The Second Coming

by W.B. Yeats

1. What does ‘gyre’ mean in Yeats’ poem ‘The Second Coming’? [NU 2015]

Ans: Gyre is a circular or spiral motion or form. Yeats conceptualized history as a series of interpenetrating gyres.

2. What does “The Second Coming” refer to? [NU 2013]

Ans: “The Second Coming” is a concept in Christianity regarding a future return of Jesus to Earth after his "first coming" and ascension to heaven about two thousand years ago.

3. What does falcon symbolize in the poem ‘The Second Coming’? [NU 2016]

Ans: In The Second Coming the falcon symbolizes Christians.

4. What does Neon stand for in the poem “The Second Coming”? [NU 2014]

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5. What does the title ‘The Second Coming’ signify? [NU 2016]

Ans: The title “The Second Coming” signifies the future return of Jesus Christ to Earth.

6. What is the significance of 'gyre’ in the poem ‘The Second Coming? [NU 2017]

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7. How does the monstrous idea in the poem “The Second Coming” look like?

Ans: In the poem “The Second Coming” the monstrous idea looks like a rough beast, a shape with lion body and the head of a man.

8. What is gyre?

Ans: Gyre is a circular or spiral motion or form. Yeats conceptualized history as a series of interpenetrating gyres.

9. What is meant by "The Second Coming"?

Ans: “The Second Coming” is a concept in Christianity regarding a future return of Jesus to Earth after his "first coming" and ascension to heaven about two thousand years ago.

10. What is second coming?

Ans: The second coming is a concept in Christianity regarding a future return of Jesus to Earth after his "first coming" and ascension to heaven about two thousand years ago.

11. What is the theme of the poem "The Second Coming"?

Ans: The main theme of the poem "The Second Coming" is the replacement of Christianity with a new mystical spiritualism.

12. Why does Yeats use a gyre as his conception of time?

Ans: Yeats uses a gyre as his conception of time to mean the alternation between two historical cycles: one characterized by order and growth, the other by chaos and decay.

13. What is "Spiritus Mundi"? [NU 2017]

Ans: 'The Spiritus Mundi', according to Yeats, is the storehouse of images which reappear endlessly in myths and legends.

14. Why, according to Yeats, do fine women always eat crazy salad in their meat?

Ans: According to Yeats, fine women always eat crazy salad with their meat to make “Horn of Plenty” undone.

15. What is the "hermit–thrush"?

Ans: The "hermit–thrush" is a small migratory North American bird which is noted for its melodious song.

16. What does Yeats pray for his daughter?

Ans: Yeats prays for his daughter that instead of growing up to be a very beautiful woman, his daughter should be blessed with the attributes of a virtuous and great soul. She should be well-mannered and full of humility rather than being strongly opinionated.

17. What is the Holy Grail?

Ans: Holy Grail is the cup used by Jesus at the Last Supper and in it Joseph of Arimathea received Christ's blood at the Cross.

18. Which extremist party did W B Yeats join?

Ans: W B Yeats joined the extremist party named Irish Republican Brotherhood.

19. Who was Lazarus'?

Ans: Lazarus was a close friend to Jesus Christ. They were so close that Jesus raised him from the dead.

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