Ans. Q.3.B. of the HSC Board English Question Paper which comes for 04 marks.
Note :
1. There are total 8 poems given in the course book of std. XII ( Maharashtra State Board ) and students need to prepare for appreciation of all 8 poems.
2. This is just the SAMPLE. Students are encouraged to understand the poem well and then try writing their own appreciation.
3. Appreciation needs to be written POINT WISE and not in paragraph form.
Indian Weavers - Appreciation
1.About the poet, poem and title : The poem "Indian Weavers" is written by Sarojini Naidu who was a political activist , feminist and an important figure in India's struggle for Independence. This poem is a short poem where the poet talks about three types of garment that the weavers are weaving at three particular times of the day and it represents the three important events of life. The title of the poem is very apt as throughout the poem , the poet is in conversation with the Indian weavers.
2.Theme : The central theme of the poem is parallelism drawn between the three parts of the weavers' workday and the three stages of human life that is birth ( childhood ) , adulthood ( young) and death ( old ). Also , the colours mentioned in the stanzas are very significant as they indicate the moods related to the events.
3.Language/poetic devices used in the poem : The poem is a metaphor for the cycle of life with each stanza having a question to evoke the reader's interest. Figures of speech like alliteration "Like the plumes of the peacock..." , imagery ( vivid use of imagery paints a clear picture in reader's mind ) and simile (Blue as the wing of....new-born child ) have been beautifully infused to make the poem an interesting read. The language of the poem is very simple and lucid that helps reader to connect with it instantly.
4.Special feature : The poem is just of 12 lines yet so effortlessly it talks about the three stages of human life and also throws a light on importance of Indian weavers.
5.Message/value/morals in the poem : The poem sends the message about human life where each stage/phase has it's unique emotions that last for a while before the next one comes along to take it's place.
6.Your opinion about the poem : In my opinion, this poem is a must read. The use of color scheme to portray three stages of life is worth praising.
Poetic Creativity (Comes in exam for 02 marks)
The example given here is just a sample. It would be nice if you compose your own poem of 4 lines.
2.2 Compose four lines on " Importance of clothes"
Ans. Importance of Clothes
One of the three basic needs ,
Clothes are representatives of our personalities indeed.
Just like a mother , our protective caretaker they are,
Protecting our modesty since ages and making us shine with confidence like a star.
