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Critical Analysis of Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers The formalism of “Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers” hides the more troubling features of the poem and aides the theme of Aunt Jennifer’s ordeals in marriage to the more poetic subject of the divine existence of art. The first verse of the poem defines the fearless tigers Aunt Jennifer creates in… Continue reading Critical Analysis of Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers by Adrienne Rich

“Where the mind is without fear” −− What type of mental condition is required to attain ideal freedom as dreamt of by Rabindranath ? The poet talks about a freedom which needs to be achieved within the human mind and soul. He talks about a condition where “the mind is without fear and the head… Continue reading Where the Mind is Without Fear Solved Questions by Rabindranath Tagore

Critical Analysis of A Small Pain in My Chest ‘A Small Pain in my Chest’ is Michael Mack’s lyrical cry over the Vietnam War and the uncountable lives it claimed of innocent young soldiers. This poem does not have any vitriolic hatred spewing on paper, but a silent mourning over the loss of humanity which… Continue reading Critical Analysis of A Small Pain in My Chest by Michael Mack

1. How is a thing of beauty a joy forever? A thing is said to be a ‘thing of beauty,’ for the reason that it is a source of joy forever. When we think of it we should be happy and in its absence too, it should fill our minds with heavenly memories of it. A… Continue reading A Thing of Beauty Solved Questions by John Keats

A Thing of Beauty: Critical Analysis  The poem “A Thing of Beauty” received contemptuous criticism after its release and Keats himself noted its rambling and unpleasant style. On the other hand, he did not regret writing it, as he equated the process to diving into the ocean to become more accustomed to his surroundings. Keats… Continue reading Critical Analysis of A Thing of Beauty by John Keats 2022

Question 1: Where was the poet when he came across the solitary reaper? What happened thereafter? William Wordsworth was in Scotland when he encountered a solitary young reaper in the fields among the hills. She was a young and pretty ‘Scottish Highland Lass’. She was reaping and singing by herself. The poet stood there for a moment… Continue reading Solitary Reaper Solved Questions by William Wordsworth

About the Poet – William Wordsworth (1770-1850) is one of the stalwarts of the English Literature canon. He precipitated the Romantic Movement along with fellow poet Coleridge. Their joint venture, ‘Lyrical Ballads’ of 1798 is considered a touchstone of the Romantic sentiment. His most ambitious work was ‘The Recluse’ but he never got around to completing… Continue reading Summary of Solitary Reaper by William Wordsworth

It’s difficult to imagine Wordsworth’s poetry without connotations of nature and natural life. Solitary Reaper: Critical Analysis The poem is a picture of rustic life and its poignant beauty. The speaker recounts his experience of chancing upon a humming maiden who was reaping crops alone. It strikes one as uncommon. It begs the question, why… Continue reading Solitary Reaper: Critical Analysis

“Lord Ullin’s Daughter” is a Scottish ballad. It draws its setting from the real landscape of the Scottish Highlands. Hoping that you have gone through the entire poem and is  adept with the theme and central idea of the poem. Listed below are a few related questions about Lord Ullin’s Daughter that you may take… Continue reading Lord Ullin’s Daughter Solved Questions by Thomas Campbell

Critical Analysis of Lord Ullin’s Daughter “Lord Ullin’s Daughter” is a Scottish ballad. It draws its setting from the real landscape of the Scottish Highlands. The Lochgyle Lake is an actual lake, as are the isles of Ulva and of Mull (whose chieftain was Lord Ullin). Hence, a large part of the poem focuses on… Continue reading Critical Analysis of Lord Ullin’s Daughter by Thomas Campbell