Bca Sem1 Poetry

ENGLISH COMPULSORY, B. C. A.
(Semester I) 1
Poetry- Section
“Sigh No More, Ladies”
 Written by William Shakespeare

 An extract from the play Much Ado About
Nothing
 Balthazar’s song
 Men are presented as deceivers
 Men are never constant in their love
 Two stanzas having 9 lines each
 Rhyme scheme: ab ab cc dcd
The poem “Sigh No More, Ladies” is written by William Shakespeare. It is an extract from his comedy
Much Ado About Nothing. It is a song sung by Balthazar in the play. He says that men deceive women. They
are never constant in their love.
Balthazar says that men have always been deceivers. They have “one foot in the sea and one on
shore”. Fraud is in their blood. Women should not shed tears for them. The loss of an unfaithful lover should
not make women sad. They should remain “blithe and bonny”. They should not sing songs of sorrow. They
should not carry the burden of sorrow and sadness. They should be happy that they have got rid of a false
lover.
The poem contains two stanzas. Each stanza has nine lines. The rhyme scheme is ab ab cc dcd. The
refrain is same in both the stanzas:
“Then sigh not so,

But let them go,
And be you blithe and bonny.
Converting all your sounds of woe
Into Hey nonny, nonny.”
Reference to the Context: These lines have been taken from the poem “____________________”. This poem is
written by _______________. It is an extract from his comedy Much Ado About Nothing. It is a song sung by Balthazar in
the play. He says that men deceive women. They are never constant in their love.
Explanation: In these lines, Balthazar says that men have always been deceivers. They have “one foot in the sea
and one on shore”. Fraud is in their blood. Women should not shed tears for them. The loss of an unfaithful lover should
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not make women sad. They should remain “blithe and bonny”. They should not sing songs of sorrow. They should not
carry the burden of sorrow and sadness. They should be happy that they have got rid of a false lover.
SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS
1. What is the theme of the poem?
Ans: The poem “Sigh No More, Ladies” is written by William Shakespeare. It is an extract from his comedy
Much Ado About Nothing. It is a song sung by Balthazar in the play. In this poem, the poet says that men
deceive women. They are never constant in their love.
2. Why does the poet advise the ladies not to shed tears if their lover proves to be unfaithful? Or
What does the poet advise women? Or
What does the poet mean by “Sing no more ditties, sing no more of dumps so dull and heavy”?
Ans: The poet says that the loss of an unfaithful lover should not make women sad. They should remain “blithe
and bonny”. They should not sing songs of sorrow. They should not carry the burden of sorrow and sadness.
They should be happy that they have got rid of a false lover.
3. What does the poet say about the nature of men? Or

What does the poet mean by “One foot in sea, one on the shore”?
Ans: The poet says that men deceive women. They are never constant in their love. Men have always been
deceivers. They have “one foot in the sea and one on shore”. Fraud is in their blood. Women should not shed
tears for them.
TEXTUAL WORDS AND PHRASES (MAKE SENTENCES)
1. Sigh: _______________________________________________________________________________
2. Deceivers: ___________________________________________________________________________
3. Deceive: ____________________________________________________________________________
4. Sea: ________________________________________________________________________________
5. Shore: ______________________________________________________________________________
6. Constant: ___________________________________________________________________________
7. Blithe: ______________________________________________________________________________
8. Bonny: ______________________________________________________________________________
9. Woe: _______________________________________________________________________________
10. Hey Nonny, Nonny: ___________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
11. Ditties:______________________________________________________________________________
12. Dumps:_____________________________________________________________________________
13. Dull:________________________________________________________________________________
“When I Consider Life”
 Written by John Dryden

 An extract from his play Aureng-Zebe
 12 lines
 Written in heroic couplets
 Rhyme-scheme: aa bb cc dd ee ff
The poem “When I Consider Life” is written by John Dryden. It is an extract from his play Aureng-Zebe.
In this poem, the poet says that humans are cheated by life. They love to be deceived by hope. They hope for
a better future but they are fooled by hope.
The poet presents a pessimistic and dark picture of life. He says that humans go on hoping against
hope. They believe that they will achieve in the future what they have failed to achieve in the present. But the
future proves to be worse than the present. This false hope robs their joys of the present.
The past never comes back. Humans hope to enjoy the golden pleasures in their old age which they
could not enjoy in their youth. Golden dreams of the future befool them in their youth and destroy them in
their old age. The poet is tired of hoping against hope. The poet says,
“I’m tired with waiting for this chymic gold,

