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A Thing of Beauty (John Keats)

CBSE · Class 12 · English

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1List the things of beauty mentioned in the poem.Show solution
The poem mentions many things of beauty: the sun, the moon, old and young trees, daffodils, clear rills (small streams), the mid-forest brake with musk-rose blooms, the grandeur of the mighty dead, lovely tales heard or read, and the endless fountain of immortal drink from heaven.

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2List the things that cause suffering and pain.Show solution
The poem says that suffering and pain come from despondence, the inhuman dearth of noble natures, gloomy days, and unhealthy and o'er-darkened ways that people have to face in life.

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3What does the line, 'Therefore are we wreathing a flowery band to bind us to earth' suggest to you?Show solution
The line suggests that beautiful things keep us attached to life. They act like a flowery band that ties us to the earth by giving us joy, comfort, hope, and reasons to live despite sadness and suffering.

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4What makes human beings love life in spite of troubles and sufferings?Show solution
Human beings love life because beauty gives hope and happiness. Even when there are troubles and sufferings, beautiful things—like nature, memories, and good stories—lift our spirits, remove sadness, and make life seem worth living.

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5Why is 'grandeur' associated with the 'mighty dead'?
6Do we experience things of beauty only for short moments or do they make a lasting impression on us?
7What image does the poet use to describe the beautiful bounty of the earth?

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