9th English Unit_2
Complete Textual Solutions
Glossary
(turn the phone HORIZONTAL for a better VIEW)
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Sl. No. |
Word/phrase |
Meaning in
English |
Meaning in Telugu |
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Part-1 Evelyn Glennie Listens
to Sound without Hearing It |
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1 |
Jostle
(v) |
Push roughly |
త్రోయుట |
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2 |
Slight
(adj) |
Small and thin |
సన్నగా ఉన్న |
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3 |
Daunting
(v) |
Frightening |
భయపెట్టుట |
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4 |
Aspiring
musician (phr) |
A person who wants to be a musician |
వాయిద్యకారుడు అవ్వాలని కోరుకొను వ్యక్తి |
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5 |
Profoundly
(adv) |
Extremely |
తీవ్రమైన |
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6 |
Loss
of hearing (phr.) |
Not able to hear |
వినికిడి కోల్పోవడం |
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7 |
Conceal
(v) |
To hide |
దాచుట |
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8 |
Deteriorated
(v) |
To become worse |
తగ్గిపోవుట |
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9 |
Urged
(v) |
Advised strongly |
కోరెను |
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10 |
Impaired
(v) |
Not fully able to do |
అంగవైకల్యం కలిగెను |
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11 |
Looked
black (phr) |
Unfavourable |
అననుకూలమైన |
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12 |
Give
up (phr.v.) |
To quit or leave |
విడిచిపెట్టుట |
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13 |
Xylophone
(n) |
A musical instrument in the percussion family that consists of wooden bars struck by mallets. |
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14 |
Percussionist
(n) |
The person who plays the drum, table, etc., |
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15 |
Sheer
(adj) |
Complete |
పూర్తిగా |
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16 |
Determination
(n) |
Will power |
సంకల్పం |
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17 |
Got
right to the top (phr) |
To get to the highest rank |
ఉన్నత స్థానానికి చేరుట |
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18 |
Sought
after (phr.) |
Much in demand |
అందరూ కోరుకునే |
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19 |
Hectic
(adj) |
Restless |
తీరికలేని |
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20 |
Intriguing
(v) |
Fascinating and curious |
ఆసక్తికరమైన |
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21 |
Flawlessly
(adj) |
Without a fault or mistake |
ఎలాంటి లోపములేని |
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22 |
Lilt
(n) |
A way of speaking |
మాటల శైలి |
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23 |
Tingle(v) |
Causing a slight pricking or stinging sensation |
జలదరించుట |
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24 |
Lean(v) |
To bend / incline |
వాలుట |
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25 |
Resonances
(n) |
Echoes of sounds |
ప్రతిద్వనులు |
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26 |
Confess
(v) |
Agree |
ఒప్పుకొనుట |
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27 |
Workaholic
(n) |
A person who works excessively hard and for long hours |
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28 |
Enormous
(adj) |
Huge |
ఎక్కువ
/ పెద్ద |
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Part-2 The Shehnai of
Bismillah Khan |
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1 |
Shrill
(n) |
Ear-splitting sound |
చెవులు భరించలేని శబ్ధం |
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2 |
Reeded
(adj) |
Wind instruments that have reeds like the flute, the
clarinet etc., |
పుల్లలా ఉన్న |
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3 |
Maestro
(n) /ˈmʌɪstrəʊ/ |
Someone who is skilled enough to be considered an
artistic genius. |
విద్వాంసుడు |
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4 |
Auspicious
(adj) |
Promising to bring good fortune |
శుభకరమైన |
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5 |
Indispensable
(adj) |
Without this a piece of work cannot be done |
వేరుచేయలేని |
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6 |
Well-known
(adj) |
Famous |
పేరుగాంచిన |
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7 |
