JAIRAM PUBLIC SCHOOL, SALEM-8

(CBSE-Senior Secondary)
Affiliated to CBSE, New Delhi Affln No.1930411

Ph: 97900-55555

English ALS Portfolio

SubCode:301
2023-2024

This is to certify that S.A.AKAASH of class XII-A2 has

completed his project file under my supervision.
He has taken proper care and shown utmost sincerity in completion
of this project. I certify that his project is up to my expectation and as
per guidelines issued by CBSE.

Internal Examiner External Examiner Principal Signature

Date:

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I express my gratitude to Mr. R. GOKUL, MA (English)., B.Ed. P.G.T

in English, my English Teacher and Guide, who guided me throughout the

project and also gave me valuable suggestions and guidance for completing

the project . He helped me to understand the intricate issues involved in

making the project, besides effectively presenting it. These intricacies

would have been lost otherwise. My project has been success only because

of his guidance.

Name of the Student: S.A.AKAASH

Roll No: …………….

.……………………………………..
(Signature)

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 This is to certify that AKAASH.S.A of class XII-A2 of Jairam
Public School, Salem-8 has completed his project file under my
guidance. He has taken proper care and shown utmost sincerity in
completing this project.

I certify that his project this project is up to my expectations and as

per the guidelines issued by CBSE.

Mr. R. Gokul

(PGT ENGLISH / Head of the Department)

.……………………………………..
(Signature)

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I S.A.Akaash Roll No. ……………… Student of Class XII – A2 of

Jairam Public School – 8 certify that the project was undertaken by me

as a part of CBSE Curriculum. The context used in the project has

been referred and analyzed by me from the distinguish websites and

therefore, I take it to be authentic and reliable

Name of the Student: S.A.AKAASH

Roll No.: …………….

.……………………………………
(Signature)

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Action Plan For The Project:

1. Selection of the topic.

2. Approval of the topic by the teacher in charge.
3. Research work on the given topic.
4. Exploring the content with multiple resources.
5. Analyzing the literary work properly which is given by
guide.
6. Preparation of a detailed report.

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Objectives of the ALS Project:

1. Aims to the check the listening capacity.

2. To encourage the abilities.

3. To stimulate the inter and intrapersonal skills.

4. To determine the innovation and creativity.

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S.NO TOPICS PAGE.NO

1 Cover page 1

2 Acknowledgement 2

3 Certificate by guide 3

4 Certificate from student 4

5 Action plan 5

6 Objective of the ALS project 6

7 About the poet 8

8 Beauty of nature 10

9 Benefits of nature 11

10 Prologue of the poem 12

11 Title justification 13

12 Theme of the poem 14

13 Message of the poem 15

14 Literary devices used in the poem 16

15 Overall view of the poem 17

16 Bibliography 19

17 Report 20

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 A THING OF BEAUTY

ABOUT THE POET:

John Keats (31 October 1795 – 23 February 1821) was an English poet. He is often
ranked as one of the five most important poets of the Romantic movement in English
literature;; the other four are William Wordsworth, Samuel Taylor Coleridge,
Coleridge Lord
Shelley. Though Keats was the youngest of these poets, he
Byron, and Percy Bysshe Shelley.
also died before the others: he suffered from tuberculosis and died in Rome at the age
of 25.

Keats was the son of an inn

inn-keeper
keeper Thomas Keats, who died when Keats was nine
years old and Frances Keats; and his mother died of tuberculosis in 1810. The young
Keats began studying to be a surgeon, though his interest in literature grew stronger
than his interest in medicine. He became a friend and follower of the poet and
a

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editor James Henry Leigh Hunt, and made his first attempts to write his own poetry.
Keats's active writing life lasted only about six years, from the spring of 1814 through
1819.

His short life meant that he wrote less than many other poets. His longest
poems, Endymion and Hyperion, tell stories from ancient Greek mythology. Many of
his shorter poems are among the best known in English literature, including
the ballad "La Belle Dame sans Merci" and his sonnets and odes.

Keats was an active letter-writer throughout his life, like many people of his time.
Hundreds of his letters to friends and relatives have survived, and Keats is often called
one of the great letter writers in the English language.

Keats’ secret, his power to sway and delight the readers, lies primarily in his gift for
perceiving the world and living his moods and aspirations in terms of language.

"A Thing of Beauty” is an excerpt from his poem ‘Endymion : A Poetic Romance’.
The poem is based on a Greek legend, in which Endymion , a beautiful young
shepherd and poet who lived on Mount Latmos, had a vision of Cynthia, the Moon
Goddess. The enchanted youth resolved to seek her out and so wandered away through
the forest and down under the sea.

