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To a Pair Of Sarus Cranes — Syllabus
Karnataka Board · Class 10 · English
What To a Pair Of Sarus Cranes covers in Karnataka Board Class 10 English: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Topics include Poem Summary and Context.
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4 Topics · Karnataka Board Class 10 English · 2026-27
Topics in To a Pair Of Sarus Cranes
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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Key topics in To a Pair Of Sarus Cranes include Poem Summary and Context, Literary Devices and Poetic Techniques, Major Themes and Messages, Character Analysis and Behavior. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Karnataka Board Class 10 board exam.
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Sources & Official References
- Karnataka SSLC — kseeb.kar.nic.in
- Dept of Pre-University Education, Karnataka
- National Education Policy 2020 — education.gov.in
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