Paternal(adj) |
Related through father |
తండ్రికి సంభందించిన |
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8 |
Ancestors(n) |
A person, typically one more remote than a grandparent |
పూర్వీకులు |
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9 |
Took
to music (phr v.) |
Began to like music |
సంగీతాన్ని ఇస్టపడడం ప్రారంబించెను |
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10 |
Fascinated
(adj) |
Strongly attracted or interested |
చాలా ఆసక్తికరమైన |
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11 |
Hours
on end (phr) |
For many hours/days |
చాలా కాలం పాటు |
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12 |
Solitude
(n) |
The state of being alone |
ఏకాంతం |
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13 |
Haunts
(n) |
a place frequented by
a specified person. |
ఎక్కువ సార్లు వెళ్ళిన ప్రాంతము |
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14 |
Recital(n) |
Concert/performance. |
కచేరీ |
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15 |
Patted(v) |
touch quickly and gently with the flat of the hand. |
భుజం తట్టేను |
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16 |
Souvenirs
(n) /ˌsuːvəˈnɪə(r)/ |
Things given in the memory of a place, person or event. |
జ్ఞాపకార్ధం ఇచ్చిన వస్తువులు |
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18 |
Coveted
(adj) /ˈkʌvət/ |
Much desired |
బాగా కోరుకున్న |
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19 |
Glinting
(v) |
Glowing |
ప్రకాశిస్తున్న |
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20 |
Yearning
(v) /jɜː(r)n/ |
have an intense feeling of longing for
something |
తీవ్రముగా కోరుకొనుట |
Thinking about the Text: (ref pg.20)
(Part-1: Evelyn Glennie Listens to Sound without Hearting It)
II) Answer each of these questions in a
short paragraph (30-40 words).
2. Name the various places and causes for which Evelyn performs. Answer: Evelyn performs freely in prisons and hospitals. She also works for other deaf children. She gives high priority to classes for young musicians. ,
III) Answer the question in two or three
paragraphs (100-150 words).
1. How does Evelyn hear music? (ref para-7)
Evelyn
explains that music pours in through every part of her body. It
tingles(/tickles) her skin. When she plays the xylophone, she can sense the
sound passing up the stick into her fingertips. By leaning against the drums,
she can feel the resonances flowing into her body. On a wooden platform, she
removes her shoes so that the vibrations pass through her bare feet and up her
legs.
Thinking about the Text: (ref pg.25)
(Part-2:
The Shehnai of Bismillah Khgan)
Tick the right answer:
1. The
(shehnai, pungi) was a ‘reeded noisemaker.’
2. (Bismillah
Khan, A barber, Ali Bux) transformed the pungi into a shehnai.
3. Bismillah
Khan’s paternal ancestors were (barbers, and professional musicians).
4. Bismillah
Khan learnt to play the shehnai from (Ali Bux, Paigambar
Bux, Ustad Faiyaaz Khan).
5. Bismillah
Khan’s first trip abroad was to (Afghanistan, U.S.A., Canada).
Answers:
1. Pungi
2. A barber
3. Professional musicians
4. Ali Bux
5. Afghanistan
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Bismillah
Khan’s feelings about |
Positive |
Negative |
Neutral |
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1.
teaching children music |
✔ |
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2. the film
world |
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✔ |
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3.
migrating to the U.S.A. |
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✔ |
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4.
playing at temples |
✔ |
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5.
getting the Bharat Ratna |
✔ |
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6. the
banks of the Ganga |
✔ |
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7.
leaving Benaras and Dumraon |
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✔ |
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III) Answer these questions in 30-40
words. (ref pg.26 TB)
1.
Why did Aurangzeb ban the playing of the pungi? (ref para-1 TB)
Aurangzeb
banned the playing of the pungi because it had a shrill unpleasant sound.
2.
How is shehnai different from a pungi? (ref para-2)
Shehnai
is an improvised musical instrument over pungi.
Its sound is melodious and auspicious.
3.
