indian in thought and spirit.’

Sarojini Naidu is a poet of Indian thought and culture and her poems described Indian flora and fauna, Indian customs and traditions, festivals, men and women, places legends of kings and queens etc. Naidu was a freedom fighter and a patriot and was known by the sobriquet The Nightingale of India. She was a sensitive poet and wrote poetry based… Continue reading Discuss Sarojini Naidu’s poetry as ‘Indian in thought and spirit.’

How has Sarojini Naidu brought out the vibrancy of the bazaars of Hyderabad?<
May 14, 2014 by Trisha
How has Sarojini Naidu brought out the vibrancy of the bazaars of Hyderabad?

In the Bazaars of Hyderabad Solved Question and Answers- Sarojini Naidu is a poet of Indian thought and culture and her poems described Indian flora and fauna, Indian customs and traditions, festivals, men and women, places legends of kings and queens etc. In her poem, In The Bazaars of Hyderabad, she has sketched the image of a typical Indian bazaar in… Continue reading How has Sarojini Naidu brought out the vibrancy of the bazaars of Hyderabad?

Significance of the title of the poem, ‘Do Not Go Gentle into the Good Night<
May 14, 2014 by Trisha
Significance of the title of the poem, ‘Do Not Go Gentle into the Good Night

Dylan Thomas was one of the eminent writers of the twentieth century. He believed that writing was a kind of self-discovery.  This belief of his was even reflected in his writings and his works remained distinctly personal, having metaphorical language, aesthetic imageries and psychological details. His writings were not only personal but had worldly themes… Continue reading Significance of the title of the poem, ‘Do Not Go Gentle into the Good Night

Theme and Central Idea of ‘The Last Ride Together’ by Robert Browning<
May 14, 2014 by Trisha
Theme and Central Idea of ‘The Last Ride Together’ by Robert Browning

Robert Browning’s poetry is regarded as the finest love poetry. His poems deal with the emotions of love. His philosophy of love is an important part of his philosophy of life. The Last Ride Together” by Robert Browning  begins with a lover getting finally rejected by his lady-love after he waited for her for a… Continue reading Theme and Central Idea of ‘The Last Ride Together’ by Robert Browning

How is the poem ‘Phenomenal Woman’ a reflection of the poet’s personal life?<
May 14, 2014 by Trisha
How is the poem ‘Phenomenal Woman’ a reflection of the poet’s personal life?

The poem “Phenomenal Woman” describes the spirit of womanhood. The poem describes a woman who is proud of being a woman, who is confident, follows her heart, has faith in herself and believes in her inner strength. Such a woman is ‘phenomenally phenomenal.’ The use of the first pronoun ‘I’ indicates that the poet is… Continue reading How is the poem ‘Phenomenal Woman’ a reflection of the poet’s personal life?

Maya Angelou’s Phenomenal Woman celebrates the spirit of womanhood. Discuss.<
May 14, 2014 by Trisha
Maya Angelou’s Phenomenal Woman celebrates the spirit of womanhood. Discuss.

The poem “Phenomenal Woman” describes the spirit of womanhood. The poem describes a woman who is proud of being a woman, who is confident, follows her heart, has faith in herself and believes in her inner strength. Such a woman is ‘phenomenally phenomenal.’ The poet tells her readers to ignore the conventional view of being… Continue reading Maya Angelou’s Phenomenal Woman celebrates the spirit of womanhood. Discuss.

Symbolism in Nissim Ezekiel’s Enterprise<
May 14, 2014 by Trisha
Symbolism in Nissim Ezekiel’s Enterprise

Nissim Ezekiel is one of the prolific Indian writers in English of the 20th century. He was playwright, editor, critic and poet. He was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award for his Poetry collection, ‘Latter-Day Psalms. He was also awarded the Padma Shree by the Government of India in 1988. He is often called the “Father of… Continue reading Symbolism in Nissim Ezekiel’s Enterprise

How does Dilip Chitre describe his father’s train journey in ‘Father Returning Home’?<
May 14, 2014 by Trisha
How does Dilip Chitre describe his father’s train journey in ‘Father Returning Home’?

Father Returning Home is a short and appealing poem about an old man in a cosmopolitan city where his own sons and daughters treat him as an alien. He himself is estranged from the man-made world. Through this poem, Chitre has denounced the urban rootlessness and alienation. The poem, Father Returning Home focuses on the theme of alienation or estrangement experienced… Continue reading How does Dilip Chitre describe his father’s train journey in ‘Father Returning Home’?

Describe the five ways that the poet describes to kill a man.<
May 14, 2014 by Trisha
Describe the five ways that the poet describes to kill a man.

“Five Ways to Kill a Man” by Edwin Brock mocks at the dehumanization of man. The poem describes the various ways that man has used, beginning from the ancient times to the 20th century, to kill other human beings. The methods he has used are crucifixion, lancing, gassing, bombing etc. The very first stanza of the… Continue reading Describe the five ways that the poet describes to kill a man.