A Thing of Beauty

Ans. A Thing of Beauty removes the pall of sufferings, despair, despondency and pain from our life. It gives us peace and lulls us to a sweet sleep. It brightens our spirit, provides hope and happiness amidst the sufferings, sadness and miseries. It inspires us to live courageously.

Ans. A shape of beauty moves away the pall and suffering from our life. Any beautiful creation of nature uplifts our spirit and removes sadness from our life.

Ans. The line suggests that these things of beauty are like a beautiful band made of flowers. We use them to bind us to our sorrowful life on Earth. Other than these things of beauty, there is no other source of happiness in our miserable lives and they give us a reason to live.

Ans. The poem elaborates upon the qualities of the beautiful creations of nature. Suc things are eternal and their beauty never fades away.

They remove the pall of gloom from our lives and bring happiness and health. They even lull us to a good sleep full of sweet dreams. These beautiful creations are the only attractions that tie us to this otherwise sorrowful life.

Creations like the Sun, Moon, trees, the sheep, daffodil flowers, rills, forests full of musk roses and tales of the brave men are a few examples of beautiful things which make our lives meaningful in various ways.

These are like an ever flowing fountain of a divine blessing that has been endowed upon mankind by God.

Ans. Nature provides us things of rate beauty. It keeps a bower quiet for us. A bower is a pleasant place in the shade under a tree. A thing of beauty also provides us peace and security. We enjoy a sound sleep which is full of sweet dreams, health and peaceful breathing.

Ans. A thing of beauty never passes into nothingness because it creates a lasting impression in our minds. It would give us joy which would last with us forever and would never end.

Ans. According to Keats, there are some beautiful things which remove the cover of sad feelings from our hearts. All beautiful things of nature are a boon for humanity. The sun, the moon and old and young trees are the sources which is a boon for humanity.

Ans. Keats considers beauty, in all its forms. Which is God’s greatest gift to man as an endless fountain of immortal drink. The beauty of nature is a constant source of pleasure and delight to the human mind and is like an immortal drink from heaven.

Ans. The pain, hopelessness, malice & disappointment caused due to the lack of noble qualities, the hostile & inhuman attitude that makes our days gloomy and darkens our ways with despair and sadness.

Ans. The poet says that in spite of the sad things in life, things of beauty enable us to sleep quietly and have good dreams. Every day, these beautiful things act like a band of flowers that bind us to Earth and give us a reason to keep living.

Ans. According to the poet, the secret of good health is the sound sleep, full of sweet dreams. The beauty of nature helps us to have sound sleep.

Ans. There are many things cause us pain and suffering. Malice and disappointment are the biggest source of our suffering. Another one is the lack of noble qualities in many people which also makes us sad and despondent.

Ans. The race for materialistic possessions has led to spite of despondence, dearth of noble natures and gloomy days etc. While nature is the ultimate spiritual cleanser that removes the dark covering from our spirits.

Ans. We experience things of beauty long lasting because Thing of beauty leave permanent impression on us.

Ans. John Keats sees beauty in all the natural things. According to him, everything of nature is a source of beauty. In the poem we can see, the sun, the moon, the trees, daffodils, green forests, clear rills, masses of ferns, blooming musk-rose, lovely tales, etc. These are beautiful sources provide pleasure and joy to mankind. So do the many beautiful stories created by man.

Ans. Grandeur is associated with the ‘mighty dead’ because great men will always be remembered for their noble and splendid deeds and creations. They have left behind a legacy for us to enjoy.

Ans. The conveys the message that a thing of beauty is a joy forever. It transcends time. It will never fade away. Beauty has the power to remove darkness and negativity and helps us survive when there is a ‘dearth of noble nature’ or when one is surrounded by evil. It has a positive impact on one’s health. It helps one get sound sleep.

Moreover, it highlights the fact that beauty is not only physical but also spiritual and seems to flow down from heaven as an ‘immortal drink’ made for man.

In the present times of acute stress and violence, the objects of beauty attain even greater significance.

When our mind is anxious and troubled, the very sight of beautiful things often comes as a relief and provides us comfort and happiness for the moment. Appreciating beautiful things is like appreciating God.

Proximity to beautiful things brings us closer to the creator, in whom lies the ultimate power to grant us relief from all anxieties and troubles. Therefore, it is sure to bring everlasting happiness at all times.