Where was the shehnai played traditionally? How did Bismillah Khan
change this? (ref para- TB) (ref para-2)
The
shehnai was traditionally played in royal courts, temples, and weddings.
Bismillah Khan changed the tradition by bringing this instrument onto the
classical stage.
4.
When and how did Bismillah Khan get his big break? (ref para-2)
Bismillah
Khan got his big break with the opening of All India Radio in Lucknow in 1938.
He soon became an often-heard shehnai player on the radio.
5.
Where did Bismillah Khan play the shehnai on 15 August 1947? Why was the
event historic? (ref para-7)
Bismillah
Khan played the shehnai at Red Fort on 15th August 1947.
The
event was historic because Bismillah Khan became the first Indian to greet the
nation with his shehnai when India gained independence on 15 August 1947.
6.
Why did Bismillah Khan refuse to start a shehnai school in the U.S.A.? (ref
para-12)
Bismillah
Khan always liked the environment of temples and the river Ganga in the towns
of Benaras and Dumraon. So, he refused to start a school in the U.S.A., offered
by one of his students.
7. Find at least two instances in
the text which tell you that Bismillah Khan loves India and Benaras. (ref para-12)
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Benaras and Dumraon remain for him the most
wonderful towns of the world.
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He said, “That is why whenever I am in a foreign
country, I keep yearning to see Hindustan.”
I) Complete the
following sentences. Beginning with a to-verb, try to answer the questions in
brackets.
2. We all want ____________ (What do we all want to do?)
3. They advised the hearing-impaired child’s mother ____________ (What did they advise her to do?)
4. The authorities permitted us to ____________ (What did the authorities permit us to do?)
Answers:(turn the phone HORIZONTAL)
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2.
to win / to succeed |
3.
to take her to a specialist |
4.
to take her to a specialist |
5.
play a new Raaga |
II) From the text on Bismillah Khan, find the words and phrases that
match these definitions and write them down. The number of the paragraph where
you will find the words/phrases has been given for you in brackets.
1. the home of royal people (1)
…………..
2. the state of being alone (5)
…………..
3. a part which is absolutely
necessary (2) …………..
4. to do something not done before
(5) …………..
5. without much effort (13) …………..
6. quickly and in large quantities
(9) ………….. and …………..
Answers:
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2.
solitude |
3. an
indispensable component |
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4. improvise |
5. effortlessly |
6. thick;
fast |
III) Tick the right answer.
1. When something is revived, it (remains dead/lives again).
2.
When a government bans something, it wants it (stopped/started).
3.
When something is considered auspicious (welcome it/avoid it).
4.
When we take to something, we find it (boring/interesting).
5.
When you appreciate something, you (find it good and useful/find it of no use).
6.
When you replicate something, you do it (for the first time/for the
second time).
7.
When we come to terms with something, it is (still upsetting/no longer
upsetting).
Answers:
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1.
Lives again |
2.
Stopped |
3.
Welcome it |
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4.
Interesting |
5.
Find it good and useful |
6.
No longer upsetting |
IV) Consult
your dictionary and complete the following table. The first one has been done
for you.
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Adjective |
Only before noun |
Not before noun |
Both before and after the verb
‘be’ |
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Indispensable |
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Impressed |
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Afraid |
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after the verb ‘be’ |
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Outdoor |
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after the verb ‘be’ |
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Paternal |
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Countless |
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Priceless |
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after the verb ‘be’ |
Use these
words in phrases or sentences of your own.
Examples:
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Adjective |
Usage sentence |
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Indispensable |
A
smartphone is indispensable. |
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Impressed |
I am impressed with your ideas. |
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Afraid |
He is afraid of new people. |
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Outdoor |
Cricket is an outdoor game. |
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Paternal |
My paternal grandparents are in Delhi. |
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Countless |
There are countless stars in the sky. |
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Priceless |
Evelyn’s performance is priceless. |
Kishori Amonkar
(Notes)
Parentage
· Born
in Mumbai
· Madhavdas Bhatia (father)-a prominent film
actor and singer in Marathi cinema
Answer:
I
am much honoured to introduce a famous Indian classical singer known for her
emotional and expressive singing. She is none other than Smt. Kishori
Amonkar.
