XI 2.2 The Sower - Poetic Appreciation

 2.2 The Sower 

Poetic Appreciation 

About the poem poet and title :  The poem  The Sower is written by the  novelist , dramatist of the 19th century French Romantic poet *Victor Hugo*. This present poem is *translated by Toru Lata Dutt* - a Bengali poet. 

 *The Sower* is a poem about a farmer who is sowing seeds. Though this former has seen many bad harvests in his life, he is optimistic of having a good harvest every time he tosses grain.

**Theme:**

The poem describes a sower working in the field. The poet sees him sowing seeds even in the evening. The sower represents **hard work, hope and faith in the future**.

**Rhyme Scheme:**

The poem has a regular rhyme scheme- abab. The rhyming words create a musical effect.

**Figures of Speech:**

The poem uses figures of speech such as **Simile, Metaphor, Personification and Imagery**.

**Special Features:**

The poem presents a beautiful picture of a farmer working in the field. The sower becomes a symbol of **patience, dedication and hope**. The simple language and vivid imagery make the poem easy to understand and memorable.

**Message:**

The poem teaches us that we should **work hard with patience and hope without worrying about immediate results**. Our efforts today can bring good results in the future.

**My Opinion:**

I like the poem because it gives a **positive message about hard work, hope and faith in the future**.

XI 2.1 Cherry Tree - Poetic Appreciation

 XI 2.1 Cherry Tree 

POETIC APPRECIATION 

1. About the poem, poet and title:

The poem "Cherry Tree"is written by a famous short story writer, essayist,poet,  'Padmashri' awardee and the Sahitya Academy Award winner for English writing in India - Ruskin Bond.

The poem has no fixed rhyme scheme. It is written in free verse. It is a narrative poem which contains a beginning - sowing a seed,a middle - ecstasy and an end- spends time in the company of cherry tree. In this poem, cherry tree is the main character that is protagonist. Along with that poet, goat, grass cutter, birds, insects are also the characters. Garden, Kashmir, again the poet comes back and again garden these are the different places mentioned here. There is the sequence of events like planting, struggle for survival, aggressive growth and six feet tall tree. There is no direct conversation. The time span is of eight years.

2. Theme:

The poem shows how a small cherry seed grows into a beautiful tree with love, care, patience, and the power of nature. It teaches that hard work and hope bring success.

3. Figures of Speech:

Personification: The tree is shown as if it has human qualities.

Imagery: The poet creates beautiful pictures of nature through words.

Alliteration: Repetition of the same consonant sounds in nearby words.

4. Special Features:

The poem uses simple language and beautiful nature images. It describes the growth of the cherry tree in a realistic and inspiring way. The poet expresses his love for nature.

5. Message / Moral:

The poem teaches us to be patient, hopeful, and caring. Even small efforts can grow into something beautiful with time and determination.

6. My Opinion:

I like this poem because it is simple, inspiring, and shows the beauty of nature. It reminds us to believe in growth, patience, and never give up.

Marking scheme : 

Theme and language:                     02 mks

Explanation and presentation:     01 mk

Personal opinion and evaluation: 01 mk 

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