In stanza 2, the mood changes. Which words/phrases reflect the changed mood?

Write a composition describing a visit to the hills, or any place which you found beautiful and inspiring.

Before writing, work in small groups. Discuss the points given below and decide if you want to use some of these points in your composition.

● Consider this Sentence

Mountains are a means of communion with God.

● Think of the act of worship or prayer. You believe yourself to be in the presence of the divine power. In a way, you are in communion with that power.

● Imagine the climber on top of the summit –the height attained; the limitless sky above; the climber’s last ounce of energy spent; feelings of gratitude, humility, and peace.

● The majesty of the mountains does bring you close to nature and the spirit and joy that lives there if you have the ability to feel it.

Some components may be read aloud to the entire class afterward.

Find three or four words/phrases stanza 1 that reflect the child’s happiness and joy.

‘A cruel eye outworn (stanza 2)’ refers to

(i) the classroom which is shabby/noisy

(ii) the lessons which are difficult/uninteresting

(iii) The dull/uninspiring life at school with lots of work and no play.

Mark the answer that you consider right.

‘Nor sit in learning’s bower worn thro’ with the dreary shower.’

Which of the following is a close paraphrase of the lines above?

(i) Nor can I sit in a roofless classroom when it is raining.

(ii) Nor can I learn anything at school though teachers go on lecturing and explaining.

(iii) Nor can I sit in the school garden for fear of getting wet in the rain.