Are You Still Playing Flute ?

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Which lines in stanza 1 tell you that the flautist plays the flute beautifully? “Uncovered by ………….depth of my heart” 2 In the second stanza, what does the word deserted mean? Empty / abandoned / neglected / vacant 3 In the second stanza, why are the rice fields deserted? The farmers have left the fields for the city / better income jobs away from the village. 4 In your own words, explain the meaning of the last stanza. The persona is feeling anxious because there are political and economical problems in her city and she feels the world is changing for the worst. 5 From stanza 1, what does the persona want to hear? The flautist’s song / flute music. / The flautist playing his flute. 6 In stanza 2, what does the word here refer to? The city / town / persona’s place 7 In stanza 3, why does the persona feel guilty for thinking about her beloved? She feels guilty because at present people around her are suffering. 8 Suggest two things you would do to stop the world from bleeding. Spread the message of peace, tolerance and living in harmony Learn to appreciate what life has offered and be happy with it. 9 How is the rice field? Sick / unhealthy / infertile / neglected 10 State two activities that ‘I’ consider luxuries. i. Spend time watching the rain / gazing at the evening rays ii. Collecting dew drops/ Enjoying the fragrance of flowers 11 Why do you the persona’s conscience is disturbed? Give reasons for your answer. Thinking of the flautist while feeling worried about the troubled with the situation around her. 12 What musical
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