Father Returning Home
Write an appreciation of the poem “Father Returning Home” Dilip Purushottam Chitre was a notable Indian poet, painter and filmmaker of the modern era. He was a bilingual poet and translator with a remarkable work in Marathi and English. He was felicitated by the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award, both for poetry as well as for his well- known translation work ‘Says Tuka’, popular abhangas by Sant Tukaram. This poem is an account of an old man who works hard for his family but leads a monotonous life where no one takes care of him, converses with him or understands his feelings. The poet described it giving the example of his father. The poet shows the loneliness of an old man in the modern society by depicting a picture of his own father returning home from work. The poem expresses the generation gap between a “father” and “children”. This modern world has no place for elderly people. The poem is an autobiographical which consists of two stanzas of 12 lines each. This two stanza poem has been written in the form of a dramatic monologue. It does not follow any rhyme scheme as it is written in free-verse. The language of the poem is very easy and simple but full of symbolic expressions and poetic devices. The poet uses here simile, alliteration, Transferred Epithet, Synecdoche, Paradox, personification, onomatopoeia and metaphor. The strong use of imagery makes the poem attractive. Visual imagery is a special feature of this poem like The words “evening train”, “yellow light”, “eyes dimmed by age”, “grey platform”, “soggy shirt and pants”, “black raincoat stained with mud”, “chappals sticky with mud”, “a word dropped from a long sentence” etc. are some examples of imagery. He poem gives us a message that old people are neglected and not cared in the modern society. No one thinks about their loneliness or care for them. Indirectly the poet gives us the message that we should take care of the elderly people and give them good treatment at home. I like this poem most because of the simplicity with which it conveys a strong message to the readers. Write an appreciation of the poem “Father Returning Home” Dilip Purushottam Chitre was a notable Indian poet, painter and filmmaker of the modern era. He was a bilingual poet and translator with a remarkable work in Marathi and English. He was felicitated by the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award, both for poetry as well as for his well- known translation work ‘Says Tuka’, popular abhangas by Sant Tukaram. This poem is an account of an old man who works hard for his family but leads a monotonous life where no one takes care of him, converses with him or understands his feelings. The poet described it giving the example of his father. The poet shows the loneliness of an old man in the modern society by depicting a picture of his own father returning home from work. The poem expresses the generation gap between a “father” and “children”. This modern world has no place for elderly people. The poem is an autobiographical which consists of two stanzas of 12 lines each. This two stanza poem has been written in the form of a dramatic monologue. It does not follow any rhyme scheme as it is written in free-verse. The language of the poem is very easy and simple but full of symbolic expressions and poetic devices. The poet uses here simile, alliteration, Transferred Epithet, Synecdoche, Paradox, personification, onomatopoeia and metaphor. The strong use of imagery makes the poem attractive. Visual imagery is a special feature of this poem like The words “evening train”, “yellow light”, “eyes dimmed by age”, “grey platform”, “soggy shirt and pants”, “black raincoat stained with mud”, “chappals sticky with mud”, “a word dropped from a long sentence” etc. are some examples of imagery. He poem gives us a message that old people are neglected and not cared in the modern society. No one thinks about their loneliness or care for them. Indirectly the poet gives us the message that we should take care of the elderly people and give them good treatment at home. I like this poem most because of the simplicity with which it conveys a strong message to the readers. Write an appreciation of the poem “Father Returning Home” Dilip Purushottam Chitre was a notable Indian poet, painter and filmmaker of the modern era. He was a bilingual poet and translator with a remarkable work in Marathi and English. He was felicitated by the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award, both for poetry as well as for his well- known translation work ‘Says Tuka’, popular abhangas by Sant Tukaram. This poem is an account of an