Which fools us young, and beggars us when old.”
Reference to the Context: These lines have been taken from the poem “____________________”. This poem is written
by _______________. It is an extract from his play Aureng-Zebe. In this poem, the poet says that humans are cheated by
life. They love to be deceived by hope. They hope for a better future but they are fooled by hope.
Explanation: The poet says that humans go on hoping against hope. They believe that they will achieve in the future
what they have failed to achieve in the present. But the future proves to be worse than the present. This false hope robs
their joys of the present.
The past never comes back. Humans hope to enjoy the golden pleasures in their old age which they could not enjoy in
their youth. Golden dreams of the future befool them in their youth and destroy them in their old age.
1. What is the theme/ substance/ subject matter/ central idea of the poem? OR
Why does the poet consider life a cheat? OR
What are the poet’s views about hope in human life?
Ans: The poem “When I Consider Life” is written by John Dryden. It is an extract from his play Aureng-Zebe. In
this poem, the poet says that humans are cheated by life. They love to be deceived by hope. They hope for a
better future but they are fooled by hope.
2. How does tomorrow raise our hopes? How does it prove to be a “Strange cozenage”?
Ans: The poet presents a pessimistic and dark picture of life. He says that humans go on hoping against hope.
They believe that they will achieve in the future what they have failed to achieve in the present. But the future
proves to be worse than the present. This false hope robs their joys of the present.
3. What is the poet tired of? OR

How does future prove worse than present? OR
Explain “None would live the past years again”. OR
Explain “And from the dregs of life, think to receive, what the first sprightly running could not give”.
Ans: The poet says that the past never comes back. Humans hope to enjoy the golden pleasures in their old
age which they could not enjoy in their youth. Golden dreams of the future befool them in their youth and
destroy them in their old age. The poet is tired of hoping against hope.
TEXTUAL WORDS AND PHRASES (MAKE SENTENCES)
1. Consider:____________________________________________________________________________
2. Cheat:______________________________________________________________________________
3. Fooled:______________________________________________________________________________
4. Hope:_______________________________________________________________________________
5. Favour:______________________________________________________________________________
6. Deceit:______________________________________________________________________________
7. Trust:_______________________________________________________________________________
8. Think:_______________________________________________________________________________
9. Repay:______________________________________________________________________________
10. Former:_____________________________________________________________________________
11. Worse:______________________________________________________________________________
12. Blest:_______________________________________________________________________________
13. Joys:________________________________________________________________________________
14. Cuts off:_____________________________________________________________________________
15. Possessed:___________________________________________________________________________
16. Cozenage:___________________________________________________________________________
17. Dregs:_______________________________________________________________________________
18. Sprightly:____________________________________________________________________________
19. Chymic:_____________________________________________________________________________
20. Beggars :____________________________________________________________________________
“Lord Ullin’s Daughter”
 Written by Thomas Campbell

