4.1 Background of Drama (XI)

 

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2.3 There is Another Sky - Emily Dickinson

There is Another Sky

Emily Dickinson

There is another sky,

There is another sky,

Ever serene and fair,

And there is another sunshine,

Though it be darkness there;

Never mind faded forests, Austin,

Never mind silent fields -

Here is a little forest,

Whose leaf is ever green;

Here is a brighter garden,

Where not a frost has been;

In its unfading flowers

I hear the bright bee hum:

Prithee, my brother,

Into my garden come!

 

Hard Words/Phrases/Idioms of The Poem

Serene - Peaceful, Calm

Austin - Emily’s Younger Brother

Frost - When temperature is below 0 degree C

                        a thin layer of ice forms on the ground. and other surfaces.                      

Unfading - Bright, Colorful 

Prithee - Nick name of her brother, Austin

Another Sky Meaning - Means another type of                                                 atmosphere or conditions different from some other places.

The poet addressing the poem to -  to her younger brother Austin

Different Garden - the poet says the garden ‘here’ 

                                         is brighter. the flowers, which

                                        get damaged in Frost have not

                                        been touched, they are bright

                                        in the garden ‘here’.

                                         This Garden is her Garden.

 

Poetic Devices

1.  Metaphor

1.  there is another Sky.

Explanation-  here in the title line of the poem, poet indicates that this is a new world

  with a bunch of promising expectations

2. Onomatopoeia

1.  I hear the bright bee hum

Explanation -  the word ‘hum’  shows the sound.

3.  Hyperbole

1.  whose leaf is evergreen.

Explanation - an obvious exaggerated  line. 

                         actually there is no live in nature

                         which stands green forever

2. In its unfading flowers.

Explanation -  and obvious over statement.

                                 every Flower fades by time.

4.  Alliteration  

1. nevermind faded forests, Austin,

Explanation -  the sound of the letter ‘f’  is repeated

                               to create musical effect.

2.  I hear the bright bee hum

Explanation -  the sound of the letter ‘b’  is repeated

                             to create musical effect.

5. Repetition

1. Nevermind faded forests, Austin,

    Never mind silent fields

Explanation -  the words ‘ never mind’  are repeated

                             for musical effect.

(Find other examples of poetic devices from the poem, ‘ there is another Sky’.)

Appreciation of Poem 

 

1. Title -  the title of the poem itself is a metaphor. Here it is shown that there is a new world with a bunch of promising expectations. the depressed person should look for it.

2. About the poem and poet -  the poem ‘ there is another Sky’ is written by Emily Dickinson.it is an inspirational poem with a message of never say die.

3. Theme -  it is a motivational poem. It is the encouragement of the poetess to her brother who is depressed.

4. Gust of the poem -  poetess Emily Dickinson suggests  Austin that there is another Sky means a world. it is bright and calm.  He should not worry about adverse conditions of his life. He should remain optimistic and find the way to lead a happy and colorful life.

5. Language -  the language of the poem is simple, lucid  and illustrative with effective use of poetic devices.

6. Tone of the poem -  poem has an encouraging, inspiring, suggestive, hopeful and warm tone. things are explained using simple examples. The poem has a touch of letter. It realises us about the love and affection between poetess and her brother.

7. Special features - the special features of the poem Are love and care of sister  for brother and optimistic end.

8.  Message of the poem -  The poem gives a message that life is full of challenges. one can tackle the challenges with a positive attitude.

9. My opinion about the poem-  I consider this is one of the best poems written by Emily Dickinson. it gives a new outlook to deal with the adverse conditions of life.  is enriched with a lot of suggestions and new ideas which help us to overcome the depressed conditions. It is a need of today's time. 

Extract 1

Q. Read the extract and do the activities given below:

A1 ) Global understanding

 complete the web giving the sad and gloomy aspects of life mentioned in the first part of the poem.

A2. Interpretation

 The poem expresses the feeling of serenity. pick out the expressions from the poem that expresses the same.

A3) Personal Response

State poet’s emotions towards her younger brother in four lines.

A4) Poetic device

Whose leaf is ever green.

(Identify and explain the figure of speech in the given line. give one more example from the poem)

A5)  Poetic Creativity

Two lines are given. Compose two poetic lines. Add two of your own.

‘A brother just like you’

I just want to let you know

you mean the world to me

Extract 2

Q. Read the extract and do the activities given below:

A1 ) True/ false

state if the following sentences are true or false make corrections in the false sentence.

I. the sky means different situation and different atmosphere

II. The poet address the poem to her younger brother Austin 

A2. Interpretation

Why did the poet write  a letter to her brother?

A3) Personal Response

 Imagine your brother/ sister is not paying attention to her/ his studies and ac in wasting time. suggest some ways that will help her/ him to concentrate on her/ his studies and overcome the weaknesses.

A4) Poetic Device

Poet has described two different shades of human feelings.  pick out the terms or phrases that describe them. 

Nature	feelings
Faded forest
Darkness
Sunshine
Brighter Garden

A5)  Poetic Creativity

Compose a poem in four lines dedicated to your brother

(Answer key of these activities will be released soon)

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