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BEAUTY OF NATURE:

“Look deep into nature and then you will understand everything better”

Nature is a storehouse of joy and pleasure. It is an ever flowing fountain of

divine beauty. It is a friend, guide to human. It has a healing touch of its own. A ruined
body or a broken mind finds a bit of comfort and consolation in the top of nature. It
provides a man with fresh energy. Beauties of nature are unlimited. But unfortunately,
the modern man is too much unguarded in worldly pursuits. All are too busy to discover
the beauties of nature. He has no time to listen to the singing of birds, to watch the
clouds moving majestically across the sky. Everything in the nature has their own
power and uniqueness provided by the God.

It has its many forms which are changing by season to season and even from minute to
minute such as sea looks bright blue in the morning but by noon it looks emerald green
colour. Sky changes its colour all through the day from pale pink at sunrise, dazzling
blue in late morning, bright orange in evening at sunset and purple by twilight. Our
mood also gets changed according to the nature such as happy and hopeful at sun shine,
rainy season and spring season. We feel heartily happy at moonlight and little bored and
tired in high sun light.

Nature has some powerful transformative power which changes our mood and
behaviour accordingly. Nature has power to recover the patients from their diseases if
they are provided with the required and pleasant environment. Nature is very essential
for our healthy life so we should keep it clean and conserve it for our future generations.
We should cut trees and forests, should not despoil the ocean, rivers, should not make
hole in ozone layer, should not increase green house effect, global warming and many
more through our selfish activities. We should get fully aware about our nature and try
our best to keep it natural so that it can nourish life on the earth forever.
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BENEFITS OF NATURE:

 The Healing Power of Nature

Nature is a great healer. It brings peace to our minds and bodies. When we spend time
in nature, we feel calm and relaxed. It reduces stress and improves our mood.

 Nature and Physical Health

Being in nature can also benefit our physical health. It encourages us to exercise and
stay active. Walking, running, or playing in green spaces helps us stay fit and healthy.

 Learning from Nature

Nature is a fantastic teacher. It teaches us about the cycles of life, the importance of
diversity, and the need for balance. It inspires creativity and sparks curiosity in young
minds.

 The Therapeutic Power of Nature

The natural world has been a source of solace, inspiration, adventure, and delight for
generations. It is a sanctuary for the human spirit, offering a sense of peace and
tranquility that is often lacking in our fast-paced, technology-driven lives.

Nature offers a plethora of benefits to our physical and mental well-being. It is a

powerful yet underutilized tool for health and happiness. As we move forward in an
increasingly urbanized world, it is crucial to reconnect with nature and reap its many
benefits.

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PROLOGUE OF THE POEM:
POEM

The idea that beauty is eternal and has a timeless lifelong attraction is the central theme
of the poem "A Thing of Beauty”. It is a narrative about the relationship between a
Goddess and her human lover. The poem is based on the Greek myth of Endymion , the
shepherd who falls in love with the moon Goddess, Selene, whom the poet renames
'Cynthia'. This talks of how beautiful things give us pleasure and alleviate suffering
suffer and
sorrow. The epic poem, ‘Endymion
Endymion’ begins famously with the line, A thing of beauty is
a joy forever' (first stanza).

The poem talks about how beauty endures and may be found in both
bo created and
natural things. The speaker makes the claim that beauty has a transcendent aspect and
that it can make people feel happy and amazed. The poem also explores the idea that
while beauty may be transient and brief, those who have encountered it are changed
forever. The poem also mentions the notion that beauty has the power to unite people
and foster a sense of harmony and oneness.

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TITLE JUSTIFICATION:

The poem explains us that there is a lot of negativity around us because of

emotions like greed, hatred, loneliness, etc. therefore we humans search for things that
can bring happiness for us.

But humans search for true happiness in materialistic objects like furniture,
statues, expensive ornaments, cars etc. and we do find happiness in them. On the other
hand, there are natural landscapes, rivers, lush green mountains, flowers, gardens all
around us.

Beauty is in our eyes. One person finds eternal beauty in material things; on the
other hand another person finds beauty in nature. Both are beautiful and lasting.

Hence, we can say that, happiness is a natural emotion which evokes in a

person's mind as and when he comes across anything beautiful. Thus, the title is quite
appropriate.

