Tithonus
by Alfred Lord Tennyson
1. How was Tithonus as described by him in his youth?
Ans: Tithonus, as described by him, was gloriously beautiful in his youth. His beauty made Aurora fall in love with him.
2. What type of poem is “Tithonus”?
Ans: “Tithonus” is a dramatic monologue.
3. Who is the speaker of the poem “Tithonus”?
Ans: The speaker of the poem “Tithonus” is Tithonus who is the son of King Laomedon by Strymo.
4. Who is Tithonus?
Ans: Tithonus is the lover of Aurora, the goddess of the dawn, and the son of King Laomedon by Strymo.
5. What does swan symbolize?
Ans: Swan usually symbolizes purity. In 'Tithonus' by Alfred Tennyson it symbolizes mortality that completes the natural cycle of life.
6. To whom did Tithonus ask for immortality?
Ans: Tithonus asked Aurora for immortality.
7. How did Aurora grant immortality to Tithonus?
Ans: Aurora granted immortality to Tithonus with a smile, like wealthy men, who do not care how they give.
8. How did Tithonus become immortal? [NU 2016]
Ans: Tithonus became immortal by asking Aurora, the goddess of dawn, to grant him the gift of immortality.
9. What does Tithonus urge Aurora?
Ans: Tithonus urges Aurora to take her gift of immortality back and let him go to the ground to die.
10. Who, according to Tithonus, is a happy man?
Ans: According to Tithonus, a man having the power to die is a happy man.
If the answer was a bit long it would be good !!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment. These are for 1 marks only. You need not make it long rather accurate.
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