old man who works hard for his family but leads a monotonous life where no one takes care of him, converses with him or understands his feelings. The poet described it giving the example of his father. The poet shows the loneliness of an old man in the modern society by depicting a picture of his own father returning home from work. The poem expresses the generation gap between a “father” and “children”. This modern world has no place for elderly people. The poem is an autobiographical which consists of two stanzas of 12 lines each. This two stanza poem has been written in the form of a dramatic monologue. It does not follow any rhyme scheme as it is written in free-verse. The language of the poem is very easy and simple but full of symbolic expressions and poetic devices. The poet uses here simile, alliteration, Transferred Epithet, Synecdoche, Paradox, personification, onomatopoeia and
Poetic appreciation
Poetic Appreciation 4 Marks Write a poetic appreciation of the poem ‘Song of the Open Road’ with the help of the following points. About the poem / poet and the title The theme Poetic Style Language /Poetic devices Special features Message, values, morals in the poem Your opinions about the poem Ans: About the poem / poet: The poem ‘Song of the Open Road’ is narrative poem which centers on the quest for freedom, It has been taken from ‘Leaves of Grass’ written by Walt Whitman who was an American poet, essayist and journalist. Whitman is among the most influential poets in the American canon and is often called ‘The Father of Free Verse.’. This poem is a beautiful blend of human feelings. Title of the poem: The title of the poem is significant and appropriate because the road signifies mobility and freedom. Poetic Style and theme: The poem, ‘Song of the Open Road’ is separated into four separate stanzas. With the exception of the first stanza, which contains only three lines and the other stanzas contain four lines. The poem utilizes free verse, means it has no regular rhyme. It has unique arrangements of words and different lengths. It is told from the first-person point of view. Walt Whitman strongly advocates importance of free life, optimism & Freedom which is the major themes of this poem. Poetic devices: The poem is written in free verse. The poet uses here simple poetic devices such as Alliteration, Repetition, Antithesis, Inversion, Paradox, Tautology, Metaphors etc. He employs Metaphor comparing road to ‘the road of life. The poet makes use of symbols like constellation and brown road. He also uses many phrases like light hearted, querulous criticism etc. Special features: The poem is written in very simple and effective language. Which is easy to understand and it creates an impact on the readers. It is written in first person narration. As it is written in free verse, it doesn’t have rhyme scheme. The use of brackets in fourth stanza is a typical feature of the poem that makes the stanza more remarkable. Message/other: It is a didactic poem (moral giving poem) which teaches us that we should be optimistic and happy. It motivates and encourages us to enjoy freedom. I like this poem because it gives us a new attitude to look at life and should not live the routines of ordinary life. product Poetic Appreciation 4 Marks Write a poetic appreciation of the poem ‘Song of the Open Road’ with the help of the following points. About the poem / poet and the title The theme Poetic Style Language /Poetic devices Special features Message, values, morals in the poem Your opinions about the poem Ans: About the poem / poet: The poem ‘Song of the Open Road’ is narrative poem which centers on the quest for freedom, It has been taken from ‘Leaves of Grass’ written by Walt Whitman who was an American poet, essayist and journalist. Whitman is among the most influential poets in the American canon and is often called ‘The Father of Free Verse.’. This poem is a beautiful blend of human feelings. Title of the poem: The title of the poem is significant and appropriate because the road signifies mobility and freedom. Poetic Style and theme: The poem, ‘Song of the Open Road’ is separated into four separate stanzas. With the exception of the first stanza, which contains only three lines and the other stanzas contain four lines. The poem utilizes free verse, means it has no regular rhyme. It has unique arrangements of words and different lengths. It is told from the first-person point of view. Walt Whitman strongly advocates importance of free life, optimism & Freedom which is the major themes of this poem. Poetic devices: The poem is written in free verse. The poet uses here simple poetic devices such as