QUESTIONS ON THE POEMS
3. Comment on (a) Flecker's use of compound adjec-
tives, (b) the metre of the poem.
4. Read the story of Ulysses in Lamb's " Adventures
of Ulysses " or in Butcher and Lang's translation of the
" Odyssey." Is Flicker's version of the origin of Ulysses5
wanderings in keeping with the character of Ulysses ?
Everyone Sang.
1. What state of feeling does the poet describe ? What
occasion may have suggested the subject to him ?
2. Comment on the rhythm.
The Dead.
1. Is Brooke realistic or idealistic in his account of the
* - 1 ?
2. Point out any particularly happy phrases in the poem*
3. Write a note on the parallel used in the last six lines.
The Pike.
1. Write an appreciation of the descriptions in this poem.
Quote specially vivid metaphors and expressions.
2. How does the poet create an atmosphere of quietness,
coolness, and greenness ? What does he contrast with it ?
Portrait of a Boy.
1. Contrast this portrait and its method with those
given in "Jack " (p. 138), and " The Village Preacher "
and " The Village Schoolmaster " (pp. 101-104).
2. Is this a characteristic portrait of a boy ?
3. Illustrate from the second section the poet's sense of
colour and sound.
4. Comment on the use of simile and metaphor in the
poem.
Sir Hudibras and his Squire.
1. What is meant by irony ? Point out the various
examples used in the description of Sir Hudibras.
2. Write a note on Butler's use of rhyme.
LThis poem is a satire on the Puritans or Roundheads,
t Puritan qualities are criticised in Sir Hudibras?
In what other literary works have the Puritans been
satirised ?
4. Explain the word satire.
The Character of Shaftesbury.
i. What adjective or phrase in this extract would sum up
DrydenV idea of Shaftesbury ?
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