Read the second stanza again, in which Wordsworth compares the solitary

reaper's song with the song of the nightingale and the cuckoo. On the basis of

your reading (and your imagination), copy and complete the table below. (Work

in groups of four, then have a brief class discussion.)

Place

Heard by

Impact on listener

Solitary Reaper

Scottish Highlands

The poet

Holds him spellbound

Nightingale

Cuckoo

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Solution

A model answer has been provided for students' reference. However, any other point of view supported by an argument or an explanation would also solve the purpose.

It is strongly recommended that students prepare the answer on their own.

Place

Heard by

Impact on listener

Solitary Reaper

Scottish Highlands

The poet

Holds him spellbound

Nightingale

Arabian sands

Travellers

Welcome and feel relieved from tiredness

Cuckoo

Hebrides

People from far off lands

Feel thrilled and charmed

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(a) Read the second stanza again, in which Wordsworth compares the solitary reaper’s song with the song of the nightingale and the cuckoo. On the basis of your reading (and your imagination), copy and complete the table below. (Work in groups of four, then have a brief class discussion).

-	Place	Heard by?	Impact on listener
Solitary reaper	Scottish Highlands	The poet	Holds him spellbound
Nightingale	-	-	-
Cuckoo	-	-	-

(b) Why do you think Wordsworth has chosen the song of the nightingale and the cuckoo, for comparison with the solitary reaper’s song?

(c) As you read the second stanza, what pictures do you see in your mind? Be ready to describe them in your won words, to the rest of the class. (Do not be afraid to go beyond what the poet has written.)

Why do you think Wordsworth has chosen the song of the nightingale and the cuckoo for comparison with the solitary reaper’s song?

Now that you have read the poem, add more personality traits to the word-web of the frog and the nightingale as depicted in the poem. Then complete the table given below. (Some of the words in the box below may help you. You may also use the words given in Q. 1.)

Character	Extract	Personality
Nightingale	Sorry - was that you who spoke?	Polite, Timorous
Frog	Yes,… you see, I'm the frog who owns this tree In this bog I've long been known For my splendid baritone.
Nightingale	Did you…did you like my song?
Frog	Not too bad - but far too long The technique was fine, of course, But it lacked a certain force.
Frog	Without proper training such as I And a few others can supply You'll remain a mere beginner, But with me you'll be a winner.
Nightingale	But I can't sing in this weather.
Nightingale	…This is a fairy tale - And you're Mozart in disguise Come to earth before my eyes.
Frog	Come, my dear - we'll sing together.
Frog	We must aim for better billing You still owe me sixty shillings.
Frog	Brainless bird - you're on the stage Use your wits and follow fashion. Puff your lungs out with your passion.
Frog	…I tried to teach her, But she was a stupid creature.

Dismissive	Nervous	Timid	Presumptuous
Superior	Fawning	Shy	Polite
Meek	Possessive	Dominating	Mercenery

Complete the table for the story you have read. By asking and answering questions, exchange information with your partner (for the story you have not read) and complete the other half of the table.

Name	Shravan	Narendra
Age
Parents
How he spends a typical day
Recreation/hobbies
Hopes/dreams/ambitions
Your assessment of his future

Complete the following table and discuss how their work is different.

Name	Place of work	Earnings	Security of work	Benefits received	Work on their own or employed
Bachchu Manjhi	-	Rs 100 a day	-	-
Harpreet, Vandana	-	-	-	-	Work on their own
Nirmala	-	-	No security	-	-
Sudha	Company	Rs 30,000 p.m.	-	-	-

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	Place	Heard by	Impact on listener
Solitary Reaper	Scottish Highlands	The poet	Holds him spellbound
Nightingale
Cuckoo