Alliteration, Repetition, Antithesis, Inversion, Paradox, Tautology, Metaphors etc. He employs Metaphor comparing road to ‘the road of life. The poet makes use of symbols like constellation and brown road. He also uses many phrases like light hearted, querulous criticism etc. Special features: The poem is written in very simple and effective language. Which is easy to understand and it creates an impact on the readers. It is written in first person narration. As it is written in free verse, it doesn’t have rhyme scheme. The use of brackets in fourth stanza is a typical feature of the poem that makes the stanza more remarkable. Message/other: It is a didactic poem (moral giving poem) which teaches us that we should be optimistic and happy. It motivates and encourages us to enjoy freedom. I like this poem because it gives us a new attitude to look at life and should not live the routines of ordinary life. Poetic Appreciation 4 Marks Write a poetic appreciation of the poem ‘Song of the Open Road’ with the help of the following points. About the poem / poet and the title The theme Poetic Style Language /Poetic devices Special features Message, values, morals in the poem Your opinions about the poem Ans: About the poem / poet: The poem ‘Song of the Open Road’ is narrative poem which centers on the quest for freedom, It has been taken from ‘Leaves of Grass’ written by Walt Whitman who was an American poet, essayist and journalist. Whitman is among the most influential poets in the American canon and is often called ‘The Father of Free Verse.’. This poem is a beautiful blend of human feelings. Title of the poem: The title of the poem is significant and appropriate because the road signifies mobility and freedom. Poetic Style and theme: The poem, ‘Song of the Open Road’ is separated into four separate stanzas. With the exception of the first stanza, which contains only three lines and the other stanzas contain four lines. The poem utilizes free verse, means it has no regular rhyme. It has unique arrangements of words and different lengths. It is
In to the wild g1
1] The eight-and-a-half-hour-long day inside the hide was as fruitful as the Jambha tree standing tall on the edge of Umbarzara. (Change the degree) Ans: The Jambha tree standing tall on the edge of Umbarzara was not more fruitful than the eight-and-a-half-hour-long day inside the hide. 2] Before wrapping up my day at this natural waterhole, I took entries of the avifauna in my field notes. (Wh- Question) Ans: When did I take entries of the avifauna in my field notes? 3] I camouflaged the hide, took my essentials, came out of the hide and stretched out to my heart’s content. 4] I lifted my camera bag and took the familiar trail (path/track) to Pitezari. (Rewrite beginning with “Lifting……..”/ Make Simple) Ans: Lifting my camera bag, I took the familiar trail to Pitezari. 5] I was treading cautiously among the woods. (Rewrite using “Past perfect continuous tense”) Ans: I had been treading cautiously among the woods. 6] Walking alone in a jungle needs more alertness than walking with a companion (Change the degree). Ans: Walking with a companion does not need as alertness as Walking alone in a jungle. 7] The leader of the gang of Langurs was sitting on the tall tree making alarm calls out of fear for life. (Make Compound and complex sentences) Ans: Complex – The leader of the gang of Langurs was sitting on the tall tree that was making alarm calls out of fear for life. . Compound: The leader of the gang of Langurs was sitting on the tall tree and was making alarm calls out of fear for life. 8] All this upheaval was created by only one animal’s presence- a Leopard. (Change the voice) Ans: Only one animal’s presence- a Leopard created all this upheaval. 9] Many animals make alarm calls when they see a predator. (No sooner—than) Ans: No sooner do many animals see a predator than they make alarm calls 10] The Langur is most reliable. (Change the degree) Ans: Comparative- The Langur is more reliable than any other animal. Positive – No other animal is as reliable as the Langur. 11] A fresh scat was lying before me on the trail (Wh- Question). Ans: Where was a fresh scat lying? 12] But the big cat was not visible. (Remove not and rewrite the sentence) Ans: But the big cat was invisible. 13] It is an elusive animal. (Rewrite as an exclamatory sentence) Ans: What an elusive animal it is! 14] As I moved forward on the trail to Pitezari, the fading alarm calls were still heard in the background. (No sooner—than) Ans: No sooner did I move forward on the trail to Pitezari than the fading alarm calls were still heard in the background. 