12th english Explain the following lines with reference to the context

 

Explain the following lines with reference to the context 

and guide him among sudden betrayals
and tighten him for slaCkmoments
Answer : Reference:
These lines are taken from the poem 'A Father to his Son' written by Carl
August Sandburg
Explanation:
The poet wants to direct his son who is reaching manhood. He motivates
his son to be like a hard rock. He can face life's challenges and untoward
breach of trust by being firmly resolved. 'Slack moments' refers to a state
of depression.

Brutes have been gentled where lashes failed.
Answer : Reference:
This line is taken from the poem 'A Father to his Son' written by Carl
August Sandburg.
Explanation:
The poet motivates his son reaching manhood to be steely resolved. This
will make him face the challenges of life and sudden betrayals. At times
gentleness overtakes harshness. Thrashing may fail to change a man.
But a gentle approach will make a brute good-natured.

Yet learning something out of every folly
hoping to repeat none of the cheap follies
Answer : Reference:
These lines are taken from the poem 'A Father to his Son' written by Carl
August Sandburg.
Explanation:
The poet directs his son who is reaching manhood to be a successful
person. From his experience he advises his son to be careful in certain
areas. Here he says that making mistakes is not something to feel

ashamed of. We can learn many things from our mistakes. But we should
be careful not to repeat the mistake.

He will be lonely enough
to have time for the work
Answer : Reference:
These lines are taken from the poem 'A Father to his Son' written by Carl
August Sandburg.
Explanation:
The poet wants his son to know how free imagination brings changes to
the world which resents change. During such resentment he will know
that it is time for him to be his own and try to achieve like great people.

A tough will counts, so does desire
Answer : Reference:
This line is taken from the poem 'A Father to his Son' written by Carl
August Sandburg.
Explanation:
The poet wants to direct his son reaching manhood. He motivates him to
be like steel. He says one must have a tough will power and deep desire
to achieve.

the quest of lucre beyond a few easy needs
has twIsted good enough men
sometimes Into dry thwarted worms
Answer : Reference :
These lines are taken from the poem 'A Father to his Son' written by Carl
August Sandburg.
Explanation:
The poet wants his son to earn sufficient money to satisfy his basic
needs. But at the same time, money earned dishonestly beyond one's
need will leave him frustrated. Good men have fallen a prey to quest for
easy money. So he warns his son not to run after easy money

Tell him solitude Is creative If he Is strong
and the final decIsIons are made In silent rooms
Answer : Reference:
These lines are taken from the poem 'A Father to his Son' written by Carl
August Sandburg.
Explanation: .
The poet directs his son who is at the threshold of manhood. He wants
him to enjoy solitude
because it is creative. Being alone will help him make final decisions. The

calm atmosphere will enable him to study the pros and cons and to come
out with wise decisions.

Then he may understand Shakespeare
and the WrIght Brothers, Pasteur, Pavlov
Answer : Reference :
These lines are taken from the poem 'A Father to his Son' written by Carr
August Sandburg.
Explanation:
The poet wants his son to be on his own and work to achieve like great
people. By seeking his inner motives and inherent talents, he can
understand and emulate Shakespeare, Wright Brothers, Pasteur and
Pavlov.

"With neck out-thrust, you fancy how
Legs wide, arms locked behind
As if to balance the prone brow
Oppressive with its mind".
Answer : Reference :
These lines are taken from the poem 'Incident of the French Camp'
written by Robert Browning.
During the attack of the French army on Ratisbon, Napoleon was anxious
about the result. Napoleon was watching the war standing on a mound
near the battle field. He had his neck thrust forward. His legs were wide
and his arms were locked behind. It seemed as if they balanced the brow
that was inclined downward, stifling with its mind.

"A rider, bound on bound
Full - galloping : nor bridle drew
Until he reached the mound'":
Answer : Reference:
These lines are taken from the poem 'Incident of the French Camp'
written by Robert Browning.
Explanation :
As Napoleon was anxiously standing on mound near the battle field, a
young soldier was riding his horse towards the mound. A young soldier
appeared from the closed smoke and dust. He was riding at great speed.
Jumping and leaping, he approached the mound where Napoleon stood

"The chief's eye.flashed : but presently
Softened itself, as sheathes
A fi1m the mother - eagle's eye
When her bruised eaglet breathes'":
Answer : Reference:
These lines are taken from the poem 'Incident of the French Camp'
written by Robert Browning.
Explanation :
Napoleon became extremely happy to receive the news of victory. But he
saw something wrong with the young soldier who brought the happy
news. Napoleon's eyes became bright when the young soldier gave him
the news of victory. But soon his eyes softened when he saw that the
soldier was severely wounded. Like a caring mother eagle which sees
her bruised eaglet, Napoleon was concerned. He asked him if he was
wounded