 Part 1:

I/ When I was one and twenty: - Alfred Edward Housman

1. What was the advice in the first stanza?
 The advice in the first stanza is the young man could give valuable things but let’s keep
oneself.
2. What was the young man’s reaction?
 The young man ignored the advice.
3. What was the advice in the second stanza? Was it the same or different from the
first one?
 The advice in the second stanza is should not lose oneself, one’s soul and reason
when love. It is the same as the first one.
4. According to the old man, what did one get if he gave his heart to someone else?
 If he gives his heart to someone else, he will get the sadness and regret.
5. What was the reaction of the young man in the second stanza?
 It expresses the speaker’s sigh of regret and realization.
6. What is the metrical pattern of the poem?
 The metrical pattern of the poem is trimeter.
7. What musical devices are used in the poem?
 Musical devices used in the poem are alliteration and ballad form.
8. What is the effect of repetition and parallelism?
 Show the speaker’s maturity from the past to the present.
9. What do “crowns, pounds” and “guineas” symbolize?
 They symbolize material wealth, innocence, and passion.
10. What does “heart” imply?
 It implies love and emotional virality.
11. What does “fancy” mean?
 It means imagination, mind, and reason.
12. What is the implication of the use of the verb “paid” and “sold”?
 The implication is love is like a contraction.
13. What is the significance of the use of the phrases “one-and-twenty” and “two-and-
twenty” instead of “twenty-one” and “twenty-two”?
 They create the poem’s meter.
14. ‘What is the implication of the change in the I-speaker’s attitude?
 It shows the growth and maturity of the young man.

II/ Flight: - Doris Lesing

1. What is the old man doing in the opening paragraph?
 He is playing with his pigeons.
2. What part of the day is it? What does he feel at the time? How does the scene
around affect his mood?
  It is in the afternoon. He is content. The peaceful scene has a great effect on his mood.
3. What is his granddaughter doing? Where is she now? How old is she?
 His granddaughter is swinging on the gate. She is at her grandfather's house. She is
18.
4. How does the adverb “politely” reveal to readers the relationship between the
girl and her grandfather?
 The adverb shows that Alice is cold but still respectful to the old man.
5. Is the old man satisfied with his granddaughter’s behavior? Why/ Why not?
 The old man is not satisfied with his granddaughter. He doesn’t want Alice to
leave.
6. How many members are there at the moment? Who are they?
 There are 4 members of the family in the house, who are the old man, Lucy, Steven
and Alice.
7. What is his daughter's reaction when the old man tells her about the girl’s
dating?
 Lucy doesn’t seem surprised about Alice’s relationship with Steve.
8. Why does the old man object to the girl’s marriage?
 He’s afraid Alice will leave, and he will be alone.
9. What kind of gift does the young couple give the old man?
 They give the old man a new pigeon.
10. What did the young couple tell the old man?
 They told the old man to accept the new bird and the change.
11. What does he do after the couple gives him the gift?
 He puts the new bird away and takes out his favorite pigeon.
12. How does the old man feel when he is watching his favorite bird and the others
flying and then returning?
 He smiles, and peace with his decision.
13. What happens to the girl at the end of the story?
 She cries at the end of the story.
14. What does Alice’s tears in the end of the story mean?
 She was childish at the first and marure in the end.
15. How does the relationship between the grandfather, his daughter, and his
granddaughter define the many conflicts in this story?
 The old man objects to the marriage while others agree to it, which creates
conflict.
16. What is the theme of the story?
 The theme is generation gap.

III/ The road not taken: - Robert Frost

1. Where is the I-speaker in the poem standing? Why is he there?
17. The speaker’s in the woods, before two roads. He’s choosing a path for the future.
 2. What is his problem?
18. He doesn’t know which of the two roads to choose.
3. What makes him so hesitant in his decision?
19. Both choices are equally attractive to him, but he can only choose one.
4. What does he decide to do? Explain his decision.
20. He chooses the road “less traveled” because he wants to explore the unexplored.
5. How does he feel after making the decision? Why does he feel this way?
21. He feels regretful. He cannot return to the other road ever again.
6. How does the author use figurative language (metaphor, simile, hyperbole,
understatement) to enhance the meaning of the poem?
22. The whole poem symbolizes a human’s journey in life.
7. What human traits are suggested by the first stanza of the poem?
23. It suggests human traits of curiosity, indecision, and contemplation.
8. What is the theme of the poem?
24. The theme of the poem is about choices and consequences.
9. In what ways does the poem suggest that Frost was a non-conformist?
25. Throughout the poem, he decides to choose the less traveled road, so he is a non-
conformist.
10. Do you think the line “Yet knowing how way leads on to way” is fatalistic in tone?
Explain your answer.
26. Yes, I do. The poem is fatalistic because the speaker does not know what will happen
after each choice, and each choice will lead to a new one.