She
was born in Bombay (now Mumbai) and her father, Madhavdas Bhatia, was a
prominent film actor and singer in Marathi cinema. Her mother, Mogubai Kurdikar, was a renowned classical vocalist and a disciple of
Ustad Alladiya Khan, the founder of the Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana. She
learned from her mother and belongs to a respected musical tradition. She belongs to the Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana, which is a
renowned school or tradition of Indian classical music.
She
always gets inspiration from her mother and guru. She is blessed with a rich
heritage of music.
She
is a recipient of the Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Sangeet Natak Academy
awards and also an awardee of Bharat Ratna
Pandit Bhimsen Joshi Lifetime Achievement Award.
Her performances have touched the hearts of
audiences worldwide, and she is remembered as one of the greatest classical
vocalists of her time.
Now,
I thank you one and all for listening to me and it’s time for the speech of the
honourable guest of the day. Thank you.
Writing: (ref pg.29)
“If you work hard
and know where you’re going, you’ll get there,” says Evelyn Glennie.
You have now read
about two musicians, Evelyn Glennie, and Ustad Bismillah Khan. Do you think
that they both worked hard? Where did they want to ‘go’? Answer these questions
in two paragraphs, one on each of the two musicians.
::Answers::
Evelyn’s Success
Evelyn
Glennie is a very successful musician and drummer. She has achieved a lot in
her career. She became deaf at the age of eleven, but that didn't stop her from
becoming a great musician.
Evelyn
found a way to feel the vibrations of music, which helped her create beautiful
sounds. When she was only 12 years old, she won a big music competition, and
that was just the beginning of her success. Evelyn has won many awards, like
the Grammy Awards, and she has played with famous orchestras and musicians all
over the world. People love watching her performances because they are so
captivating.
Evelyn
also gives inspiring speeches and works to make sure more people can learn
about music. Her story shows that if you work hard and don't give up, you can achieve
amazing things, no matter what challenges you face.
Bismillah Khan’s success
Bismillah
Khan was a very hardworking musician who became incredibly successful. He
played a special instrument called the shehnai from India. Bismillah started practising
music when he was young and spent hours every day getting better.
He
faced a lot of difficulties, but he never gave up. Because of his dedication,
he got to perform at important events and even in front of famous leaders.
Bismillah won many awards, including a very important one called the Bharat
Ratna. People loved listening to him play because he made beautiful music that
touched their hearts.
Bismillah Khan became famous all over the
world and showed everyone the beauty of Indian classical music. He worked hard
and his love for music made him a true legend who will always be remembered.