Ans. Beauty of nature is boundless and knows no limits. Heaven, which is known to be the most beautiful paradise, is the bounty of the earth. It is like an endless fountain that pours the beauty of nature over mankind. This beauty is called the heaven’s immortal drink and is also eternal and wishes away the malice from the soul and refreshes it with love and kindness.

Ans. The poem, ‘A Thing of Beauty’, by John Keats conveys the message that beauty is everywhere, and upon examination may be found. The theme of this work is largely centred on nature. In this particular poem Keats describes the effects that beauty can have on a person. According to Keats this beauty never diminishes and its effect is felt long after it is gone. Keats emphasizes that beauty is, “Made for our searching,” meaning that some people may find beauty in places that others may not. The theme of this poem is that beauty can be found anywhere, and when appreciated can be used to raise your spirits in times of gloom.

Ans. Beauty is something that artists, singers and musicians perceive and respond to. It may be a response of awe and amazement, wonder and joy, or something else. It might resemble a “peak experience” or an epiphany. It might happen while watching a sunset or taking in the view from a mountaintop—the list goes on. It is a kind of experience, an aesthetic response that is a response to the thing’s representational qualities, whether it is manmade or natural. Artists, singers and musicians appreciate the core beauty as they understand the effort and time one exhausts in becoming one of these skilled performers.

However, other professions have visual appeal for beauty, they appreciate outwardly beauty

Ans. A thing of beauty never passes into nothingness because it would give us joy which would last with us forever and would never end.

Ans. The things that cause suffering and pain are despondence, death of noble natures, gloomy days and over darkened ways.

Ans. A thing of beauty is like a bower. It brings us endless pleasure, provides respite from our sorrows, and gives us peaceful sleep and a calm mind. It removes the pall from our dark spirits and brings us happiness and peace.

Ans. The four things that add joy to our lives are the sun, the trees, the daffodils and the clear rills

Ans. The poet refers to the objects of nature as things of beauty. The bushes of dancing daffodils and the thickets in green forests sprinkled with musk roses make us joyful just by looking at them or by dreaming about them. All the beautiful objects in nature help us to overcome sadness and uplift our soul.

Ans. Keats considers Nature as an endless fountain of immortal drink. He calls it immortal because a man can get rest, relief and power in the company of nature and an endless beauty is hidden in her varied species. Along with it, there are innumerable stories of heroic deeds of our noble ancestors that motivate us.

Ans. The ‘mighty dead’ refers to our forefathers. The glorious tales of our forefathers fill us with a sense of pride and are also things of beauty as they fill us with pleasure and motivation.

Ans. In the hot season, man and beast get comfort by taking shelter under the shade of the tree or by being one with absorbing nature and the coolness it provides. The things of beauty, which nature offers are simple. However, they have a calming effect on every living being.

Ans. Keats shows his unhappiness and disappointment with his fellow human beings, as they follow unhealthy path of negativity. He is also disappointed by the scarcity of noble human beings.

Ans. Through the poem, ‘A Thing of Beauty’ Keats reveals the immortality of nature. Beauty of nature is boundless and knows no limits. Heaven, which is known to be the most beautiful paradise, is the bounty of the earth. It is like an endless fountain that pours the beauty of nature over mankind. This beauty is called the heaven’s immortal drink and is also eternal and wishes away the malice from the soul and refreshes it with love and kindness.

Ans. F 1: “Beauty is only skin deep” and “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder” can be very controversial quotes to some people. Those quotes are all based on how they are viewed by other people. I think that ‘Beauty is only skin deep’ is expressed in many ways by people. If you are not one of those beautiful people in this world, then to some people you mean nothing.

F 2: There are people who express themselves by wearing darker clothes, and then there are other people who always wear the trendy and in style clothes. Sometimes you get jealous and say mean things because either you wished you looked like them or you want the things they have. But we were all created differently.

F 1: You have to like yourself first for anyone else to like you. Relating to ‘Beauty is only skin deep’ means that people only look at what’s inside that counts.

F 2: People judge people. You look around and think by the clothes or hairstyle this girl wears that she can either not afford them or chooses to be that way. So you think she is poor. Doesn’t she deserve your attention too? I think that beauty is overrated.