IV/ Story of an hour: - Kate Chopin

1. What information reaches the family of Mrs. Mallard? Why do the family members
try to let it know to her in a very cautious manner?
 Mr. Mallard is killed in a railroad accident. They worry about her heart trouble.
2. How does Mrs. Mallard first react to the news her sister tells her? What does her
reaction seem to indicate about her feelings toward her husband?
 She immediately oues into her sister’s arms. It seems like she loves her husband.
3. What does Mrs. Mallard do while she is alone in her room? What is the
“something” that comes to her then? What is the adjective that she uses to refer to it
later on?
 She locks outside the window in her room. She feels an unknown emotion. It is
“monstrous joy”.
4. How do her feeling change? Why, do you think, does she fear this change? And why
does she later welcome it?
 She feels dull, and then, she feels joyous. She never felt this joy before, and it scared
her. She accepts it when she thinks of her freedom in the picture.
 5. What words does the narrator use to describe Mrs. Mallard’s appearance and
behavior as she leaves her room? Based on this description what might you infer
about her attitude and outlook?
 She’s like “a Goddess of Victory”. She feels like a Victorious and free woman.
6. What might the phrase “no one to live for her” tell you about Mr. Mallard’s
personality?
 Mr. Mallard loves her, but he makes her feel restricted.
7. What kind of surprise that the family members want to hide from her? Why is it so?
 Mr. Mallard lives. They worry about her weak heart, so they break the news slowly.
8. What happens to Mrs. Mallard st the end of the story? Do you agree with the
explanation? Why or why not?
 Mr. Mallard dies. The doctors are wrong. She dies from heartbreak after losing the
freedom.
9. What is the symbolic meaning of the window of her room?
 The window symbolizes her inner desire for freedom.
10. What is the symbolic meaning of the room?
 The room symbolizes her inner world and privacy.
11. What figure of speech is used in the noun phrase “monstrous joy”? How do you
understand that phrase?
 Metaphor is used. The joy is powerful and morally wrong.

 Part 2:
1. When I was one and twenty

 In "When I was one- and- twenty", What do you think about the advice? In your
opinion, do you agree with the man's advice and why? Choose one agree or disagree
and write an essay about 150-200 words analysis and relevant detail to show you
opinion.

In A.E. Housman's poem "When I Was One-and-Twenty," the speaker receives advice from a
wise man who does not lose himself in love and cautions that love can lead to heartache and
disappointment. While the advice may seem prudent on the surface, I disagree with the
notion that one should avoid love altogether at a young age.

Love, despite its potential for heartache, is an essential aspect of the human experience. It has
the power to shape us, teach us valuable lessons, and bring profound joy and fulfillment to our
lives. By shutting oneself off from the possibility of love, one may miss out on invaluable
opportunities for growth, connection, and emotional enrichment.

Furthermore, love is not bound by age or experience. While youth may bring a certain level
of naivety and impulsiveness, it also offers a sense of openness and vulnerability that can
enhance our capacity for love and empathy. By embracing love at a young age, individuals have
the chance to explore theaxir emotions, learn about themselves and others, and form meaningful
connections that can last a lifetime.

In conclusion, while it is important to approach love with caution and

discernment, completely avoiding it at a young age deprives individuals of the transformative
power and beauty that love can bring to their lives. Therefore, I disagree with the wise man's
advice and believe that love should be embraced and celebrated at every stage of life.

2. Flight
 What do you think of the grandfather? Is he selfish, authoritative man or a man to be
sympathized for?
 In your opinion, why did Doris Lessing name her short story “Flight”? How is that title
connected to the story?

In Doris Lessing's short story "Flight," the title holds a multi-layered significance that
intricately weaves together the thematic elements and emotional journey of the old
man. Through that, it becomes evident that the title "Flight" encapsulates
the overarching themes of freedom, transition, and emotional release.