15] I could tell instinctively that the Leopard had moved away. (Voice) Ans: The Leopard had moved away could be told instinctively by me. 16] I saw a man standing at a distance with a stick in his hand. (Use who and rewrite the sentence) Ans: I saw a man who stood at a distance with a stick in his hand. 1] The eight-and-a-half-hour-long day inside the hide was as fruitful as the Jambha tree standing tall on the edge of Umbarzara. (Change the degree) Ans: The Jambha tree standing tall on the edge of Umbarzara was not more fruitful than the eight-and-a-half-hour-long day inside the hide. 2] Before wrapping up my day at this natural waterhole, I took entries of the avifauna in my field notes. (Wh- Question) Ans: When did I take entries of the avifauna in my field notes? 3] I camouflaged the hide, took my essentials, came out of the hide and stretched out to my heart’s content. 4] I lifted my camera bag and took the familiar trail (path/track) to Pitezari. (Rewrite beginning with “Lifting……..”/ Make Simple) Ans: Lifting my camera bag, I took the familiar trail to Pitezari. 5] I was treading cautiously among the woods. (Rewrite using “Past perfect continuous tense”) Ans: I had been treading cautiously among the woods. 6] Walking alone in a jungle needs more alertness than walking with a companion (Change the degree). Ans: Walking with a companion does not need as alertness as Walking alone in a jungle. 7] The leader of the gang of Langurs was sitting on the tall tree making alarm calls out of fear for life. (Make Compound and complex sentences) Ans: Complex – The leader of the gang of Langurs was sitting on the tall tree that was making alarm calls out of fear for life. . Compound: The leader of the gang of Langurs was sitting on the tall tree and was making alarm calls out of fear for life. 8] All this upheaval was created by only one animal’s presence- a Leopard. (Change the voice) Ans: Only one animal’s presence- a Leopard created all this upheaval. 9] Many animals make alarm calls when they see a predator. (No sooner—than) Ans: No sooner do many animals see a predator than they make alarm calls 10] The Langur is most reliable. (Change the degree) Ans: Comparative- The Langur is more reliable than any other animal. Positive – No other animal is as reliable as the Langur. 11] A fresh scat was lying before me on the trail (Wh- Question). Ans: Where was a fresh scat lying? 12] But the big cat was not visible. (Remove not and rewrite the sentence) Ans: But the big cat was invisible. 13] It is an elusive animal. (Rewrite as an exclamatory sentence) Ans: What an elusive animal it is! 14] As I moved forward on the trail to Pitezari, the fading alarm calls were still heard in the background. (No sooner—than) Ans: No sooner did I move forward on the trail to Pitezari than the fading alarm calls were still heard in the background. 15] I could tell instinctively that the Leopard had moved away. (Voice) Ans: The Leopard had moved away could be told instinctively by me. 16] I
The cop and the Anthem- Intro
Summary of The cop and the Anthem Summary of The cop and the Anthem Summary of The cop and the Anthem Cop and the Anthem is the story of a homeless man, Soapy who lives in Madison Square Park In New York City, in the summer. However, in winter the park is too chilly to stay at. Therefore, he has to find another place for himself. The place that Soapy prefers for winter is Blackwell’s Island, a local jail. He gives himself under police custody and lives there every winter. Leaving the bench, he thinks of going to a high-class restaurant for a meal. There, he will refuse to pay the bill after eating and they will call the police to arrest him. For instance, he is proud of his appearance that he can fool them for an elite person easily. Soapy has a neatly shaven face. He also wears a beautiful coat and a decent tie. Having confidence in his appearance, Soapy imagines a lavish meal. But as he enters the hotel, a head waiter sees his threadbare trousers. Instead of arresting him by the police, he is silently conveyed out of the restaurant. Despite his confidence in his dressing sense, his reality is reflected through his worn-out pants. Then Soapy attempts on another crime. He reaches in front of a shop and throws a stone on the window that breaks the glass window. Soapy thinks that he has succeeded in his goal. Consequently, a policeman arrives to inspect the crime scene. Soapy, out of excitement, admits his crime. To his misfortune, the police officer does not doubt him “even as a clue” for the crime. Leaving Soapy there, the police runs behind another person who was catching a car. Then he finds a low-quality restaurant and makes his way to the table. After