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    The document summarizes a poem called "The Bangle Sellers" by Sarojini Naidu. It describes how the poet uses vivid imagery and symbolism to represent the emotions and stages of life for women through the colors of the bangles. Key points: 1) The bangles are described as "shining loads" and "lustrous tokens" that represent prosperity, happiness, and special occasions for "happy daughters and wives." 2) The colors of bangles - such as yellow, red, silver, blue, pink, and grey - symbolize the emotions and qualities of maidens (purity, dreams, shyness) and middle-aged women (wisdom, maturity,

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    The document summarizes a poem called "The Bangle Sellers" by Sarojini Naidu. It describes how the poet uses vivid imagery and symbolism to represent the emotions and stages of life for women through the colors of the bangles. Key points: 1) The bangles are described as "shining loads" and "lustrous tokens" that represent prosperity, happiness, and special occasions for "happy daughters and wives." 2) The colors of bangles - such as yellow, red, silver, blue, pink, and grey - symbolize the emotions and qualities of maidens (purity, dreams, shyness) and middle-aged women (wisdom, maturity,

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    3.

    THE BANGLE SELLERS

    Read the extract given below and answer the questions that
    follow:

    Bangle sellers are we who bear,


    Our shining loads to the temple fair.

    (i) Why does the poet use the word ‘delicate to


    describe the bangles? How is ‘rainbow-tinted
    circles of light’ an appropriate description of
    bangles?
    Ans- Bangles are a celebration of female life. They are an
    integral part of a woman’s life. The word ‘delicate’ denotes
    that bangles, like women have to be treated with love,
    care, and respect. This is why the poet has used the word
    ‘delicate’ to describe the bangles.
    A rainbow is indicative of brightness, happiness,
    and prosperity in one’s life. The bangles are associated
    with different stages of a woman’s life. The bangles reflect
    the thoughts and feelings of the wearer, just as light
    reflects to give a beautiful rainbow. This is why the
    nomenclature is apt.
    (ii) Explain the following phrases from the poem in
    your own words.

     Shining loads- ‘Shining loads’ refers to the heavy burden


    of lustrous bangles that are being taken to be sold.
     Lustrous tokens of radiant lives- ‘Lustrous tokens of
    radiant lives’ indicates prosperity and happiness and are
    brought to commemorate special occasions.
     For happy daughters and happy wives- The bangle
    sellers are advertising their wares as symbols of
    happiness for women of various age groups from
    maiden to wives.

    (iii) The poet uses several images of sight and sound to


    create a musical effect in the poem. Mention any
    three examples of such images.
    Ans- In the poem ‘The Bangle Sellers’ by Sarojini Naidu,
    the poet has used various images of sight and sound to
    create a musical effect in the poem. ‘Silver and blue as the
    mountain mist’ and ‘Some are like fields of sunlit corn’ are
    the lines which employ the use of visual imagery. The line
    ‘Tinkling, luminous, tender, and clear…..’ brings out the use
    of auditory imagery. It adds to the musical effect in the
    poem and creates an impact on the readers.

    (iv) What are the emotions that the poet associates


    with a bride on her wedding day? What colours are
    the bangles on her wrist that reflect these
    emotions?
    Ans- The bride goes through a gamut of emotions on her
    wedding day. On the wedding morning, the golden yellow
    bangles signify that she looks forward to step into a new
    life. The dark-red coloured bangles represent the flame of
    marriage fire which denotes passion in her heart for a new
    relationship that she is about to embark upon. Her heart is
    going through a transition from maidenhood to a married
    woman. Her heart experiences happiness as she is about
    to start a new life, and at the same time she experiences
    sadness as she has to leave her parents behind.

    (v) What colours does the poet associate with (a)a


    maiden (b)a middle aged woman? How does the
    poet describe the thoughts and concerns of women
    in both stages of life?
    Ans- In the poem ‘The Bangle Sellers’ by Sarojini Naidu,
    the poet associates the colours
    (a)Silver and blue, rosy pink and green to a maiden and
    (b) purple and gold-flecked grey to a middle aged woman

    The colours signify different qualities and emotions of


    women in different stages. Silver and blue shows the purity
    and innocence of a maiden, rosy pink depicts her flushed
    look as she dreams of her future life. The colour green
    depicts her shyness. The colours purple and gold-flecked
    grey indicate that the middle aged woman takes care of
    the family with pride. These colours signify wisdom and
    maturity. She worships the gods at her husband’s side for
    the wellbeing of the family. This is how the poet describes
    the thoughts and concerns of maiden and middle aged
    women

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