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**.