Class 9th Eng. Poem -9 The Snake Trying NCERT/CBSE Based Question and answer, Theme Message Literary devices

Poem-9

The Snake Trying -

W. W. E. Ross

Theme

The message that the poet wants to convey is that not all snakes are harmful. Humans have this belief that all snakes are dangerous. Also, humans have this tendency to rush to kill a snake as soon as they spot one. The author tries to tell us that such thinking is not good and is harmful to the snake.

Message

The poem conveys the message that all creatures of nature are important for maintaining the ecological balance. Even snakes that are generally regarded as ugly and dangerous should not be killed. All animals need to be treated in a kind and sympathetic manner. Snakes only attack when they sense danger to their life. Not all varieties of snakes are dangerous, so they should be left alone.

Q1. What is the snake trying to escape from?

Ans. The snake is trying to escape from the man carrying a stick to hit him.

Q2. Is it a harmful snake? What is its colour?

Ans. The snake is not harmful. It is of green colour.

Q3. The poet finds the snake beautiful. Find the words he uses to convey its beauty?

Ans. How beautiful and graceful are his shapes!

Q4. What does the poet wish for the snake?

Ans. The poet wishes that the snake can escape unhurt.

Q5. Where was the snake before anyone saw it and chased it away? Where does the snake disappear?

Ans. The snake had been lying along the sand on the bank of the pond before it was seen and chased away. Later, he disappears in the ripples among the reeds.

Short Answer Type Questions

Q6. Why does the snake curve his body suddenly?

Ans. The snake was lying comfortably on the sands on the bank of a pond. Suddenly, he notices a person trying to hit him with a stick. He curves his body to avoid being stuck by the stick the man is carrying.

Q7. How does the snake look when he curves his slender body?

Ans. The snake twists and turns his body to avoid being hit by the pursuing stick. When he does that the poet finds him very beautiful and graceful.

Q8. Where does the snake move to avoid being killed?

Ans. The snake starts moving towards the pond to escape being hit. He curves his slender body and slides away through the water among the green reeds. There, he can easily hide himself and avoid being noticed.

Q9. Does the poet approve of the person who intends to hit the snake?

Ans. No, the poet does not approve of the person who intends to hit the snake with his stick. He does not find any reason why a person should kill a harmless, non poisonous, beautiful and graceful snake. He wants the snake to be left alone.

Q10. What does the poet request to the person chasing the snake?

Ans. The poet requests the person chasing the snake with a stick to spare the snake's life. He wants the person to let the snake slide away through the water among the reeds where he may camouflage and protect himself from predators.

Q11. Why does the poet want the snake to be spared?

Ans. The poet wants the snake to be spared because, being non-poisonous, he is not dangerous to anyone. He is so harmless that he cannot harm even a young child. It is not a threat to any human.

Q12. Where does the snake hide himself and how?

Ans. The snake hides himself among the green reeds growing on the other side of the pond. He merges his thin and green body with the background of the slim and green reeds. This disguise helps him escape the person who is trying to kill him.

Q13. What is the poet's attitude towards all living creatures?

Ans. The poet has a caring and sensitive attitude towards all living beings. He understands the fact that the diversity of the creatures should be preserved to maintain the ecological balance. Moreover, he believes that wild creatures, if they are non- poisonous, should be left alone.

Q14. Describe the natural beauty of the snake. Is the poet fascinated by it?

Ans. The snake described in the poem is small and of green colour. He glides in a graceful and beautiful manner. The harmless, graceful and beautiful snake fascinates the poet.

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