Firstly, "Flight" refers to the literal act of birds flying, particularly pigeons, which hold a
special place in the heart of the protagonist. Pigeons symbolize freedom, mobility, and escape
from the constraints of everyday life. The protagonist's deep attachment to these birds reflects his
yearning for freedom and his desire to hold onto the fleeting moments of joy and solace they
provide.

Moreover, "Flight" carries a metaphorical weight, representing the old man's journey of
emotional liberation and acceptance of change. His refusal to accept Alice's transition into
adulthood stems from a deep-seated fear of loneliness and abandonment, as well as a reluctance
to relinquish control over her life.

Furthermore, the release of the pigeon at the end of the story serves as a cathartic moment of
emotional release for the old man, allowing him to come to terms with Alice's newfound
independence. In this sense, "Flight" becomes a metaphor for the protagonist's inner turmoil
and his eventual transcendence toward acceptance and understanding.

Te In conclusion, Doris Lessing's choice of the title "Flight" for her short story serves as a
poignant reflection of the narrative's central themes and motifs. Through its exploration of
freedom, transition, and emotional release, "Flight" captures the protagonist's journey of self-
discovery and acceptance in the face of change.

 Throughout the short story “Flight” by Doris Lesing, what do the pigeons represent?
Provide details in the story to support your opinion.
 In Doris Lessing's short story "Flight," through the pigeon's presence and significance within
the narrative, they embody freedom, attachment, resistance to change, reconciliation, and
acceptance and messages that the writer wants to send to readers.

Firstly, the theme pigeons serve as powerful symbols representing themes of freedom,
attachment, resistance to change, and reconciliation. The pigeons symbolize freedom and escape
from the constraints of everyday life, offering the protagonist a sense of liberation and comfort
amidst the challenges of aging and solitude.

Furthermore, the pigeons represent the protagonist's deep attachment to the past and his
reluctance to accept the changes unfolding in his life. The loss of his favorite pigeon becomes
symbolic of the old man's struggle to let go of the past and embrace the inevitability of change,
particularly about the impending marriage of his granddaughter, Alice, to Steven.

However, the act that Steven gives the old man a new pigeon signifies the possibility of
healing and renewal, offering the protagonist a chance to move beyond his initial resistance and
embrace the changes unfolding in his life. The release of the new pigeon becomes a moment of
emotional release and acceptance, marking a turning point in the protagonist's journey toward
reconciliation and understanding.

In short, pigeons in "Flight" symbolize freedom, attachment, resistance to change, and

ultimately, reconciliation and acceptance. Through their representation, Doris Lessing crafts a
nuanced exploration of the human experience, inviting readers to reflect on the complexities of
attachment.

3. The road not taken.

 Have you ever been in the same situation a sthat of the I-speaker in the poem? What was
it and why did you make that decision?
 Do you think that the choices we make in life ultimately turn out to be the right ones?
Why or why not?
 Write an essay about 150-200 words show your opinion that in "the road was not
taken" by Robert Frost, what is the choice of the writer and what is his felling?
Anslysis and relevant details (the title, "Sorry", "way leads onto way", "all the
difference",...)

In Robert Frost's poem "The Road Not Taken," the poet presents a speaker faced with a
choice between two diverging paths in the woods. .........

The title itself suggests the theme of decision-making and the consequences that follow.
While the speaker initially expresses regret at not being able to travel both paths, he ultimately
chooses one, stating that he took the road "less traveled by."The speaker simply chooses this path
because it is less used, which means it is a new opportunity, and he wants to try his best to find
something new.
 The line "Sorry I could not travel both" highlights the speaker's sense of regret and the
realization that choices in life are often exclusive. However, the speaker also acknowledges that
"way leads onto way," which suggests that one decision inevitably leads to another, and each
choice shapes the course of one's life.

In the last stanza of the poem, the phrase "all the difference" underscores the significance of
the speaker's choice. While both paths may appear similar, the decision to take one over the other
ultimately defines the speaker's journey and shapes his future. Some may interpret his tone as
regretful, while others may see it as affirming the value of individuality and forging one's path.

In conclusion, "The Road Not Taken" by Robert Frost explores themes of choice, regret, and
individuality. The poem's timeless message resonates with readers, prompting reflection on the
decisions we make and the paths we choose in life.

4. Story of an hour
 What is your reaction towards the ending of the story, either Louise’s death as “joy that
kills” or any other reason?
 It is believed that the story advocated for the idea that “woman should have greater
freedoms as individuals”. What is your opinion?