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Stars Speak To Man
Summary:
In "Stars Speak To Man," The Poet Abdul
Ahad Azad Discusses The Callousness And Avarice Of A Man Who, Despite Being The
Crown Of Creation, Chose The Path Of Destruction And Discredited The Entire
Human Race. He Traded In Religion And Faith, Amassing The World's Wealth For
Himself And Causing Chaos In The Name Of Religion And Patriotism. The Poet
Questions Who Puts Double Standards In A Man's Heart, As He Cares Neither For
Religion Nor Faith. The Poet Questions How A Man Can Expect To Move Forward In
Life By Following Outdated Methods And How His Restlessness And Fantasies Can
Lead To His Downfall. The Poet Urges The Man To Wake Up And Come Out Of The
World Of Fantasies, As His Friends Are Heartbroken And Defected Due To His
Callous Attitude. The Poem Highlights The Height Of Man's Callousness, As Seen
In His Actions In His Garden And His Destructive Actions On Earth.
1) What Do The Stars Say To Man In The First Two
Lines?
Ans. They Assert That While Man Has The
Capacity For Moral Decision-Making From Birth, His Insensitivity Led Him To
Choose The Path Of Fire, Dishonouring The Whole Human Race.
2) Nature Had Fashioned You To Apportion
Love And Affection But You Took To Buying And Selling Religion And Faith
Instead. Explain These Lines.
Ans. The Man Traded In Religion And Faith,
Giving Up His Conscience, Even Though He Was Made To Give And Receive Love And
Affection.
3) Why Is Man Described As A
Serpent?
Ans. A Man Is Compared To A Serpent Because
He Accumulates Money Entirely For Himself And Stops Others From Gaining Access
To It.
4) “That Which You Call Awakening Is A
Stupefying Hangover”. Why?
Ans. Because Man Caused Disaster In The Name
Of Religion And Patriotism—Which, The Stars Say, Is Simply Intoxication.
5) Do You Think The Poem Is A Wake-Up
Call? Explain.
Ans. Yes, It Is A Wake-Up Call Because It
Exposes The Insensitivity And Carelessness Of A Man Who Has Caused Destruction
On A Normally Beautiful Planet (Earth).
Language Work 1. Fill In The Blanks To Make A
Meaningful Summary Of The Poem.
The Poem Is Addressed To Man. The
Poet Tells Man That He Was The Light Of Reason But He Put
Humanity
To Disgrace. Nature Had Provided
Him With Treasures Of Bounties To Share Them Equitably But
He Sat
Serpent-Like On Them. His Heart
Is Restlessly Vibrating And His Vision Clouded By
Fantasies. In His Own
Garden He Cut The Roots While
Watering Twigs And Leaves . He Has Ransacked And Ravaged His
Own Home.
2. Use The Following Phrases In Your Own
Sentences.
Choose To Be: We Get To Decide Who We
Want To Be.
Take To: When He Was Very Young, He Started
Smoking.
Throw Open: The Road Was Thrown Open For The
Public But Not After10pm .
Pose To Be: He Posed To Be A Threat If Not
Controlled Yet.
Fall Into: This Immoral Behaviour Has Fallen
Contemporary Man Into An Abysmal Place.
Tear Apart: In An Attempt To Tear Apart The
Offender, The Cops Broke Apart The Structure.
Let’s Write
What Are The Duties We Must Do To Save
Humanity From Disgrace? Write In A Paragraph.
Saving Humanity From Disgrace Is A Monumental Task
That Requires Collective Efforts. Some Key Duties To Consider Include:
1. Promoting Equality And Justice: It's Crucial To
Actively Work Towards Creating A World Where Everyone Is Treated Fairly And Has
Access To Opportunities, Regardless Of Their Background.
2. Protecting The Environment: Taking Measures To
Address Climate Change, Protect Natural Resources, And Promote Sustainable
Living Can Help Safeguard The Planet For Future Generations.
3. Fostering Empathy And Understanding: Encouraging
Empathy And Understanding Between Individuals And Communities Can Help Bridge
Divides And Promote Peace.
4. Advancing Education And Knowledge: Supporting
Educational Initiatives And Promoting Access To Knowledge Can Empower
Individuals To Make Informed Decisions And Contribute Positively To Society.
5. Promoting Ethical And Responsible Leadership:
Holding Leaders And Institutions Accountable For Their Actions, And Promoting
Ethical Governance And Policies, Is Crucial For Creating A Fair And Just
Society.
6. Supporting Humanitarian Causes: Contributing To
Humanitarian Efforts, Advocating For Those In Need, And Working Towards
Alleviating Poverty And Inequality Can Make A Significant Impact On Improving
The Lives Of Others.
These Duties, Among Many Others, Can Help Steer
Humanity Away From Disgrace And Towards A More Inclusive, Sustainable, And
Enlightened Future.
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