NCERT Class 12 English Chapter 12 A Thing Of Beauty

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NCERT Class 12 English Chapter 12 A Thing Of Beauty

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A Thing Of Beauty

Chapter: 12

POETRY SECTION

TEXTUAL QUESTIONS ANSWERS

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Q. 1. List the things of beauty mentioned in the poem.

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How does Keats define “A Thing of Beauty”?

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Mention any two ‘things’ of beauty that Keats has described in his poem. How do they make us joyful?

Ans. John Keats is a poet of nature. He sees.beauty in all the natural objects since a thing of beauty is a joy forever. According to him every thing of nature is a source beauty. In the poem we can see the sun, the moon, the trees, daffodils, green forests, clear rills, masses of ferns, blooming musk-rose and lovely tales, etc. These beautiful sources provide pleasure and joy to the mankind.

Q. 2. Why is grandeur associated with the mighty dead?

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Why and how is grandeur associated with the mighty dead?

Ans. In this world, people do glorious deeds during their lifetime and sacrifice themselves for the nation. After their death we erect statues in their honour and worship them. We add flowers and remember them because of their magnificence. In this way grandeur is associated with the mighty dead.

Q. 3. What makes human beings love life inspite of all the troubles they face?

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According to Keats, what makes man love life in spite of all its problems and miseries?

Ans. Human beings love life in spite of troubles and sufferings because of the existence of.several natural and beautiful things around them. These things of beauty never fade. They give joy and optimism to human mind and thus, help in overcoming or bearing the troubles and sufferings.

Q. 4. What image does the poet use to describe the beautiful bounty of the earth?

Ans. John Keats uses different images to describe the beautiful bounty of the earth. It has endless things of beauty which gives us joy for ever. In reality these beautiful things are like an endless fountain which goes on pouring the immortal drink onto us from the heaven. Therefore, on earth in herself is a magnificent source of beauty and joy.

Q. 5. List the things that cause suffering and pain.

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Describe the things cause suffering and pain mentioned by Keats in ‘A Thing of Beauty’.

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Mention any two things which according to Keats, give us pain and suffering.

Ans. Jealousy, despondence, lack of human qualities, gloomy days, unhealthy and evil ways give birth to many troubles. They cause suffering and pain by depressing our spirits.

Q. 6. What does the line Therefore are we wreathing a flowery band to bind us to earth’ suggest to you?

Ans. We know that this world is not a happy planet to stay on. From birth to death, it is full of suffering and pain. These things depress our spirits. But God has provided us several things of beauty that pour love and happiness to our depressed feelings. These objects of beauty are like a flowery band that keep us bound to the earth.

Q. 7. Do we experience things of beauty only for short moments or do they make a lasting impression on us?

Ans. We must agree with the version that the things of beauty make a lasting impression on us. In the very beginning, John Keats makes it very clear that a thing of beauty is a joy for-ever. It is a permanent source of joy. Instead of going into nothingness it goes on surpassing. It leaves an indelible impression on our minds. It removes sadness and brings happiness to our depressed spirits.