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Step-by-step answers for all textbook questions in this chapter
Quick Summary
The poem teaches that people everywhere share the same earth, air, emotions, labour, and human needs. It rejects hatred, war, and division.
Central Idea
No person is truly foreign because all humans share common life. The poem calls for peace, unity, and respect.
Appreciation Points
- Theme: Universal brotherhood.
- Tone: Peaceful and persuasive.
- Message: Avoid hatred and war.
- Device: Repetition strengthens the idea of unity.
Important Questions
Short Answers
- Why does the poet say no men are foreign?
- What do all people share?
- How does war harm humanity?
- What message does the poem give?
Appreciation Answer
Include:
1. Common humanity. 2. Shared earth and needs. 3. Anti-war message. 4. Peace and brotherhood. 5. Poetic device if asked.
Common Mistakes
- Writing only about nationality.
- Missing the anti-war message.
- Not explaining common humanity.
- Forgetting appreciation format.
Revision Checklist
- Central idea memorised
- Peace message revised
- Appreciation format practised
- Key lines understood
- Theme written clearly
Frequently Asked Questions
The poem says all human beings are the same and war against others is war against ourselves.