English Summary - ABC

What can lambkins do All the keen night through? Nestle by their woolly mother, The careful ewe. What can nestlings do In the nightly dew? Sleep beneath their mother's wing Till day breaks anew. If infield or tree There might only be Such a warm, soft sleeping-place Found for me. Summary: In the poem, Christina Rossetti compares herself with little animals and birds during a cold night. She observes that lambs can stay safe and warm by nestling close to their mother, the ewe, while young birds (nestlings) sleep safely under their mother's wings until morning comes. Seeing this, the poet wishes that she too could find such a warm, soft, and protective place to rest during the chill of night.  Exercises A. Questions 1. Is the title of the poem a good one? Answer: Yes. The title 'A Chill' is appropriate because the poem talks about cold nights and the poet's wish for warmth and comfort. It reflects both the physical cold and the feeling of wanting care and protection....

Summary: In the Jamaican countryside, a lonely girl named Sue lives with her mother. One day, Sue asks to visit a nearby boy to play. Her mother allows it but warns her to return before dark, saying she'll be 'afraid' otherwise. Sue doesn't understand what 'afraid' means. Ignoring her mother's warning, she repeatedly comes home late after playing, claiming she is not afraid. Her mother, determined to teach her a lesson, disguises herself as a ghost using a white sheet to scare Sue. A monkey, known for mimicking humans, copies her by wearing a towel. When Sue sees both figures, she believes they are 'Fraids.' Ironically, her mother ends up being the one frightened by the monkey, and Sue remains fearless, never truly learning what 'afraid' means. Exercises A. Questions 1. Why did Sue want to go down the road? Answer: Sue wanted to go down the road because she was lonely and had no one to play with. She wanted to play with the little boy who li...