To a Pair Of Sarus Cranes — Flashcards
Karnataka Board · Class 10 · English
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What is the central theme of 'To a Pair of Sarus Cranes'?
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The central theme is unconditional love and loyalty, demonstrated through the female crane's devotion to her dead mate. The poem explores themes of love transcending death, the cruelty of humans towar…
Define 'reluctant sun' and explain its significance in the poem.
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The 'reluctant sun' refers to the sun that appears hesitant to rise from the horizon. This personification suggests the early morning time when the male crane was stretching his neck. The reluctance s…
What does the simile 'like dirty linen in a coarse washing bag' represent?
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This simile compares the dead male crane to dirty clothes in a rough bag, emphasizing the undignified treatment of the beautiful bird after death. The 'proud neck was humbled' shows how the majestic c…
Explain the metaphor 'Morse code of bird's sorrow'.
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The female crane's cries are compared to Morse code - a communication system using dots and dashes. Her 'dots and pits' (short and long cries) represent her attempt to communicate her intense grief. T…
What is the significance of the female crane trying to 'hatch blood stained feathers into a toddling chick'?
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This symbolic action represents the female crane's desperate attempt to bring her mate back to life through maternal love. She treats the bloodstained feathers as if they were eggs that could produce …
Define 'necked' as used in the poem and its context.
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In the poem, 'necked' means stretched its neck. The male crane 'necked to pull the reluctant sun out from the rim of horizon.' This verb describes the crane's natural morning behavior of stretching it…
How does the poet contrast the crane's graceful movements with the hunters' actions?
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The poet creates a stark contrast between beauty and brutality. The female crane moves with 'grace' as she circles the sky, while the hunters are described through harsh actions - 'shot,' 'picked up h…
What does 'Hume's words' refer to in the poem?
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Hume's words refer to the ornithologist's scientific observation about Sarus cranes: 'They certainly pair for life and probably exhibit great grief... the widowed bird to pine away and die.' The femal…
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