Summary of the poem Peace, Unit 8 of 10th English by AG Ahmad
10th English A, Unit 8
Summary for Normal Students
Summary
of
“Peace”
Dr.
Silvia Hartmann has special taste for psychology and spiritual science. She
uses imagery (similes) in her poetry. In this poem, she also uses imagery and
describes two opposite aspects of wind. As it is rightly said,
“I
can't change the direction of the wind.
But I
can adjust my sails to reach my destination.”
At
first, wind is presented as a demon (an evil spirit) which destroys and
demolishes every beautiful and elegant thing. She says that wind in the form of
storm smashes everything mercilessly. As it is said,
“My own idea is that these things are as piffle before
the wind.”
But an optimist has rightly
said,
“Kites rise highest against the wind, not with it.”
In
its rage, it destroys trees, fields and buildings. It thunders and screams in
its whiny (noisy) voice. After, destroying everything, it sweeps away the
broken pieces along with it.
“There, I sat in the biting (freezing) wind, wishing,
she were gone”.
But
when the wind is gentle and cool, it gives lives to buds, birds and human
beings, because, without wind, life becomes colourless and dead. The reality of wind lies in its gentleness
and peace. Its hushed (quiet) and low whispers make everything blush. It
imparts sweet sensations to every beautiful thing.
“The pessimist
complains against the wind;
the optimist expects its change; the realist adjusts
the sails.”
In
this poem, the poetess conveys an indirect message. She says that appearances
are deceptive. The real truth lies far away from the natural phenomena like
wind, rain, light, etc. In our practical life, we have to face many challenges,
problems, hurdles and difficulties.
“Since I grew tired of the chase and search;
Since the wind blows in my face, I sail with every wind.”
10th English A, Unit 8
Summary for Brilliant
Students
Summary
of
“Peace”
Dr.
Silvia Hartmann has special taste for psychology and spiritual science. She
uses imagery (similes) in her poetry. In this poem, she also uses imagery and
describes two opposite aspects of wind. As it is rightly said,
“I
can't change the direction of the wind.
But I
can adjust my sails to reach my destination.”
At
first, wind is presented as a demon (an evil spirit) which destroys and
demolishes every beautiful and elegant thing. She says that wind in the form of
storm smashes everything mercilessly. As it is said,
“My own idea is that these things are as piffle before
the wind.”
But an optimist has rightly
said,
“Kites rise highest against the wind, not with it.”
In
its rage, it destroys trees, fields and buildings. It thunders and screams in
its whiny (noisy) voice. After, destroying everything, it sweeps away the
broken pieces along with it.
“There, I sat in the biting (freezing) wind, wishing,
she were gone”.
But
when the wind is gentle and cool, it gives lives to buds, birds and human
beings, because, without wind, life becomes colourless and dead. The reality of wind lies in its gentleness
and peace. Its hushed (quiet) and low whispers make everything blush. It
imparts sweet sensations to every beautiful thing.
“A cold
wind was blowing from the north,
and it made
the trees rustle like living things
and the
leaves were telling secrets to the wind.”
Then,
wind becomes a passionate lover uttering sweet sensations in mild mellow in two
different forms, first as a demon and then as a lover, land beauty to its
texture and thought.
“The pessimist complains against the wind;
the optimist expects its change; the realist adjusts
the sails.”
In
this poem, the poetess conveys an indirect message. She says that appearances
are deceptive. The real truth lies far away from the natural phenomena like
wind, rain, light, etc. In our practical life, we have to face many challenges,
problems, hurdles and difficulties.
“Since I grew tired of the chase and search;
Since the wind blows in my face, I sail with every
wind.”
All these hardships help us to become
courageous, bold and successful man. These hardships guide us to the real truth
and the eternal peace. It is up to us whether we learn good lessons from nature
or not.
“You must take personal responsibility.
You can not change the circumstances, the seasons, or
the wind
but you can change yourself. That is something you
have charge of.”
Nice effort.
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