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To a Pair Of Sarus Cranes

Karnataka Board · Class 10 · English

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1

Poem Summary and Context

  • The poem describes the tragic story of two Sarus cranes who are devoted partners
  • The male crane is shot by hunters while stretching his neck at dawn/dusk
  • The female crane witnesses her partner's death and shows profound grief
2

Literary Devices and Poetic Techniques

  • Personification: The sun is described as 'reluctant' - giving human qualities to nature
  • Metaphor: 'proud neck was humbled to lie like dirty linen' - comparing the dead crane to discarded cloth
  • Simile: 'like dirty linen in a coarse washing bag' - showing the undignified treatment
3

Major Themes and Messages

  • Theme of Devotion: Sarus cranes mate for life, showing ultimate loyalty
  • Theme of Grief: The female's mourning behavior shows depth of natural emotion
  • Theme of Human Cruelty: Hunters destroy beauty and love without understanding
4

Character Analysis and Behavior

  • Male Crane: Portrayed as noble, performing natural morning ritual when killed
  • Female Crane: Shows complex grief - crying, circling, kissing feathers, attempting to revive
  • Hunters/Killers: Represent human insensitivity and cruelty to nature

Key Concepts

The poem tells a complete storyThe 'reluctant sun' symbolizes the difficultyThe female crane's devotion that goesThe poem contrasts grace with disgraceThe reference to Hume's scientific documentation

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