 A ballad (a poem that tells a story)
 4- lined stanzas
 Rhyme-scheme: abab (of all the stanzas
except stanza 6, 8 and 14)
 Rhyme-scheme of stanza 6, 8 and 14 is abcb
This poem is a ballad. A ballad is a poem that tells a story. It is based on the theme of love, escapism
and lamentation. It also highlights the idea that a stitch in time saves nine.
The Chief of Ulva’s isle and Lord Ullin’s daughter loved each other. Lord Ullin was against their
marriage. So, they eloped. Lord Ullin’s men were chasing them. The lovers wanted to cross the lake Lochgyle.
The Chief of Ulva offered the boatman a silver pound to row them across the lake. They were in a hurry. Lord
Ullin’s men wanted to kill the Chief of Ulva. After his death, nobody would be able to console his bonny bride.
So, the boatman accepted the offer. He was a noble person. He accepted the offer because of Lord Ullin’s
beautiful daughter.
Nature was furious. The wind grew stronger. The dark clouds gathered in the sky. Nothing was visible.
The lady cried, “O haste thee, haste!”. She was ready to face the wrath/fury of the nature than her angry
father. The poet says, “The water- wraith was shrieking”. The water of the lake was turbulent. The spirit of
the lake was shrieking.
When Lord Ullin reached the shore, he saw them caught in the storm. His anger changed into sorrow.
The one hand of his daughter was held out for help and her other hand was round her lover. The father was
helplessly crying:
‘Come back! come back!’ he cried in grief.
‘Across this stormy water!
And I’ll forgive your Highland Chief,
My daughter! –O, my daughter!’
The boat drowned in the lake. The lovers were united in death. The tragedy left Lord Ullin in sorrow
and lamentation.
by _______________. This poem is a ballad. A ballad is a poem that tells a story. It is based on the theme of love,
escapism and lamentation. It also highlights the idea that a stitch in time saves nine. The Chief of Ulva’s isle and Lord
Ullin’s daughter loved each other. Lord Ullin was against their marriage. So, they eloped. Lord Ullin’s men were chasing
them.
Explanation: In these lines, the poet says that the lovers wanted to cross the lake Lochgyle. The Chief of Ulva offered the
boatman a silver pound to row them across the lake. They were in a hurry. Lord Ullin’s men wanted to kill the Chief of
Ulva. After his death, nobody would be able to console his bonny bride. So, the boatman accepted the offer. He was a
noble person. He accepted the offer because of Lord Ullin’s beautiful daughter.
Nature was furious. The wind grew stronger. The dark clouds gathered in the sky. Nothing was visible. The lady
was ready to face the wrath/fury of the nature than her angry father. The water of the lake was turbulent. The spirit of
the lake was shrieking.
When Lord Ullin reached the shore, he saw them caught in the storm. His anger changed into sorrow. The one
hand of his daughter was held out for help and her other hand was round her lover. The father was helplessly crying.The
boat drowned in the lake. The lovers were united in death. The tragedy left Lord Ullin in sorrow and lamentation.
1. Where was the Chieftain heading and with whom? Why?
2. Why did he offer the boatman a silver pound?
3. “Then who will cheer my bonny bride”?
4. What type of a person is the boatman?
Ans: This poem is a ballad. A ballad is a poem that tells a story. It is based on the theme of love, escapism and
lamentation. It also highlights the idea that a stitch in time saves nine.
The Chief of Ulva’s isle and Lord Ullin’s daughter loved each other. Lord Ullin was against their marriage. So, they
eloped. Lord Ullin’s men were chasing them. The lovers wanted to cross the lake Lochgyle. The Chief of Ulva offered the
boatman a silver pound to row them across the lake. They were in a hurry. Lord Ullin’s men wanted to kill the Chief of
Ulva. After his death, nobody would be able to console his bonny bride. So, the boatman accepted the offer. He was a
noble person. He accepted the offer because of Lord Ullin’s beautiful daughter.
5. Why do they wish to cross Lochgyle in spite of the storm?

