NCERT Solutions Class 9 English Chapter 10 The Seven Ages

NCERT Solutions for Class 9 English Communicative Chapter 10 The Seven Ages

3. On the basis of your understanding of the poem, answer the following questions by ticking the correct choice 

6. Explain the meaning of the following

(a) __________ all the men and women merely players
They have their exits and their entrances __________.

Answer 

The quoted lines are from the poem “The Seven Ages” by William Shakespeare. The poet has compared the world to a stage and men and women with actors.All men and women appear on the stage of the world to play various roles. They are just stage artists. Their birth marks their appearance on the stage and death denotes their departure.

(b) And then the lover 
Sighing like furnace__________.

Answer 

The lines are taken from the poem “The Seven Ages” by William Shakespeare. With the help of a simile, the poet explains that on attaining adolescence, men fall in love. The passion of love becomes active like heat generated in a furnace. However, this surging passion also declines after crossing a certain point of time. In this line, the poet hints at momentary nature of human affairs.

(c) a soldier,__________Seeking the bubble reputation 
Even in the cannon’s mouth.

Answer 

The quoted lines are from the poem “The Seven Ages” by William Shakespeare. The poet has compared a young man to a soldier who takes his responsibilities very seriously and strives relentlessly when dedicated to a cause. In his youth, man seeks instant fame and is ready to take risks. However, when one seeks instant fame, there is a big risk of their reputation getting tainted, just like a bubble that rises and bursts instantly. 

7. Read the poem again and note down the metaphors and similes. Copy and complete the following chart.

Which comparison(s) do you find most interesting? Why?

Answer 

According to me school boy comparison is really interesting one. Here, poet shows a boy carrying a schoolbag but at the same time walking slowly towards school. He doesn't want to go to school. This phase common in these days.