Practice Crossing the Bar – Alfred, Lord Tennyson - 3 | English Literature – Reverie: A Collection of ISC Poems, The Darkling Thrush – Thomas Hardy | ICSE Class 12 English Language & Literature
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Question 1

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What does the 'bar' represent in Tennyson's poem?

💡 Hint: Think about the concept of transition.

Question 2

Easy

Name two themes present in 'Crossing the Bar'.

💡 Hint: Both themes relate to how we perceive death.

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Question 1

What does the 'bar' symbolize in the poem?

  • A physical barrier
  • The transition between life and death
  • A decorative element

💡 Hint: Remember the central theme of the poem.

Question 2

True or False: Tennyson views death negatively in 'Crossing the Bar'.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the message conveyed through the imagery.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Interpret Tennyson's use of the sea as a symbol. How can this interpretation enhance our understanding of human experiences regarding death?

💡 Hint: Consider both positive and negative aspects humans associate with death.

Question 2

Discuss the implications of Tennyson's belief in a divine presence after death. How does this affect individual and collective views on mortality?

💡 Hint: Think about how different belief systems address the afterlife.

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