The Huntsman Explanation   Stanza 1   In these lines the poet says that Kagwa, a famous hunter, hunted lions and tigers through forests and bushes. He used his spear for hunting. One day, while hunting, he found the skull of a man in the forest. The skull was talking. Kagwa asked the talking skull,…

One Art by Elizabeth Reference to Context   Reference:   These lines have been taken from the poem “One Art” written by Elizabeth Bishop.   Context:   In this poem the poetess wants to teach us that the art of losing things is necessary to lead a pleasant life. We should not bother, whether things…

A Poison Tree Explanation   Explanation   Stanza: 1   In these lines 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…

Mr Chips Chapter 10 Questions Q.1: Who succeeded Wetherby as a Headmaster? Ans.: Mr. Wetherby was succeeded by Mr. Meldrum, as a Headmaster, in 1870, who acted as Brookfield’s head till his death in 1900.     Q.2: When and how did Meldrum die? Ans.: Meldrum died in 1900 of pneumonia. He served Brookfield for…

Because I Could Not Stop For Death Summary   In this poem the poetess says that she was so busy that she could not wait for death to accompany him. Death was so kind that he stopped and waited for her. The vehicle of death carried only two persons-the poetess and death. Also there was…

Lights Out Summary In this poem 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 they lead a straight or a zigzag path.…

Mr Chips Chapter 8 & 9 Questions   Q.1: When and how did Katherine die? Ans.: Katherine died on April 1st, 1898 during childbirth.     Q.2: What were Chips’ feelings on the death of his beloved wife? Ans.: Katherine’s death was the worst shock of his life. He lost all charm in life and…

Mr Chips Chapter 17 & 18 Questions Q.1: Where did Mrs. Wickett go a day before Mr. Chips’ death? Ans.: A day before Mr. Chips’ death, she went to see her relatives.     Q.2: Who was Linford? Ans.: Linford was a boy of nine. He was the last person who came to see Chips’…

All the World’s a Stage Explanation   Lines 1 – 5   Explanation:   In these lines the poet compares this world to a stage. All men and women are only actors and actresses on the stage of this world. All these people have different routes to enter this stage and also have different exits…