CBSE Class 10 English HOTs Ode to the West wind

Ode to the West wind

Q1.”Ode to the West wind” is a symbolic poem. Discuss.

1)The West Wind is symbol of destruction & rejuvenation – degeneration& regeneration – death & rebirth/resurrection.

Q2.Why does the poet want to become the West Wind? How does he justify that the wind is super power?

2) Poet weak, helpless-burdened by the weight of the hours-personal despondencyneeds a super power to revolutionize the society and get over his problems-finds the West Wind the supreme power in the cosmos-destroyer and preserver-its action in earth, sky ,water-uncontrollable, impetuous, wild, swift and proud. earth, sky ,water-uncontrollable, impetuous, wild, swift and proud.

Q3.Explain the concept of five elements as emerges in the poem. With reference to the Wild West Wind and its action _On Earth: a destroyer of dead leaves and preserver of winged seeds. In Water: Wakes Mediterranean, cleaves chasms on Atlantic, the sea plants destroys themselves. In Sky: commotion, loose clouds, effects black rain, fire, lightning . Fire: scattering poet’s sparks of thoughts in the nook and corner of the world. Air: the wind itself strikes everywhere to destroy& preserve.

3) With reference to the Wild West Wind and its action _On Earth: a destroyer of dead leaves and preserver of winged seeds. In Water: Wakes Mediterranean, cleaves chasms on Atlantic, the sea plants destroys themselves. In Sky: commotion, loose clouds, effects black rain, fire, lightning . Fire: scattering poet’s sparks of thoughts in the nook and corner of the world. Air: the wind itself strikes everywhere to destroy& preserve.

Q4.What is Shelly’s prayer to the West Wind?

4) Request the wind to impart some of its energy to him by lifting like a leaf, a wave, a cloud from the thorns of life. Let him be used as a lyre by the wind, even as the forest is. May his words of thoughts be scattered among mankind like ashes andsparks from an unextinguished hearth .Both for him and world, let spring succeed winter.

Q5.What is the message/theme of ‘Ode to the West Wind’?

5) Regenerative power of poetry-rise of hope –west wind as destroyer & preserver.

ODE TO THE WEST WIND

1. The West Wind acts as a driving force for change and rejuvenation in human and natural world. Explain.

2. The word ‘quivering’ is not just used to describe the reflection of images in water. It is also used to show a sense of fear, whic seems to be the most common mood and emotion in the poem. Justify.

3. “Ode to the West Wind” is a symbolic poem. Discuss.

4. The words ‘unextinguished hearth’ represents the poet’s undying passion. Justify.

5. Bring out the relation between the West Wind and the speaker (poet).

6. Do you think, the youth has the power, which, if used constructively can bring about a change in the society. How?