PSEB 12 ENGLISH EXAM 2024 : IMPORTANT CENTRAL IDEAS OF THE POEMS
Write the central idea of the poem "Father Returning Home"
'Father Returning Home' is a poem by Dilip Chitre. The poem is about the
alienation of the so-called modern life. The poet talks about the separation of
man from man in general and parents from children in particular. His father who
has worked hard all his life for his children finds himself all alone. There is no one
with whom he can talk. The contemporary man finds his existence pointless. He
is neither spiritually nor emotionally fulfilled.
Write the central idea of the poem "The Road Not Taken
The poem"
'The Road Not Taken' by Robert Frost describes the dilemma of a
person standing at the diversion. He is not sure which road he should choose.
The road has been used as metaphor for journey of life. Every decision we make
affects our life. We always find ourselves standing at cross roads. Once we have
decided, we cannot go back. The path we don't choose becomes 'the road not
taken'.
Write the central idea of the poem " The Prayer of the Woods"
In the poem 'The Prayer of the Woods' by anonymous, a tree speaks to the
travellers who are passing through the forest. The tree makes them realise how
useful it is to them. It counts the numerous benefits of trees in the man's life. In
nutshell we can say that right from cradle to the grave, trees help us in every
walk of life. So, the tree requests the man not to harm it.
Write the central idea of the poem " On Friendship"
In his poem 'On Friendship' Khalil Gibran says that a friend is a gift from God. He
is your need answered. Beside a friend, we need not be formal. We can be
ourselves. We can express ourselves freely without any hesitation. We are not
bothered what the friend will say. Friends do not need words to communicate
with each other. Friends guide each other. Friendship is more of a spiritual bond
and both the souls are enriched by it.
Write the central idea of the poem "The Echoing Green"
The poem 'The Echoing Green' is written by William Blake. This poem is from his
book 'Songs of Innocence'. The poet presents the contrast between innocence
and experience. The innocent children play at the start of the day. It is the start
of their life too. The old and experienced people watch them play. They
remember their childhood. After sunset the children and the birds return back.
The poem also shows a bond between nature and man.
Write the central idea of the poem "Once Upon a Time"
The phrase 'Once upon a Time' is used to talk of the past events particularly in
fairy tales. In this poem Gabriel Okara wants to convey that honesty, simplicity
and love for others have become a thing of the past. Nowadays people have
become hypocrites. They can laugh without being happy. They can shake hands
without feelings. The poet regrets all this and wants to unlearn it. He wants to
be real and sincere once again
Write the central idea of the poem "On His Blindness
The poem"
'On His Blindness' is a sonnet. John Milton is unable to understand
what God expects of him now that he has become blind. He feels that his talent
of writing poetry will be wasted. But later in the poem his conscience comes to
his rescue. He realises that God does not want man to please him. He does not
want return for his gifts. Those who accept His will are His real servants.
CENTRAL IDEAS
1. Prayer of the Woods
It is a very beautiful poem. It gives a very good message. Trees help us all our life. We get shade, fruits, wood etc. from the trees. We should not harm or cut trees.
2. On Friendship
This poem is written by Khalil Gibran. It is a very beautiful poem. It gives a very good message. It tells us who our best friend is. With him/her we share our joys and sorrows.
3. The Echoing Green
This poem is written by William Blake. It is a very beautiful poem. This poem tells us about three stages of life. The sun rises, the birds sing and the children play. Old people remember their past. Death is the last stage.
4. Once Upon a Time
This poem is written by Gabriel Okara. It is a very beautiful poem. It tells us that in the past, people were real. But now they have become hypocrites. They live artificial lives.
5. Father Returning Home
This poem is written by Dilip Chitre. This poem shows us the real face of modern life. The man in the poem feels lonely. There is no one to talk to him. He feels happy only in past memories.
6. The Road Not Taken
This poem is written by Robert Frost. It is a very beautiful poem. It tells us about our choices in life. A right choice can make our life and a wrong choice can spoil it.
7. On His Blindness
This poem is written by John Milton. It is a very beautiful poem. It gives us a very good message. We should be thankful to God. We should never complain. God knows what is best for us.