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Wind(poem) |
Glossary
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Sl. No. |
Word / phrase |
Meaning in
English |
Meaning in Telugu |
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1 |
Poking
fun (phr.) |
Making
fun |
హాస్యమాడుట |
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2 |
Weaklings
(n) |
Weak
things or people |
బాలహీనమైనవి |
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3 |
Frail
(adj) |
weak |
బలహీనమైన |
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4 |
Crumbling
(v) |
Breaking
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ముక్కముక్కలు చేయుట |
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5 |
Rafters
(n) |
Sloping
beams supporting a roof |
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6 |
Winnows
(v) |
Blow
grain free of chaff / separate grain from husk by blowing on it |
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7 |
Crushes |
Damage
/ squeeze forcefully |
నాశనం చేయుట |
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8 |
Firmly |
Strongly
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దృడంగా |
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9 |
Steadfast
(adj) |
Dedicated
/ single-minded |
అంకితభావముతో |
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10 |
Blows
out (phr.v.) |
To
extinguish by the blowing wind |
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11 |
Roar
and flourish |
(here)
Increase and rise up |
ఎక్కువ చేయుట |
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Stanzas of the poem ‘WIND’ |
Summary |
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Stanza-1 |
Wind, come softly. Don't break the shutters of
the windows. Don't scatter the papers. Don't throw down the books on
the shelf. There, look what you did - you
threw them all down. |
In the first stanza
of the poem, the speaker addresses the wind and pleads for it to approach
gently. The speaker requests the wind not to cause any disturbance or damage,
breaking the shutters of the windows, scattering papers, or throwing books
down from the shelf. However, the poet
expresses frustration as the wind has scattered everything around, causing
chaos. |
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Stanza-2 |
You tore the pages of the
books. You brought rain again. You're very clever at poking
fun at weaklings. Frail crumbling houses,
crumbling doors, crumbling rafters, crumbling wood, crumbling
bodies, crumbling lives, crumbling hearts - the wind god winnows and
crushes them all. He won't do what you tell him. |
In the second
stanza of the poem, the poet continues to address the wind. He acknowledges
the wind's ability to destruct the weak. The stanza shows a series of
crumbling elements: houses, doors, rafters, wood, bodies, lives, and hearts.
The wind is personified as a powerful force that winnows and crushes
everything in its path, paying no attention to the poet’s desires. This stanza
emphasizes the destructive nature of the wind and its impact on both the physical
and emotional aspects of existence. It highlights the helplessness and
fragility of human existence in the face of the wind's relentless power. |
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Stanza-3 |
So, come, let's build strong
homes, Let's join doors firmly. Practise to firm the body. Make the heart steadfast. Do this, and the wind will be
friends with us. The wind blows out weak fires. He makes strong fires roar and
flourish. His friendship is good. We praise him every day. |
In the third stanza
of the poem, the poet proposes a course of action in response to the wind's
destructive nature. The poet suggests building strong homes and firmly
joining doors to withstand the force of the wind. The poet also emphasizes
the importance of strengthening oneself physically, with a firm body, and
emotionally, with a resolute heart. The poet
acknowledges that the wind can extinguish weak fires but has the ability to
make strong fires roar and flourish. They recognize the wind's power and
express a desire to befriend it by embracing its potential and acknowledging
its influence. |
Thinking
about the poem: (ref pg.30)
1.
What are the things the wind does in the first
stanza? (ref stanza-1 pg:30)
2.
Have you seen anybody winnow grain at home or
in a paddy field? What is the word in your language for winnowing? What do
people use for winnowing? (Give the words in your language, if you know them) (general
answer)
Yes, regularly we see the farmers winnowing the
paddy in our village. In our language, winnowing is called ‘తూర్పారబట్టుట’. Generally,
people use a fan attached to a tractor is used for blowing the husk of the grains.
3.
What does the poet say ‘the wind god winnows’? (ref
stanza-2 pg:30)
The
wind god winnows houses, doors, rafters, wood, bodies, and lives and finally
crushes the mall.
4.
What should we do to make friends with the
wind? (ref stanza-3 pg:30)
To
make friends with the wind, we need to build strong homes, join the doors
firmly, keep the body strong, and make the heart dutiful.
5.
What do the last four lines of the poem mean to
you? (ref stanza-3 pg:30)
The
four lines of the poem convey that the people who work with dogged
determination will never be shaken by any obstacles. Even they support such people
to move forward in fulfilling their dreams.
6. How
does the poet speak to the wind — in anger or with humour? You must also have
seen or heard of the wind “crumbling lives”. What is your response to this? Is
it like the poet’s? (ref stanza-1 & 2 pg:30)
In
the beginning, the poet pleads the wind to blow softly with humour. By the word
‘crumbling lives’, we can understand that the wind is ruthless to people. But
the winds are necessary to progress human life. Here the poet expresses that
everyone must be ready to face the blowing winds (negative things) and they
turn to help in other facets.