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THEME OF THE POEM:

This poem mainly focuses on motivating the reader and filling them with the hope of
living their lives happily. It delivers the message about the presence of the things of
beauty in this world. These things of beauty should be seen as a source to feel hopeful
hope
and do not hesitate in the sad or gloomy times. Also, this poem has the main motive to
provide peace to the readers by referring to the beauty of this nature. Here, the poet also
connected the natural resources like sun, moon, rivers, etc as the beauty of nature and
ad days of this life.
stated that they can be seen as a support during the mad

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MESSAGE OF THE POEM:

The message of the poem “A THING OF BEAUTY” is that beautiful things are a source
of constant joy and inspiration. They give us eternal pleasure and leave an indelible
image on our minds and, therefore, every beautiful thing and aspect is worth being
treasured.

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LITERARY DEVICES USED IN THE POEM:

 Rhyme scheme: ABAB CDCD EFEF GG. The first and second lines of each stanza
rhyme (ABAB), as do the third and fourth lines (CDCD) and the fifth and sixth lines
(EFEF). The final two lines of the poem rhyme with each other (GG). This rhyme
scheme is known as a Shakespearean sonnet, which is a 14-line poem with a specific
rhyme scheme.

 Alliteration: the repetition of initial consonant sounds, such as in "shade of the

boughs" and "sweet dreams."

 Assonance: the repetition of vowel sounds, such as in "deep-delved" and "fostered."

 Metaphor: a comparison between two unlike things without using the words "like" or
"as," such as "beauty is a joy forever" and "beauty is truth."

 Personification: giving human characteristics to non-human things, such as in "The

sun, the moon, the stars, the seas, the hills and the plains" are said to "look upon
them with a settled joy."

 Imagery: the use of sensory details to create a vivid picture in the reader's mind, such
as "azure skies" and "tangled green."

 Simile: a comparison between two things using the words "like" or "as," such as
"like the sun" and "like a rose."

 Repetition: the repetition of words or phrases, such as "beauty is" and "joy forever."

 Hyperbole: exaggeration for effect, such as "A thing of beauty is a joy forever."

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OVERALL VIEW OF THE POEM:

A Thing of Beauty is by the famous poet John Keats. Furthermore, the

poet says that a beautiful thing can give us extreme happiness and delight. Moreover, a

beautiful thing is eternal that never declines or fades. Also, a beautiful thing resembles a

shady shelter which gives us a comfortable sleep comprising of sweet dreams and

relaxation. This will ultimately lead to good health. The sight of lovely and

beautiful things will live on in our memories for the rest of our lives. Thinking about

them makes our bodies and minds healthier, as the ideas give us serenity and mental

calm.

The author says that individuals have an attachment to Earthly things. This attachment is

such that it has the resemblance of a flowery wreath. Furthermore, there are traps that

keep people connected to materialistic things. This connection with materialistic things

distracts humans from eternal happiness. This is because the focus of such materialistic

people will be on acquiring more and more resources rather than on attaining eternal

happiness. The world has a lot of negativity, hatred, and greed. According to the poet,

the cause of gloom and sadness is this negativity. Moreover, one can fade away these

negative vibes away with the help of beautiful things that surround us. This is because

these beautiful things bring nothing but positivity. Man and nature are strongly

intertwined. The beauty of nature is what keeps us connected to this planet. Every

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morning, we select beautiful fresh flowers and make garlands. They lift our spirits and

make us forget about our problems for a while.

The poet informs us about some beautiful things that are all around us. Beauty is

certainly in the eyes of the one who beholds. This means one can see the beauty in

anything. Furthermore, the poet talks about the numerous creations of God which we

should admire. One such creation is the Sun which provides energy. Moreover, the poet

also talks about the beauty of the moon and the natural beauty of the trees.

There are various animals around that make our world lively. Pretty flowers like

daffodils enhance the liveliness and greenery of the world. Moreover, the flowing

streams of water provide a refreshment and cooling effect to us in the hot summer

season. The forests have plenty of pretty musk rose flowers. Such flowers are a beautiful

sight and eyes feel the delight due to them. All such things certainly are things of beauty.

Also, one must not forget the beautiful and inspiring stories of the brave soldiers. These

brave soldiers risked and sacrificed their lives in order to protect others.

These beautiful things have a resemblance to the fountain of immortality bestowed upon

us by God as a gift and a blessing. Such beautiful things are an inspiration for all of us to

continue living. They make life worth living. Also, they also help us in maintaining our

faith in goodness. Life without these beautiful things would certainly become very hard.

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BIBLIOGARAPHY:

 https://www.toppr.com/guides/english/english-flamingo/a-thing-of-beauty-

summary/

 https://www.successcds.net/cce-cbse/class-xii/english/a-thing-of-beauty-ncert-

explanation-summary.html

 https://www.sarthaks.com/3104322/what-is-the-message-of-the-poem-a-thing-

of-beauty

 https://www.vedantu.com/ncert-solutions/ncert-solutions-class-12-english-

flamingo-chapter-4-poem

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