๐ Poem: "A Photograph"
๐ Poet: Shirley Toulson
๐ CBSE Class 11 English | Hornbill | Full Explanation & Analysis
Welcome to your CBSE Class 11 English learning space! ๐โจ In this video, we take a deep dive into the poem "A Photograph" by Shirley Toulson, which beautifully explores the themes of nostalgia, loss, and the passage of time. โณ๐ญ
๐ About the Poem:
The poem revolves around an old photograph that captures a moment from the poetโs motherโs childhood. It shows her as a young girl, enjoying a carefree day at the beach with her cousins. The poet reflects on how time has passedโthe little girl in the photograph grew up, lived her life, and is now gone. The poem highlights how photographs preserve moments, yet they also remind us of the fleeting nature of life.
๐น Key Themes & Meanings:
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The Power of Memories: How photographs freeze time and evoke emotions.
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Inevitability of Time: Everything changes, and loss is a part of life.
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Love & Grief: The poet's deep emotional connection with her mother.
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Silence of Death: The final lines convey an overwhelming sense of loss.
๐ What Youโll Learn in This Video:
โ๏ธ Detailed explanation with line-by-line analysis ๐
โ๏ธ Poetic devices & literary techniques ๐ญ
โ๏ธ Summary & deeper meaning of the poem ๐
โ๏ธ Important questions & exam tips ๐ฏ
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