Extra Questions AND ANSWERS OF A Thing of Beauty BY JOHN KEATS -CBSE CLASS 12 ENGLISH

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1. Why is the thing of beauty ‘a joy forever’?

Ans. The thing of beauty is ‘a joy forever’ as it provides us with everlasting beauty and it would never pass into nothingness. Its beauty would increase and would never fade away.

2. Mention the things that are sources of beauty?

Ans. The nature is great source of beauty. Its beauty is everlasting and would never turn into nothing. A bower provides us mental peace and shelter as well. It also gives us a sound sleep which keeps us fit and health. Sun, moon, daffodils, clear rills, and musk roses are the sources of beauty. This inspires us to love life.

3. “A flowery band to bind us to the earth.” Explain.

Ans. The poet describes the nature to be a great source of beauty. According to him, we are wreathing ourselves with the nature every moment which binds us strongly like a flowery band.

4. How does a thing of beauty provide us with shelter?

Ans. A thing of beauty provides shelter as well. It is like a bower that is quiet and shady which provides us peace and pleasure. It also provides a sleep that is full of sweet dreams which keep us healthy. The clear rills provide us with a cool shelter that makes us feel better.

5. How are the beautiful things capable of removing the inhuman qualities in us?

Ans. The thing of beauty binds us to the earth. It provides us with comfort and pleasure which makes us love life. This helps us to get rid of the inhuman qualities and soothes our mind.

6. What is the message conveyed through the poem “A Thing of Beauty”?

Ans. The message that is being conveyed through the poem “A Thing of Beauty” by John Keats is that a thing of beauty provides us an everlasting joy and it keeps on increasing. Its beauty never fades away. It helps us to get rid of sadness and inhuman qualities.

7. How is ‘grandeur’ related to the mighty death?

Ans. Mighty dead refers to our forefathers who have sacrificed their lives and have turned out to be ‘mighty’ by their noble works. They will always be remembered for their noble qualities.

8. What is the ‘endless fountain’?

Ans. Nature is the ultimate source of beauty. The sun, the moon, the daffodils, and mighty dead are the sources of beauty which provide us with pleasure. It is like an endless fountain that is being poured from heaven.

Extra Questions (Long Answer Type)

1. How ‘A thing of Beauty’ is a joy forever.

Ans. The poem “A thing of beauty” by John Keats describes thing of beauty to be a joy forever. It provides us with everlasting beauty and it would never pass into nothingness. Its beauty would increase and would never fade away. A bower that is quiet and shady which provides us with peace and pleasure. It also provides asleep that is full of sweet dreams which keep us healthy.

We are wreathing ourselves with nature every moment which binds us strongly like a flowery band and in this way, the bond becomes stronger. The clear rills provide us with a cool shelter that makes us feel better. Moreover, this helps us to get rid of the inhuman qualities and soothes our mind. Nature is the ultimate source of beauty. The sun, the moon, the daffodils, and mighty dead are the sources of beauty which provide us with pleasure. It is like an endless fountain that is being poured from heaven. Thus, it is a ‘jot forever’.