Blind Men and the Elephant
Word meanings:
1.
approached- came near to
2.
bawl- to cry or shout loudly
3.
deny- refuse to accept
4.
disputed- engaged in an argument
5.
eager- keen or ardent in desire or feeling
6.
grope- to feel with hands as if you are blind
7.
inclined- to lean or bend
8.
observation- an act of noticing
9.
resemble- to be similar to
10.
spear- a long weapon used for thrusting or throwing
11.
stiff- rigid, firm
12.
sturdy- strong
13.
squirming- moving with wriggling motion
14.satisfy:
meet the expectations, needs or desires
15.broad:
large, wide
16.
tusk: a long pointed tooth
17.
‘tis : short form of ‘it is’
18.
wonder: desire to know something;feel curious
19.
approached: speak to (someone) for the first time about a proposal or request
20.
spake: another past tense of speak
21.
beast: an animal, especially a large or dangerous four-footed one
22.
quoth: said
23.
e’en: even
24.
marvel: a wonderful or astonishing person or thing
25.
scope: range, reach, capacity
26.
exceed: go beyond, go over, go above
Answer the following:
1.
What were the six men inclined towards?
Ans:
The six men were inclined towards learning.
2.
Why did the six men go to see the elephant?
Ans: The six men went to see the elephant so that by observation
they might satisfy their mind as to how the elephant looked.
3.
What was the problem with all the six men?
Ans:
The problem with all the six men was that, all of them were blind.
4.
How did the first person describe the elephant?
Ans. The first man touched the broad and sturdy side of the
elephant and described that the elephant was like a wall.
5.
How did the second person describe the elephant’s tusk?
Ans.
The second person described the elephant’s tusk
as round, smooth and sharp- like a spear.
6.
Which part of the elephant did the third person
observe?
Ans.
The third person observed the squirming trunk of the elephant with his hands.
7. All the six men observed the elephant and each
had their own views about it. What did they do at the end?
Ans. Each person stuck to his opinion about the elephant and they
argued and disputed with each other for a long time.
HW
·
Write down good comparisons(similes) done in the
poem.
Ans- a) The elephant is like a _______.
b) The
elephant is like a _______.
c) The
elephant is like a ______.
d) The
elephant is like a ______.
e) The
elephant is like a ______.
f) The
elephant is like a ______.
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