Summary for the poem Self-contained:
The poem Self- Contained written by Walt Whitman, highlights the importance of independence and self reliance. It encourages individuals to believe in themselves, face challenges confidently and manage without always relying on others. The poem promotes inner strength and self confidence.
New Words:
Self-contained– not depending on other people
Placid — calm
Whine — complain all the time about e everything
Demented — crazy
Mania — uncontrolled desire to do something
Kneels to another — shows obedience to somebody
Answer this questions
1. What does Whitman mean by ‘ They do not lie awake in the dark and weep for their sins’?
Ans : This line suggest that animals don’t feel guilt or regret like humans do. They live naturally without dwelling on their actions or feeling remorse for things done in the past.
2. What does this line mean: ‘Not one kneels to another, nor to his kind that lived thousands of years ago’? Choose the correct answer.
a) Animals unlike humans, believe in hierarchy.
b) Animals cannot kneel.
c) Animals, unlike humans, don’t try to impress others of their species and don’t worship their ancestors either. Ans : c
3. What does ‘Not one is respectable and unhappy over the whole earth’ mean ?
Ans : This line means that animals are not concerned with ideas of respect and status as humans are. They are content and not weighed down by concerns about being respected or unhappy with their place in the world.
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