eating to his full, he refuses to pay the bill because he has no money to give to them. The waiter gets furious but decides to throw him out instead of calling the police. A police, standing outside looks at him and laughs at his condition but does not arrest him. Then Soapy involved in misconduct by yelling at police in a drunken state. He shouts, dances, and annoys the police cop. However, the police officer considers him a celebrating young Yale student who is celebrating the Goose eggs they have given in Hartford College. Soapy becomes increasingly desperate and furious over his concurrent failed attempts. He sadly enters a cigar shop. There, he sees a well-dressed man having a beautiful silk umbrella. The man is busy lighting his cigar and Soapy promptly snatches it from the man. At this action, he is quite satisfied and assured that he will be arrested. Soapy yells at the man that the umbrella belongs to him. Seeing a police officer , the umbrella owner quickly reveals his truth to Soapy. He tells him that he has found the umbrella somewhere and it does not belong to him. So it can be Soapy’s. Feeling lost and rejected, he arrives at an old church in despair. The place seems quite calm and satisfying to him and the atmosphere is pastoral. He overhears an organist from inside the church who is playing an anthem. It reminds Soapy of his old times with family and friends. This anthem changes his mind. He is determined to leave his misdeeds and contribute to the development of society as a productive member. The song revolves around his thoughts turning them to the positive aspects of life. Soapy tells himself that he will go to the town side and get a job and work hard. However, before beginning his good life, He feels a hand on his shoulder. It is that of the cop who arrests Soapy for uselessly moving around. Also, he is imprisoned for three months on Blackwell’s Island. When he gets inspired by the anthem and decides to say goodbye to his loitering life and enter a professional world to chase the American dream, he is caught up in a hopeless situation. Throughout the tale, Soapy wants for prison but he fails. However, his desire is fulfilled when he does not want it anymore, adding to the irony of the situation making it an undesired tragedy. Cop and the Anthem is the story of a homeless man, Soapy who lives in Madison Square Park In New York City, in the summer. However, in winter the park is too chilly to stay at. Therefore, he has to find another place for himself. The place that Soapy prefers for winter is Blackwell’s Island, a local jail. He gives himself under police custody and lives there every winter. Leaving the bench, he thinks of going to a high-class restaurant for a meal. There, he will refuse to pay the bill after eating and they will call the police to arrest him. For instance, he is proud of his appearance that he can fool them for an elite person easily. Soapy has a neatly shaven face. He also wears a beautiful coat and a decent tie. Having confidence in his appearance, Soapy imagines a lavish meal. But as he enters the hotel, a head waiter sees his threadbare trousers. Instead of arresting him by the police, he is silently conveyed out of the restaurant. Despite his confidence in his dressing sense, his reality is reflected through his worn-out pants. Then Soapy attempts on another crime. He reaches in front of a shop and throws a stone on the window that breaks the glass window. Soapy thinks that he has succeeded in his goal. Consequently, a policeman arrives to inspect the crime scene. Soapy, out of excitement, admits his crime. To his misfortune, the police officer does not doubt him “even as a clue” for the crime. Leaving Soapy there, the police runs behind another person who was catching a car. Then he finds a low-quality
Silent Letters
Silent letters are those words that have no sound in specific words. here are some difficult words containing silent letters in them. Silent letters are those words that have no sound in specific words. here are some difficult words containing silent letters in them. Rapport – t Lamb – b What – h Gourmet – t Knee – k Fasten – t Adjudge – d Salmon – l Subtle – b Scene – c Debris – s Listen – t Obscene – c Park – r Debt – b Island – s Artistically – a Through – g Comb – b Half – l Two – w Autumn – n Guide – u Science – c Scent – c Climb – b Soften – t Calf – l Knot – k Doubt – b Party – r Receipt – p Knock – k Aisle – s Handsome – d Schism – c Bridge – d Ballet – t Ricochet – t Palm – l Crumbs – b Would – l Ghost – h Adjacent – d Edge – d Psalm – l Knife – k Knowledge – k Whether – h Tongue – u Balm – l Guard – u Guess – u Feign – g Adjutant – d