It reminds a Classic Marathi song-
Activity Set By:
Prof. Ravindra A. Porlekar
DRK College of Commerce, Kolhapur
Q. Read the extract and write an
appreciation of the poem
Weavers, weaving at break of day,
Why do you weave a garment so gay…..?
Blue as the wing of halcyon wild,
We weave the robes of a new-born child.
Weavers, weaving at fall of night,
Why do you weave a garment so bright…..?
Like the plumes of a peacock, purple and green,
We weave the marriage-veils of a queen.
Weavers, weaving solemn and still,
What do you weave in the moonlight chill…..?
White as a feather and white as a cloud,
We weave a dead man’s funeral shroud.
Answer:
About
the poem: This short poem – “Indian Weavers” by Sarojini Naidu gives us a
glimpse of the life and work of India’s famous handloom craftsmanship.
The
Form and Theme: the theme of the poem is development of human life through
various stages. The poet uses questions and answers form to throw light on the
various stages of life. The three different timings of a day and the types of
cloths the weavers weave represent the ways of life.
Poetic
Style, Language features, Poetic Devices: The poet uses a very simple style
and vivid words to represent the significance of different stages of life –
birth-adulthood-death, as the weavers work in the morning, noon, and late
evening. The metaphors: dawn
– birth, dusk – adulthood, night – death. Other poetic
devices used are: Simile, Alliteration, and Interrogation. The rhyme scheme is
‘a a b b’.
Message,
Values reflected: the poem is dedicated to the talented and hardworking
weavers and salutes them.
My opinion
and evaluation of the poem: I like the poem for its beauty of thought,
colourfulness and use of imagery.
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Supportive Resources:
Test Set by: Prof. Sudam Deshmukh
Junior College, Bhadgaon Dist. Jalgaon
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Test created by
Prof. Jayant Ingale
SVKM M.J.Jr College, Jalgaon
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