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A Considerable Speck

ICSE · Class 10 · English Literature-Treasure Chest ( Poems and Short Stories)

Summary of A Considerable Speck for ICSE Class 10 English Literature-Treasure Chest ( Poems and Short Stories). Key concepts, important points, and chapter overview.

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Overview

A Considerable Speck by Robert Frost is a narrative poem about a tiny mite found on a white sheet of paper. The poet-narrator almost kills it with a period of ink, but stops when he notices that the speck is alive and acts with clear intention. The poem turns a very small moment into a thoughtful re

Key Concepts

The central figure of the poem

The central figure of the poem is a tiny, almost invisible living insect on the manuscript sheet. It is first mistaken for dust, but its movements sho

The speaker notices the speck

The speaker notices the speck, nearly kills it, observes its behaviour, and finally decides to spare it. He speaks in a reflective and thoughtful way.

The poem shows respect for life

The poem shows respect for life simply because it is life. The mite is spared because it is alive and shows signs of mind.

The mite pauses

The mite pauses, runs, hesitates, and cowers, making the speaker believe it has intelligence and its own will.

The word “considerable” is used

The word “considerable” is used for something extremely small and nearly invisible.

Learning Objectives

  • To understand the poem as a narrative poem with a small but complete action
  • To explain how the speaker discovers the mite and changes his response
  • To identify the theme of reverence for life
  • To analyse the poet’s ideas about intelligence and mind
  • To understand the contrast between personal mercy and collectivistic love

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