THE LABURNUM TOP || IMPORTANT ANSWERS
THE LABURNUM TOP BY TED HUGHES CLASS - XI (HORNBILL) IMPORTANT QUESTIONS & ANSWERS --------------------------------------------- 1. What do you notice about the beginning and the ending of the poem? Answer: At the beginning of the poem, the tree is calm and silent, while in the end, it is left motionless and empty. 2. To what is the bird’s movement compared? What is the basis for the comparison? Answer: The movement of the goldfinch is compared to that of a lizard. This comparison is based on the lizard’s quick, sleek, and alert actions. Similar movements can be seen when the goldfinch lands on the laburnum tree. 3. Why is the image of the engine evoked by the poet? Answer: The little goldfinch takes care of its family by providing them with food, ensuring the survival of the next generation. This act of feeding reminds the poet of an engine, which in the same way supplies energy to a machine to keep it functioning. 4. What Doe...