‘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.

Question

‘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.

Philoid · Accepted Answer

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

Explanation – The child finds the school a very dull and boring place. He constantly desires to break free from the enclosed atmosphere of school life and enjoy the summer mornings. Using the above phrase, he expresses his deep unhappiness and the inability to learn inspite of constant explanations and simplifications given by his teachers.