A Psalm of Life (Q & A)
A Psalm of Life by H.W. Longfellow (CHSE Odisha Class 12) students. @BKEnglishclasses Q1. What does the poet mean by “Life is real! Life is earnest”? ЁЯСЙ The poet means life is not a dream or play. It is serious and real. We should live it with purpose, not waste it in laziness. Q2. What should not be our goal, according to the poet? ЁЯСЙ Our goal should not be just enjoyment or sorrow. Life is not meant only for pleasure or pain, but for action and doing good deeds. Q3. How does the poet view death? ЁЯСЙ The poet says death is not the final end. The soul is immortal. Life continues beyond death, so we must live meaningfully before it comes. Q4. What is meant by “Dust thou art, to dust returnest”? ЁЯСЙ It means our body will return to dust after death. But the poet reminds us the soul does not die, so we must live with purpose. Q5. What does the poet say about the present? ЁЯСЙ The poet says we should act in the present time. Neither regret the past ...