6. “O haste tee, haste!” Explain.
7. Why is the Chief’s beloved ready to die than go back to her father?
8. “The water-wraith was shrieking”. Explain the symbolism.
9. “And in the scowl of heaven each face grew dark as they were speaking”. Explain.
Ans. The Chief of Ulva’s isle and Lord Ullin’s daughter loved each other. Lord Ullin was against their marriage. So, they
eloped. Lord Ullin’s men were chasing them. The lovers wanted to cross the lake Lochgyle. They were in a hurry. Lord
Ullin’s men wanted to kill the Chief of Ulva.
Nature was furious. The wind grew stronger. The dark clouds gathered in the sky. Nothing was visible. The lady
cried, “O haste thee, haste!”. She was ready to face the wrath/fury of the nature than her angry father. The poet says,
“The water- wraith was shrieking”. The water of the lake was turbulent. The spirit of the lake was shrieking.
10. “When, O! Too strong for human hand. The tempest gather’d o’er her”. Explain.
11. Did the woman regret her act in the wake of approaching death?
12. What did Lord Ullin see on reaching the shore? How did he react to it?
13. “One lovely hand she stretched for aid”. Explain.
14. “Come back! Come back! My daughter- O my daughter!” Explain.
Ans: When Lord Ullin reached the shore, he saw them caught in the storm. His anger changed into sorrow. The one hand
of his daughter was held out for help and her other hand was round her lover. The father was helplessly crying:
‘Come back! come back!’ he cried in grief.
‘Across this stormy water!
And I’ll forgive your Highland Chief,
My daughter! –O, my daughter!’
The boat drowned in the lake. The lovers were united in death. The tragedy left Lord Ullin in sorrow and
lamentation.
MAKE SENTENCES
1. Chieftain:___________________________________________________________________________________
2. Highlands: __________________________________________________________________________________
3. Boatman: ___________________________________________________________________________________
4. Pound: _____________________________________________________________________________________
5. Row: _______________________________________________________________________________________
6. Ferry: ______________________________________________________________________________________
7. Lochgyle: ___________________________________________________________________________________
8. Dark: _______________________________________________________________________________________
9. Stormy: ____________________________________________________________________________________
10. Fled: _______________________________________________________________________________________
11. Glen: _______________________________________________________________________________________
12. Heather: ____________________________________________________________________________________
13. Stain: ______________________________________________________________________________________
14. Discover: ___________________________________________________________________________________
15. Bonny: _____________________________________________________________________________________
16. Slain: ______________________________________________________________________________________
17. Slay: _______________________________________________________________________________________
18. Wight: _____________________________________________________________________________________
19. Bright: _____________________________________________________________________________________
20. Winsome: ___________________________________________________________________________________
21. Tarry: ______________________________________________________________________________________
22. Raging: _____________________________________________________________________________________
23. Apace: _____________________________________________________________________________________
24. Wraith: _____________________________________________________________________________________
25. Shrieking: ___________________________________________________________________________________
26. Scowl: ______________________________________________________________________________________
27. Heaven: ____________________________________________________________________________________
28. Wild: _______________________________________________________________________________________
29. Dreary: _____________________________________________________________________________________
30. Rode: ______________________________________________________________________________________

31. Trampling: __________________________________________________________________________________
32. Haste: ______________________________________________________________________________________
33. Tempest: ___________________________________________________________________________________
34. Roar: _______________________________________________________________________________________
35. Prevail: _____________________________________________________________________________________
36. Shore: ______________________________________________________________________________________
37. Fatal: ______________________________________________________________________________________
38. Wrath: _____________________________________________________________________________________
39. Wailing: ____________________________________________________________________________________
40. Sore dismayed: ______________________________________________________________________________
41. Shade: _____________________________________________________________________________________
42. Storm: _____________________________________________________________________________________
43. Discover: ___________________________________________________________________________________
44. Grief: ______________________________________________________________________________________
45. Vain: _______________________________________________________________________________________
46. Lashed: _____________________________________________________________________________________
47. Return: _____________________________________________________________________________________
48. Aid: ________________________________________________________________________________________
49. Prevent: ____________________________________________________________________________________
50. Lament: ____________________________________________________________________________________
“On the Morning of Christ’s Nativity”
 Written by John Milton

 A Hymn or a sacred lyric
 Five stanzas
 Modernized spellings
 Milton wrote it at the age of 21
 Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ
This poem is a sacred lyric or a hymn. John Milton wrote it when he was a student at Cambridge. The poem celebrates
the birth of Jesus Christ.
Jesus Christ was born on 25th December. It was a season of cold winter. He was born in a manger. Baby Christ was
wrapped in shabby cloth. Out of fear and respect, Nature took off her gaudy dress of green leaves. Nature was in love
with the gentle wind. The Earth hid her ugliness by wearing a cloak of snow.
The birth of Christ was the beginning of an era of peace in the world. All the fears came to an end. He brought peace
with him. “Olive-green branch” and “turtle-dove” are the symbols of peace used in the poem. The Ocean forgot to roar
with anger. It became calm. Some birds sat brooding on it.
The birth of Christ was a blessing for the mankind. All the wars and battles came to an end. The spear and the shield
became useless. It was the beginning of an era of peace in the world. All the kings sat idle. They had come to know
about the birth of the greatest King of the world (Christ). The poet calls him “Prince of Light”. He started to reign with
peace on the dark night of winter.
1. When and where was Christ born?

2. What does the poet say about Nature at the birth of Christ?
3. How did Nature and Earth hide their ugliness from the Maker or Christ?
Ans. Jesus Christ was born on 25th December. It was a season of cold winter. He was born in a manger. Baby Christ was
wrapped in shabby cloth. Out of fear and respect, Nature took off her gaudy dress of green leaves. Nature was in love
with the gentle wind. The Earth hid her ugliness by wearing a cloak of snow.
4. How did the fears of the earth come to an end with the birth of Christ?
5. What symbols have been used to express the beginning of era of peace on the earth?
6. What happened to the ocean at the birth of Christ?
Ans.The birth of Christ was the beginning of an era of peace in the world. All the fears came to an end. He brought peace
7. How was the birth of Christ a blessing for mankind?

