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Click for the Questions and Answers   Introduction Kahlil Gibran is a Lebanese-American poet who brings out high philosophy of life in his simple and beautiful poetic essays. His “On Children” is a critique of the usual expectations of parents about their children. Through this poem he offers to guide parents on the essence of parenting with love much against the mundane expectations. Summary / Theme In this poem, a mother approaches the Prophet to know about his perspectives on children. He captures the attention in his shocking declaration, “Your children are not your children”. He beautifully brings up the concept of Life’s creations and its aspirations. Contrary to the accepted notion of parents making claims, the prophet says that they are just biological means and the children do not belong to them. Children live with their parents but they do not belong to them. Parents may give their love to children and they should never force their ideas on children. Children have their...

Click for Questions and Answers Introduction William Shakespeare is an English playwright and poet, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English Language and the world’s pre-eminent dramatist. He is well-known to the world through his timeless characters that are universal in their appeal. The themes that he deals with also touch human lives across the globe. Theme / Summary  The extracts from William Shakespeare’s play Romeo and Juliet express the implicit feelings of Romeo and and Juliet for each other. These verses are known for their rich imagery laced with powerful emotions. Romeo though uninvited, makes his presence at the Grand Supper hosted by Old Lord Capulet, just to meet Roseline. He finds Juliet so attractive on the dance floor that he is overwhelmed with strong emotions. Soliloquy 1  He wonders if her beauty teaches the torches to burn bright. He makes two lovely comparisons. First, Juliet’s beauty is compared to a jewel worn by an Ethiopian which is ...

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