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English Core · 2025 · 5 marks
CBSE 2025 · Region 1 · Set 2 · Q12
'Nature is the best companion to man.' In the light of above quote, analyse the themes of 'A Thing of Beauty' and 'Keeping Quiet'.
'Nature is the best companion to man.' In the light of above quote, analyse the themes of 'A Thing of Beauty' and 'Keeping Quiet'.
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A Thing of Beauty
nature offers comfort to man in all aspects
teaches man life- lessons
helps him lead a happy and peaceful life
gives physical, mental and emotional comfort and well being
mitigates the impact of negativity from man's life
provides inspiration and strength to face struggles of life
Keeping Quiet
the poet advocates that nature should be looked upon as a teacher
Earth as a symbol of nature teaches us to regenerate and rejuvenate after a period of silence/introspection/stillness
it also teaches us to gather strength from within
taking a break is not the end, it is to come back with new vitality
Earth teaches us to inculcate self- restraint and patience
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CBSE Class 12 English Core past-paper question from the 2025board exam, with the answer as CBSE’s own marking scheme gives it. Where our answers come from.