8. Why did all the kings sit still with awful eye?
9. Why does the poet call Christ as the Prince of Light?
Ans.The birth of Christ was a blessing for the mankind. All the wars and battles came to an end. The spear and the shield
by _______________. This poem is a sacred lyric or a hymn. John Milton wrote it when he was a student at Cambridge.
The poem celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ.
Explanation: The poet says that Christ was born in a manger. Baby Christ was wrapped in shabby cloth. Out of fear and
respect, Nature took off her gaudy dress of green leaves. Nature was in love with the gentle wind. The Earth hid her
ugliness by wearing a cloak of snow.
The birth of Christ was the beginning of an era of peace in the world. All the fears came to an end. He brought peace
The birth of Christ was a blessing for the mankind. All the wars and battles came to an end. The spear and the shield
Make Sentences (From Grammar)

“On the Receipt of My Mother’s Picture”
 Written by William Cowper

 Written between Feb. 27 and March 12, 1790
 Ann Bodham sent him his mother’s picture
 Recollection of childhood and mother
In this poem, the poet presents his feelings awakened after seeing his dead mother’s picture. Art is immortal. His
mother is smiling in the picture. Her smiles used to give him comfort in his childhood. Her lips sued to tell him not to feel
sad. Her lips used to tell him to shed all fears. Her eyes in the picture seem to be shining. They seem to be blessing her
son. Time has no effect on the picture. It is a weak but sincere memorial.
The picture of poet’s mother has brought back her memories. His mother’s memories have come as a welcome guest,
unexpectedly. His mother seems to ask him to write a song in her honour. He is ready to fulfill her wish.
When his mother died the poet was a child. There was no end to his grief. He saw the funeral carriage carrying her dead
body to the graveyard. He had tears in his eyes. He did not know whether his mother was aware of his grief. He believed
that a tear fell from her eyes as she was a blessed soul. The maid-servants promised him of the quick return of his
mother. For a long time, he continued to believe that she would return to him. He was disappointed when she did not
return. He felt deceived.
His mother used to take great care of him. She used to visit his room at night. In the morning, she used to bathe him.
She used to give him biscuits and sweets in the morning.
Robin, the gardener, used to take him to the school when he was a child. When he grows up, the children of other
families made use of his nursery.
The poet used to play with his mother’s garment. He pricked into paper the flowers of her garment. For him, the return
of his childhood would be a great thing but it would be a curse for his mother’s soul. She would be bound in the worldly
chains again. So, he does not want his childhood back.
1. Lips of mother in the picture

2. Mother’s lips solaced him in childhood
3. Eyes of mother
4. Effect of time on the picture
5. “The art that baffles Time’s tyrannical claim”- The universal truth
6.”Perhaps a frail memorial but sincere”
Ans. In this poem, the poet presents his feelings awakened after seeing his dead mother’s picture. Art is immortal. His
mother is smiling in the picture. Her smiles used to give him comfort in his childhood. Her lips sued to tell him not to feel
sad. Her lips used to tell him to shed all fears. Her eyes in the picture seem to be shining. They seem to be blessing her
son. Time has no effect on the picture. It is a weak but sincere memorial.
7. Mother as a welcome guest

8. Mother’s wish/ What does his mother seem to tell him?
Ans. The picture of poet’s mother has brought back her memories. His mother’s memories have come as a welcome
guest, unexpectedly. His mother seems to ask him to write a song in her honour. He is ready to fulfill her wish.
9. How did he feel when he came to know about his mother’s death?
10. The burial of his mother
11. What did the maid-servants tell him and why?
12. Why was he disappointed?
Ans. When his mother died the poet was a child. There was no end to his grief. He saw the funeral carriage carrying her
dead body to the graveyard. He had tears in his eyes. He did not know whether his mother was aware of his grief. He
believed that a tear fell from her eyes as she was a blessed soul. The maid-servants promised him of the quick return of
his mother. For a long time, he continued to believe that she would return to him. He was disappointed when she did
not return. He felt deceived.
13. Who uses poet’s nursery when he grows up?

