Poem 17 (The Delight Song) 11th Class English Notes

Poem 17: The Delight Song

This chapter is from the 11th class English book 3 and it has been written by N. Scott Momaday. we have presented the important questions and main idea of this chapter for the intermediate (first year) fsc fa ics i.com first year students.

Summary

The theme of the poem ‘The Delight Song’ is joy that leads to life and wisdom. The poet is delighted to be a part of nature. The poet sees his ownself in the evening light, in the shining stars, in the sound of the rain, in the crust of the snow and in the long track of the moon. This association with nature helps the poet in forming relationship with the earthly objects and creatures, with the Creator and . with everything that is beautiful and beneficial for all the creatures of the Lord. This realisation makes him feel that he is fully alive, happy and strong.

Questions Answers

Which colour images are mentioned in the poem?

The poet mentions numerous colour images. The bright sky, the blue horse, the evening light, the luster of meadows and the flame of four colours are a few examples of these colour images.

Which movement images are mentioned in the poem?

There are numerous movement images mentioned in the poem. Some of the examples include the shadow following a child, the eagle playing with the wind, and the horse running in the plain.

Describe the images and objects of Nature mentioned in the poem The Delight Song.

There are numerous images and objects of nature mentioned in the poem. The poet loves nature, and everything which nature can offer. He finds himself like a bird. The blue bright sky fascinates him a lot. Sometimes he finds himself in an open plain. He also finds himself swimming in the water like a bright, beautiful fish. The poet is happy to find himself in the colours and sound of nature. He associates himself with the cool sensations at daybreak. Another time the poet finds himself in the light and thunder of the clouds, and in the showers of the rain pouring down on mountains, valleys and plains.

What do you understand when the poet says “I am the shadow that follows a child”?

The poet means to say that he is present in everything. He is present even in the shadow that follows a child. Maybe, the shadow always remains with the child to protect him.

How can the crust of the snow glitter?

The sunshine casts its first rays on the surface of high mountains covered with Snow. Sunshine makes the snow glitter.

What is the dream of the poet?

The poet dreams of all that is beautiful and joyful. They include planets, seasons, day and night, the sea, the mountains, the meadows and the animals.

What is the effect of man’s good relation with the earth and the Lord?

Man’s good relation with the earth and the Lord makes him alive in the real Sense of the Words.

What are the things that keep a person alive?

The earth, the Heaven, and all the beautiful and fruitful objects of nature make a true lover alive in the real sense of the words.

Is the message of the poem pessimistic or optimistic?

This poem begins on a hopeful note and ends with the message of hope. Thus we can say the poet is quite optimistic.

Write down your opinion in a few sentences basing it on the theme of the poem.

The poem “The Delight Song” gives us hope. The poet believes that beauty, joy and wisdom are closely related. Beauty leads to joy, and joy leads to wisdom, and then wisdom brings more joy. This pattern brings hope and conviction in ones life, which make him feel that he is alive in the real sense.

Why does the poet mention so many objects of nature?

The poet mentions numerous objects of nature because he loves nature. He feels as if he is a part of nature.

The post Poem 17 (The Delight Song) 11th Class English Notes appeared first on The College Study.