the ghat of the only world


Short type answer the following question

Que.1 How did the writer react to shahid's mention of his approaching death?
Ans-He remained a fighter and preferred to walk rather than sitting on a wheel chair, in his last moments, he was at peace with himself and talked about meeting his mother in the life after death.

Que.2 What did shahid ask the writer to do after his death?
He spoke to the writer about it. He had a wish that after his death, whole world should know about him. So, he told the writer who was his friend to write something about him after his death.

Que.3 what reasons could amitav ghose have searched to avoid writing about shahid's death?
Ans- amitav ghosh could have searched reasons like that many other knew him much more better than him. He had become his friend recently and may wont be able to write.

Que.4 what does amitav ghosh say about shahid' voice ?
Ans- Shahid's voice was at once lyrical and very strongly disciplined. It was engaged and yet deeply inward.

Que.5 what was the impact of james merrill on shahid's poetry?
Ans- After meeting James, Shahid changed his poetic style. His poems became more formal. He started using metrical patterns and verses. He used Canzone and sestina verse forms.

Long type answer

Q.1 Trace the development of the bond of affinity between shahid and the writer.
Ans. The writer Amitav Ghosh, had known Shahid's work long before he met the man. One of their common friends put him in touch with Shahid.

Que. 2 What responsibility did shahid entrust to the author?
Ans- Shahid asked the writer to write something about him after his death. He was giving Amitav Ghosh a specific responsibility. He wanted the writer to remember him not through spoken recitatives of memory and friendship, but through the written word.

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