Ans. Robin, the gardener, used to take him to the school when he was a child. When he grows up, the children of other
14. Poet’s mother’s visit during night

15. How did she wash and bathe him?
Ans. His mother used to take great care of him. She used to visit his room at night. In the morning, she used to bathe
him. She used to give him biscuits and sweets in the morning.
16. How did he used to play with her garment?

17. Why does he not want his childhood back?
Ans. The poet used to play with his mother’s garment. He pricked into paper the flowers of her garment. For him, the
return of his childhood would be a great thing but it would be a curse for his mother’s soul. She would be bound in the
worldly chains again. So, he does not want his childhood back.
by _______________. In this poem, the poet presents his feelings awakened after seeing his dead mother’s picture.
Explanation: In these lines, the poet says that art is immortal. His mother is smiling in the picture. Her smiles used to
give him comfort in his childhood. Her lips sued to tell him not to feel sad. Her lips used to tell him to shed all fears. Her
eyes in the picture seem to be shining. They seem to be blessing her son. Time has no effect on the picture. It is a weak
but sincere memorial.
The picture of poet’s mother has brought back her memories. His mother’s memories have come as a welcome guest,
unexpectedly. His mother seems to ask him to write a song in her honour. He is ready to fulfill her wish.
When his mother died the poet was a child. There was no end to his grief. He saw the funeral carriage carrying her dead
body to the graveyard. He had tears in his eyes. He did not know whether his mother was aware of his grief. He believed
that a tear fell from her eyes as she was a blessed soul. The maid-servants promised him of the quick return of his
mother. For a long time, he continued to believe that she would return to him. He was disappointed when she did not
return. He felt deceived.
His mother used to take great care of him. She used to visit his room at night. In the morning, she used to bathe him.
She used to give him biscuits and sweets in the morning.
Robin, the gardener, used to take him to the school when he was a child. When he grows up, the children of other
The poet used to play with his mother’s garment. He pricked into paper the flowers of her garment. For him, the return
of his childhood would be a great thing but it would be a curse for his mother’s soul. She would be bound in the worldly
chains again. So, he does not want his childhood back.
Make Sentences: From Grammar

“Lucy”
 Written by William Wordsworth

 A Poet of Nature
 Personification of Nature
 Nature is the best teacher
Wordsworth is a poet of nature. In this poem, he says that nature is the best teacher. It inspires humans to do good
things. Every object of nature teaches man. Trees, rocks, birds, animals, clouds, rivers- all teach humans.
Lucy was a beautiful little girl who died an untimely death. She died at the age of three. Some critics believe that she was
Wordsworth’s illegitimate daughter. The poet wants to share his experience with a lover. Only a lover would have
sympathy for his feelings. Lucy was like a fresh rose in the month of June (spring season in England). He loved Lucy.
Lucy lived in an unknown corner of nature. The poet used to visit Lucy at night secretly. The path leading to her house
was loved by the poet. The foolish thought of Lucy’s death haunted the poet.
Nature decided to train and educate Lucy. She wanted to adopt her as her own daughter. The young deer would teach
her to be playful. The willow tree would teach her to bend in respect. Nature would teach her good things. It would also
stop her from doing evil things. So, it would act as both “law and impulse” to her. At night, she would enjoy the beauty
of stars. She would listen to the music of water in the river. Nature would entertain her. Lucy will grow and develop into
a fine lady in the lap of nature.
Lucy died an untimely death. She lived unknown and she died unknown. Her death made the poet very sad. So, he took
to travelling. Then he realized his love for England. Lucy has associations with England. All plans of nature were upset
when Lucy died. Her death killed the poet’s feelings and spirit. He lost all fears because Lucy had died. Nothing worse
could happen.
1. Why does the poet want to relate his strange experience in the ear of the lover only?
2. What does he compare Lucy’s beauty with?
Ans. Lucy was a beautiful little girl who died an untimely death. She died at the age of three. Some critics believe that
she was Wordsworth’s illegitimate daughter. The poet wants to share his experience with a lover. Only a lover would
have sympathy for his feelings. Lucy was like a fresh rose in the month of June (spring season in England). He loved Lucy.
3. “Those paths so dear to me.”