Yolk – l Answer – w Castle – t Should – l Calm – l Apropos – s Muscle – c Coup – p Resign – g Hate – e Logically – a Signature – g Bomb – b Name – e Gnash – g Light – g Alms – a Hour – h Condemn – n Damn – n Talk – l Mnemonic – m Gnaw – g Heir – h Whole – w Know – k Write – w Pneumonia – p Scissors – c Column – n Wrist – w Solemn – n Tomb – b Psychology – p Corps – p Reign – g Numb – b Who – w Dumb – b Champagne – g Breathe – e Design – g Business – i Part – r High – g Wednesday – d Sword – w Sign – g Sandwich – d Wright – w Benign – g Adjust – d Gnat – n Bourgeois – s Acquire – c Guilt – g Romantically – a Like – e Resignation – g Articulate – r Honest – h Wrong – w Depart – r Asthma – t Musically – a Pseudo – p Knight – k Guitar – u Colleague – u Hymn – n Thumb – b Hasten – t Psychiatry – p read review Rapport – t Lamb – b What – h Gourmet – t Knee – k Fasten – t Adjudge – d Salmon – l Subtle – b Scene – c Debris – s Listen – t Obscene – c Park – r Debt – b Island – s Artistically – a Through – g Comb – b Half – l Two – w Autumn – n Guide – u Science – c Scent – c Climb – b Soften – t Calf – l Knot – k Doubt – b Party – r Receipt – p Knock – k Aisle – s Handsome – d Schism – c Bridge – d Ballet – t Ricochet – t Palm – l Crumbs – b Would – l Ghost – h Adjacent – d Edge – d Psalm – l Knife – k Knowledge – k Whether – h Tongue – u Balm – l Guard – u Guess – u Feign – g Adjutant – d Yolk – l Answer – w Castle – t Should – l Calm – l Apropos – s Muscle – c Coup – p Resign – g Hate – e Logically – a Signature – g Bomb – b Name – e Gnash – g Light – g Alms – a Hour – h Condemn – n Damn – n Talk – l Mnemonic – m Gnaw – g Heir – h Whole – w Know – k Write – w Pneumonia – p Scissors – c Column – n Wrist – w Solemn – n Tomb – b Psychology – p Corps – p Reign – g Numb – b Who – w Dumb – b Champagne – g Breathe – e Design – g Business – i Part – r High – g Wednesday – d Sword – w Sign – g Sandwich – d Wright – w Benign – g Adjust – d Gnat – n Bourgeois – s Acquire – c Guilt – g Romantically – a Like – e Resignation – g Articulate – r Honest – h Wrong – w Depart – r Asthma – t Musically – a Pseudo – p Knight – k Guitar – u Colleague – u Hymn – n Thumb – b Hasten – t Psychiatry – p
Summary of on saying please
The essay written by A.G. Gardiner. ‘On Saying Please’ talks about importance using polite words and phrases like ‘please’ and ‘thank you’ in our daily life which can change the course of our day. Such words help us to make our life smooth. great site The chapter opens with the account of a lift-man. It narrates an incident that took place in a city office. The angry lift man in a city office threw (hurled) a passenger out of his lift because the passenger refused to say “please”! The adamant passenger wanted to go to the top floor, so he said Top! while the liftman expected him to say “Top-please!” When the passenger refused to say “please” the lift-man felt insulted. His self-respect was challenged. He would have been less hurt if someone had kicked him. The pain of a kick on the shins soon passes away, but the pain of a wound to our self-respect may spoil a whole day. The passenger showed discourtesy by not saying “please” but not saying “please” is not a legal offence. The lift-man was fined for the physical attack. One can retaliate (answer) a physical attack like the case of a burglar with reasonable violence. Law permits and excuses such violence but bad manners and lack of courtesy are not legally punishable offenses. We may feel sympathy for the liftman but violence is not permissible as discourtesy is not a legal offense until you are not harmed physically. There is no legal system against bad manners and impolite behavior. In fact, the law cannot become the guardian of our private manner as not any constitution could cover the vast area of offenses and no covert could administer a law which governed our social civilities, our speech, the tilt of our eyebrows, and all over mood and manner But, It doesn’t mean that we can neglect its damages. It impacts our social relationships very deeply. The pain of kicking soon passes away but the pain of the wound to our self-esteem or vanity can’t be forgotten. Our words can spoil or make one’s day. As in the case of the liftman, it was the chain of the behavior of the people that made the passenger rude and ill-mannered. Using common courtesy in communication should be the first requirement of civility. ‘Please ‘, ‘sorry’, ‘Thank you’, these are the magical words that smooth day-to-day communication. These words help to establish friendly cooperation and easy give and take while communicating in a society. Friendly conductor: Friendly conductor: The writer