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The Snail
Ruskin Bond
Leaving the safety of a rocky ledge
The snail sets out
On his long journey
Across the busy path.
The grass is greener on the other side!
For tender leaf or juicy stem
He'll brave the hazards of the road.
Nut made to dodge or weave or run
He must await each threatening step
Chancing his luck,
Keeping his tentacles crossed!
Though all unaware
Of the dangers of being squashed,
He does not pause or flinch-
A cartwheel misses by an inch!-
But slithers on.
Intent on dinner
He's there at last, his prize-
Rich leaf mould where the grass grows tall,
I salute you, Snail.
Somehow, you've made me feel quite small.
Available Answers
- 1.
What does the line, 'The grass is greener on the other side!' mean in the context of the poem? The line is also a proverb. What does it mean?
- 2.
Why can't the snail cross the road like the others? What must it therefore do?
- 3.
Which line in the poem indicates that the snail was not aware of the dangers to its life?
- 4.
Which word used by the poet indicates the determination of the snail?
- 5.
On his long journey/Across the busy path.
- What did the snail do to start the journey?
- What is the phrase 'busy path' referring to?
- Why was the snail crossing the road?
- 6.
He does not pause or flinch - /A cartwheel misses by an inch!
- Why do you think the snail neither paused nor flinched?
- What catastrope did the snail manage to avoid?
- What was the snail's reward for braving the dangers of the road?
3 more answer(s) available.
Comments
Make it easier:(
21 Oct 2020Namit S.): MAKE IT EASIER :(
21 Oct 2020Namit S.What is the answer of these questions.
09 Sep 2021Gitika C.