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1st Ten Poems
1st Ten Poems
Intermediate part I
Poems
By:
Prof. Aqeel Ahmad
Poem No 7 "Times"
1. What does the title signify? What is the theme/main idea of the poem? OR What is the
message given by the poem?
It shows the importance of time and fate in man’s life. Nothing (death, life, happiness, sorrow,
gain, loss, making, breaking, etc.) can happen before or after its destined time. We should enjoy
our life to its fullest by making suitable use of time. Moreover man should be humble before
God.
2. From where has the poem Times been taken? OR What is Ecclesiastes?
The poem ‘times’ is the part of Hebrew bible named Ecclesiastes. It is called the book of wisdom
and attributed to Solomon. It is about human vanity and its role in man’s life.
3. Describe the importance of the time to sow seeds and cut?
This world is a test of man and he has been given a chance of limited life to sow seeds of good
deeds and harvest their reward in life hereafter.
Poem No 8 "Ozymandias"
1. Who tells about the statue of Ozymandias? OR What did the traveler see in the desert?
What was the condition of the statute?
A traveler found the statue of the king, Ozymandias in a desert. He had come from an ancient
land. He told the condition of the statue of the king. The statue was broken with two legs
standing in the desert. The upper part with shattered face was buried in the sand nearby.
2. What did the features of the statute reflect?
The statue had cold command and wrinkled lips. The feelings of pride, anger, mercilessness and
cold command had been imprinted on the statue.
3. Why does the traveler appreciate the statue?
The traveler appreciates the art of sculptor. He has portrayed the feelings of hatred, pride and
self-obsession of Ozymandias excellently.
4. Who was Ozymandias?
Ozymandias was an Egyptian pharaoh and his name was king Ramses II. The Greeks called him
“Ozymandias. He was proud and conceited. He claimed himself the king of kings.