CBSE Class 12 English A Thing of Beauty Worksheet Set E

Question: What pleasure does a beautiful thing give us? Are beautiful things worth treasuring?
Answer : The world is filled with negative elements which make our life dull, sad, depressing and bereft of hope. In
such moments, a beautiful thing gives us everlasting joy and helps us forget our sorrows. Yes, a beautiful thing is worth treasuring because even its memory soothes our nerves and inspires us to overcome the challenges of life.

Question: List the things of beauty mentioned in the poem.
Answer : According to the poet, there are numerous things of beauty that help us forget our sorrows. These are the
sun, the moon, old and young trees that provide shade to 'simple sheep', daffodils, clear streams of rivers, musk-roses in the forest and the lovely tales of mighty men.

Question: List the things that cause suffering and pain.
Answer : The poet lists a number of things that cause suffering and pain, such as despondency, depression, unhealthy and wrong ways taken up by humans to acquire their desired goals, etc. The poet also feels that there is a real dearth of noble souls in this world.

Question: What does the line, 'Therefore are we wreathing a flowery band to bind us to earth' suggest to you?
Answer : This line suggests that things of beauty bind us to the earth with a beautiful connection. According to the poet, even if the world is not worth living because of the innumerable reasons that ultimately result in gloom and depression, the zeal to live a happy and content life can be derived from the sight of the beautiful bounties of nature around us.

Question: What makes human beings love life in spite of troubles and sufferings?
Answer : Human beings love life in spite of troubles and sufferings because of the existence of several natural and beautiful things around them. These things of beauty never fade. They give joy and optimism to human mind, and thus, help in overcoming or bearing the troubles and sufferings.

Question: Why is 'grandeur' associated with the 'mighty dead'?
Answer : The 'grandeur' of the 'mighty dead' lies in their noble deeds. They have left behind the beautiful legacy of their brave acts. Their selfless sacrifice for their nation and deeds for the welfare of mankind still continue to inspire us.

Question: Do we experience things of beauty only for short moments or do they make a lasting impression on us?
Answer : The poet believes that when we encounter a beautiful thing, even for a small moment, the pleasure remains with us forever. It leaves a lasting impression that inspires us to live life with hope and optimism.

Question: What image does the poet use to describe the beautiful bounty of the earth?
Answer : The poet uses the image of 'an endless fountain of immortal drink' to describe the beautiful bounty of the earth. The earth, like a fountain, pours unto us numerous beautiful sights like the sun, the moon, flowers, rivers and greenery

Question: What is the source of the endless fountain and what is its effect?
Answer : “Endless foundtain” refers to the unending beauty of nature. This is a gift from the creator. Our life is full of trials and tribulations, but the beautiful things of Nature soothen our sorrows and give us the motivation to move on.

Question: What spreads the pall of despondence over our dark spirits? How is it removed?
Answer : Trials and tribulations of life spread the pall of despondence over our dark spirits. Loss of faith and disappointment are the results of our own making. We can remove it by making life worthwhile with the beautiful things of life that lift the veil of gloom, paving way for optimism and hope.

Question: What is the message of the poem, ‘A Thing of Beauty’?
Answer : The message of the poem is that a beautiful object is treasured in our mind because it provides us eternal and everlasting joy. Therefore, let us keep the natural beauty intact. Let us not destroy it.

Question: How is a thing of beauty a joy forever?
Answer : A thing of beauty is a joy forever because its loveliness increases. A beautiful thing is perennial and constant. It sustains human spirit in all ages and stages. It never passes into nothingness. In fact, it moves away the pall from our dark spirits and makes life worth living.

Question: Describe any three things of beauty mentioned in the poem, ‘A Thing of Beauty’.
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According to Keats, what moves the pain and suffering away from human life?
Answer : Everything in nature is a thing of beauty and a source of pleasure. Some of them are the sun, the moon, old and young trees, daffodil flowers, small streams with clear water, the green pastures and the blooming musk-roses. All of them are things of beauty. They are constant sources of joy and pleasure and remove the gloom of life.

Question: What does Keats consider an endless fountain of immortal drink and why does he call its drink immortal?
Answer : God has created so much beauty around us; everywhere it is endless. In nature there is divine beauty, a fountain of eternal joy. That immortal drink has to be poured into the heart and soul of man.

Question: What does a thing of beauty do for us?
Answer : A thing of beauty brings joy and removes the gloom. It makes life worth living in spite of being despondent. Its loveliness keeps on increasing, providing a pleasant and quiet place for us.

Question: ention any four things of beauty that add joy to our life.
Answer : The things of beauty that Keats refers to in the lines in his poem are the sun, the moon, the trees, the innocence of the sheep, the blossoming of the daffodils in the meadows, the musk roses blooming, the mass of ferns and the clear streams among mountains.

Question: Mention any two things which cause pain and suffering. (A Thing of Beauty)
Answer : The things that cause suffering and pain are despondency, dearth of noble natures, gloomy days and overdarkened ways.

Question: Which objects of nature does Keats mention as sources of joy in his poem, ‘A Thing of Beauty’?
Answer : Everything of nature is a thing of beauty and a source of pleasure. Some of them are the sun, the moon, old and young trees, daffodil flowers, small streams with clear water, mass of fern and the blooming musk-roses. All of them are things of beauty. They are constant sources of joy and pleasure.