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What made the poet proclaim Ernest was the Stone Face?

While Ernest was talking to the people, the poet noticed how the white mists gathered over the Great Stone Face resembled the white hair on Ernest’s head. Then he proclaims the likeness of both in joy.


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Why did Ernest think the poet was like the Stone Face?

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What did the poet himself say about his thoughts and poems?

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Write ‘Ernest’ or ‘Poet’, against each statement below.

(i) There was a gap between his life and his words.


(ii) His words had the power of truth as they agreed with his thoughts.


(iii) His words were as soothing as a heavenly song but only as useful as a vague dream.


(iv) His thoughts were worthy.


(v) Whatever he said was truth itself.


(vi) His poems were noble.


(vii) His life was nobler than all the poems.


(viii) He lacked faith in his own thoughts.


(ix) His thoughts have power as they agreed with the life he lived.


(x) Greatness lies in truth. Truth is best expressed in one’s actions. He was truthful, therefore he was great.

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Who, by common consent, turned out to be like the Great Stone Face?