gives the example of a polite conductor to show how polite speeches and manners sweeten the atmosphere. Generally, we see the conductor who is unpleasant and regards the passengers as his natural enemies whose chief purpose is to cheat him. But the writer had met a conductor who was very friendly and cared for his passengers. One day when the writer was traveling via bus he noticed that he didn’t carry money with him. In such a condition, generally, the conductors assume that the passenger is trying to cheat him. But here the friendly conductor understands the problem and behaves kindly. Not only this but he offered a ticket free of cost. One other day when the writer was on the top of the bus his toe was trampled by the same polite cheerful conductor though the writer was hurt badly he assured the conductor that he didn’t hurt him as the conductor is a nice, good-natured person. The conductor is very friendly and polite; he always takes care and helps his passengers to be comfortable. *If it was raining he would run up the stairs to give someone the tip that there was room inside. *With old people, he was kindly and cooperative as the son *He was also careful and concerned with children as a father *He was very friendly and respectful with the young ones and enjoys fun with them *He was very helpful to the blind people; he not only set them down safely but also took them across the road or around the corner. The writer was very impressed with the conductor’s work. Likewise, bad manners good manners are also infectious if we are surrounded with well-mannered people like the polite conductor then we too behave politely we should take inspiration from such people who are dignified by good temper and kindly feelings We must follow little everyday civilities of behavior that sweeten the atmosphere and make life kindly and tolerable for each other. Because the law can definitely protect us against material attack but in case of restore civilities, neither law nor physical violence will help us The world at large is a rather dull place, he says, and so such cheerfulness needs to be spread as widely as possible. Moreover, Gardiner is not apologetic about writing a piece in praise of an unknown conductor. He feels that just as William Wordsworth, the English romantic poet, could learn lessons from the humble leech gatherer and the lonely moor, ordinary people too could learn from a man who elevated his modest job through good temper and kindness. There is a general feeling that the World War has taken away from man’s daily life the use of civility that had made life sweet earlier. Gardiner asserts that those civilities must be restored to make life with one another easier. This cannot be done with the help of policemen or the law – which are necessary for creatures like man who are far from perfect. Whereas the law can only protect us from physical injury, the liftman’s way of retaliating against rudeness with physical violence too is ineffectual. Gardiner suggests that if rudeness were to be replied to with excessive politeness, sweet revenge might be had while retaining one’s moral superiority. He calls it the victory over oneself – the only victory that matters to end the piece, he recounts the story of the witty Lord Chesterfield
Opposite words
Opposite words for all Friend/ ally x enemy amateur x professional ask x reply awake x asleep awful x excellent before x after blank x completed brief x long cheap x expensive child x adult clever x foolish closed x open deep x shallow difficult x easy dim x bright early x late employed x unemployed entrance x exit even x odd fancy x plain far x near fast x slow full x empty funny x serious give x take happy x sad hard x easy healthy x sick heavy x light honest x dishonest hot x cold humid x dry import x export in x out inside x outside interesting x boring junior x senior kind x cruel laugh x cry left x right light x dark liquid x solid little x big long x short love x hate major x minor many x few married x single messy x neat modern x ancient more x less natural x artificial night x day normal x strange on x off open x closed opposite x same peace x war poverty x wealth powerful x weak pretty x ugly regret x satisfaction remember x forget rich x poor rich x wealthy rude x polite sharp x blunt shiny x dull single x married skinny x fat special x general start x finish sunny x cloudy sunny x cloudy supporter x opponent sweet x sour tall x short thick x thin tight x loose tiny x huge together x separate top x bottom truth x lie unity x division up x down useful x useless victory x defeat visible x invisible visitor x host wet x dry wide x narrow youth x adulthood buy
