Patriot into Traitor Explanation   Stanza 1   In these lines the poet says through the mouth of a political leader, when for the first time, only one year ago, on that very day, he came to power, the people gave him a very warm welcome. There were roses mixed with myrtle flowers which people…

Lights Out Edward Thomas Explanation   EXPLANATION   Stanza: 1   In these lines the poet has compared sleep to a deep and thick forest. He says he has reached the initial, stage of sleep. It is like an immeasurable deep and thick forest where all human-beings have to lose their way. No matter, if…

Mr Chips Chapter 6 Questions   Q.1: What type of man was Mr. Chips before marriage? Ans.: Mr. Chips had been a dry and rather a neuter sort of person before marriage.     Q.2: What changes did marriage bring in Chips? Ans.: Marriage gave him a new touch. His eyes gained sparkle, his sense…

In Broken Images Summary   The person who trusts the clear images is quick but becomes dull while other who mistrusts his broken images becomes sharp and intelligent. The person who trusts the clear images does not consider them irrelevant while the other one tries to make them relevant. The former assumes them fact while…

A Poison Tree Reference to Context   Reference:   These lines have been taken from the poem “A Poison Tree” written by William Blake.   Context:   In this poem the poet says that hatred is like a poisonous tree. If anger and scorn are not expressed, they keep on growing. The poet expressed his…

A Poison Tree Summary   In this poem the poet says that once he got angry with his friend. He expressed his anger to his friend and it came to an end. In the same way, he became angry with his enemy but he did not disclose his anger to him. As a result, anger…

Departure and Arrival Explanation   EXPLANATION   STANZA: 1   In these lines the poet has compared life to a sea. He says that while standing upon the shore of the sea of life, we delay for a few moments and ponder over the situation for sometimes, doubtfully. This we do for what we know…

Departure and Arrival Reference to the Context REFERENCE:   These lines have been taken from the poem Departure and Arrival written by T. S. Eliot.   CONTEXT:   The poet in this poem says that man should keep in view his departure right at his arrival in the world. He should determine objects of his…

A Man of Words and not of Deeds Summary   A man who always talks and boasts, and is not involved in any practical work is like a wild plant that grows in the garden unwontedly. And when it becomes grown up, the garden looks like snow in winter. It gives the garden shape of…

Lights Out Reference to Context Reference:   These lines have been taken from the poem “Lights Out” written by Edward Thomas.   Context:   In this poem the poet has compared “sleep” to an immeasurable forest. It is so deep that all paths leading to it come to an end there. All the lights are…