F 1: People need to look at your mind, your intelligence. Being pretty is not all it’s cracked up to be. Since being pretty has got me a lot of compliments, it also brings in the bad sides of beauty.

F 2: Beauty is all about what is on a person’s insides. Inside beauty consists of the person’s love for themselves, their love for others, and finally their personality. These characteristics help shape a beautiful person. Being beautiful means knowing that you are beautiful. Not allowing others to put you down by making you think or feel that you are not beautiful. A beautiful person, in my eyes, loves the person that they are and will be. They accept who they are no matter what others say or do. They value their life and cherish each breath taken. A beautiful person does not try to change because of what others think or say. Beauty requires having self-respect. Displaying self-respect shows that you love yourself and carry yourselves in a respectable manner. Beautiful people think, say, and do positive things and try to stay away from negativity.

F 1: Being able to love others is also another way of displaying beauty. Showing generosity to others, even to those that mistreat you is a beautiful thing. Showing love to others takes courage and sometimes strength when the person is not treating you how you should be treated. Being kind hearted and helping others who are less fortunate than you, shows your beauty as well. It means beauty is beyond skin, it’s in the soul. Social psychology tells us that beauty in fact is not only skin deep. That is, that beautiful people actually are nicer and friendlier. But people who experience little adversity often develop into amazingly uncharitable and self-centred individuals.

Ans. There are so many nice places on the earth. They are scattered across the country. Every place has its own distinct features. Some places have scenic beauty in abundance while many are famous for their architectural wonders. In addition, every person has different tastes, choices and likings. Several people enjoy the sight of scenic beauty; some are attracted towards places of historical and archaeological interests. A few may be interested in visiting places of religious importance.

I have visited so many places of historical and tourist interest. But the visit which has a lasting impression on my mind is the visit to Kashmir. It is the most beautiful place I have ever seen. It is said to be the heaven on earth. It has the accolade of being “The Switzerland of India”. I was wonder-struck to see the ravishing beauty of Kashmir. With snow-clad mountains, tall-trees of Chinar, lush green plains and valleys, Kashmir is one of the most bewitching places on earth. It has been a great attraction for the tourists all across the country and abroad as well.

Kashmir is located in the Himalayan region. It is widely famous for its rich flora and fauna. The place holds great importance for the tourists who want to visit religious places. Kashmir is the home of deities and bounties. Kashmir has historical monuments, picturesque spots, enchanting landscapes and green forests in abundance. Some rare species of wild animals are found in the high altitude of Kashmir. Kashmir has been the abode of saints and sages. It is the land of gods and goddesses. Its serpentine rivers, huge calm lakes, mighty waterfalls, long lines of cypress trees are some of the delightful attractions for the tourists.

Wild strawberries are grown all over the Kashmir. Varieties of flowers add to the beauty of Kashmir. It is one of the best natural spots of India. Its exquisite scenery, superb sights, green fields combine to add to the grandeur of this God-gifted paradise on earth. Apart from the scenic beauty, the Shalimar and Nishaat Bagh, have great historical importance. They were built by Mughal King Jehangir.

The Chashme Shahi is known for its medicinal values. The Tattapani or the Sulphur lake water is believed to cure different types of skin diseases. Gulmarg and Sonmarg are the trekker’s trails. Chandanwari, Verinag, Anantnag and Nagin Lake are worth seeing places. The scene of Dal Lake with houseboats and their reflections in still waters of the lake present an impressive sight. The cave of Amarnath where the temple of Lord Shiva is located is a marvellous place for the religious tourists. Situated at a height of 15,000 ft., it is crowded during the month of September-October. Besides, there are shrines of historical and religious interest. Every year thousands of pilgrims visit these places from all across the country.

Kashmir is abundantly endowed with some of the best hill stations in India. They are Gulmarg, Sonmarg, Pahalgam and Khilanmarg. Apart from having great scenic attraction, these places are good health resorts. Khilanmarg is the best place where tree-line ends in Kashmir.

All these and many more like its cultural hues, narrow ravines and gorges as well as hills and dales make it a heavenly abode on earth. Indeed, the beauty of Kashmir is enchanting.

The feeling still lingers onto me as if it was only yesterday. May be John Keats was right when he said “A thing of beauty is a joy forever”.