Beehive (Poem): A Slumber Did My Spirit Seal · Class 9 · CBSE English
What does the phrase 'A slumber did my spirit seal' mean in the context of the poem?
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What does the phrase 'A slumber did my spirit seal' mean in the context of the poem?
- A.The poet was sleeping peacefully at night.
- B.The poet was unaware of the harsh realities of death, living in a human illusion.Correct answer
- C.The poet lost his physical eyesight permanently.
- D.The poet was suffering from a severe physical illness.
Solution
The slumber represents a state of ignorance or emotional numbness where the poet did not realize that death could touch his loved one.
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