4. Strange and foolish thoughts that haunted the poet
5. Where did Lucy live?
Ans. Lucy lived in an unknown corner of nature. The poet used to visit Lucy at night secretly. The path leading to her
house was loved by the poet. The foolish thought of Lucy’s death haunted the poet.
6. Lucy’s death and its effect on poet

7. What did the poet take to after the death of Lucy?
8. Why was England dear to the poet?
9. How were the pans of nature upset?
Ans. Lucy died an untimely death. She lived unknown and she died unknown. Her death made the poet very sad. So,
he took to travelling. Then he realized his love for England. Lucy has associations with England. All plans of nature
were upset when Lucy died. Her death killed the poet’s feelings and spirit. He lost all fears because Lucy had died.
Nothing worse could happen
10. What did Nature decide?

11. Nature will act as both “Law and impulse”
12. Objects of nature as the guides
13. How will Lucy enjoy natural pleasures?
14. How will she grow into a fine lady?
15. “And vital feelings of delight shall rear her form to stately height, Her virgin bosom swell.” Explain.
Ans. Nature decided to train and educate Lucy. She wanted to adopt her as her own daughter. The young deer would
teach her to be playful. The willow tree would teach her to bend in respect. Nature would teach her good things. It
would also stop her from doing evil things. So, it would act as both “law and impulse” to her. At night, she would enjoy
the beauty of stars. She would listen to the music of water in the river. Nature would entertain her. Lucy will grow and
develop into a fine lady in the lap of nature.
Reference to the context: These lines have been taken from the poem “____________________”. This poem is written
by _______________. Wordsworth is a poet of nature. In this poem, he says that nature is the best teacher. It inspires
humans to do good things. Every object of nature teaches man. Trees, rocks, birds, animals, clouds, rivers- all teach
humans.
Explanation: In these lines, the poet says that Lucy was a beautiful little girl who died an untimely death. She died at the
age of three. Some critics believe that she was Wordsworth’s illegitimate daughter. The poet wants to share his
experience with a lover. Only a lover would have sympathy for his feelings. Lucy was like a fresh rose in the month of
June (spring season in England). He loved Lucy.
Lucy lived in an unknown corner of nature. The poet used to visit Lucy at night secretly. The path leading to her house
was loved by the poet. The foolish thought of Lucy’s death haunted the poet.
Nature decided to train and educate Lucy. She wanted to adopt her as her own daughter. The young deer would teach
her to be playful. The willow tree would teach her to bend in respect. Nature would teach her good things. It would also
stop her from doing evil things. So, it would act as both “law and impulse” to her. At night, she would enjoy the beauty
of stars. She would listen to the music of water in the river. Nature would entertain her. Lucy will grow and develop into
a fine lady in the lap of nature.
Lucy died an untimely death. She lived unknown and she died unknown. Her death made the poet very sad. So, he took
to travelling. Then he realized his love for England. Lucy has associations with England. All plans of nature were upset
when Lucy died. Her death killed the poet’s feelings and spirit. He lost all fears because Lucy had died. Nothing worse
could happen.

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ENGLISH COMPULSORY, B. C. A.

“Sigh No More, Ladies”

 Written by William Shakespeare

“Then sigh not so,

SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS

1. What is the theme of the poem?

3. What does the poet say about the nature of men? Or

TEXTUAL WORDS AND PHRASES (MAKE SENTENCES)

“When I Consider Life”

 Written by John Dryden

“I’m tired with waiting for this chymic gold,

SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS

3. What is the poet tired of? OR

TEXTUAL WORDS AND PHRASES (MAKE SENTENCES)

“Lord Ullin’s Daughter”

 Written by Thomas Campbell

5. Why do they wish to cross Lochgyle in spite of the storm?

30. Rode: ______________________________________________________________________________________

“On the Morning of Christ’s Nativity”

 Written by John Milton

1. When and where was Christ born?

7. How was the birth of Christ a blessing for mankind?

Make Sentences (From Grammar)

“On the Receipt of My Mother’s Picture”

 Written by William Cowper

1. Lips of mother in the picture

7. Mother as a welcome guest

13. Who uses poet’s nursery when he grows up?

14. Poet’s mother’s visit during night

16. How did he used to play with her garment?

Make Sentences: From Grammar

 Written by William Wordsworth

SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS

3. “Those paths so dear to me.”

6. Lucy’s death and its effect on poet

10. What did Nature decide?

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