"The Old Brown Horse" by W.F. Holmes is a poignant and emotive piece of poetry that explores themes of ageing, life's changes, and fond remembrances. The narrative centers around an aging, brown horse who spends his days observing .............
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The old brown horse looks over the fence
In a weary sort of way;
He seems to be saying to all who pass:
'Well, folks, I've had my day-
I'm simply watching the world go by,
And nobody seems to mind,
As they're dashing past in their motor-cars,
A horse who is lame and half-blind.'
Name the poem and the poet.
How does the horse look?
Why is the horse no longer used for riding? Give at least two reasons?
What is the horse doing?
The old brown horse looks over the fence
In a weary sort of way;
He seems to be saying to all who pass:
'Well, folks, I've had my day-
I'm simply watching the world go by,
And nobody seems to mind,
As they're dashing past in their motor-cars,
A horse who is lame and half-blind.'
Name the poem and the poet.
How does the horse look?
Why is the horse no longer used for riding? Give at least two reasons?
What is the horse doing?
1. The poem is "The Old Brown Horse", the poet's name is W.F. HOLMES.
2. The horse looks old, weary and seemingly lame and half-blind. He has a shaggy coat which was once trim when he was young.
3. The horse is no longer used for riding because he has aged and become lame. Additionally, his master now rides in a motor-car replacing the need of the horse.
4. The horse is observing the world go by and seems to be reminiscing about his past days when he used to trot with his master.
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The old brown horse has a shaggy coat,
But once he was young and trim,
And he used to trot through the woods and lanes
With the man who was fond of him.
But his master rides in a motor-car,
And it makes him feel quite sad
When he thinks of the days that used to be,
And of all the times they had.
How did the horse look different from his young days?
Why is the horse sad?
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What do we learn from the horse’s appearance and behaviour?
We learn that the horse is old, as indicated by his shaggy coat and the fact that he is lame and half-blind. His weary look and sigh suggest a sense of resignation or sadness. The way the horse looks over the fence in a weary way and watches the world go by implies that he feels left out or neglected. He takes comfort from the occasional friendly interaction, which makes him feel less alone and appreciated. Lastly, his comparison of past and present, including his nostalgia for the days when he was actively engaged with his master, reveals how he is struggling with the changes brought on by ageing and modernization.
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When does the horse feel that life is not so bad?
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Unlock now 🔓Mark these statements true (T) or false (F).
a. The old horse is pleased with life.
b. The old horse likes having visitors.
c. People who drive past are interested in the horse.
d. The horse does not like being touched.
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Unlock now 🔓‘Oh, thank you, friend, for the kindly thought
For a horse who has had his day.’
The underlined phrase means that he
a. has become tired of his life.
b. has lived through another day.
c. has now grown old.
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Unlock now 🔓Which words and expressions tell us that the poet feels deeply about the horse?
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Unlock now 🔓Back Exercises - The Old Brown Horse | New Oxford Modern English | Class 6 Literature | English
Add suitable predicates to the following to make sentences.
a. We ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. .
b. That man who is the president ……………………………………………………………………………………………. .
c. An engine ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. .
d. The woman with the glasses ………………………………………………………………………………………………… .
e. The dog without a tail ……………………………………………………………………………………………………
a. We enjoyed the concert last night.
b. That man who is the president delivers speeches at important events.
c. An engine roared to life as the car started.
d. The woman with the glasses works at the library.
e. The dog without a tail came excitedly when it saw its owner.
Underline only the main noun (or nouns) and the main verb in the following.
a. The boy walked along briskly.
b. His dog followed closely behind.
c. The long electric train crashed into the back of a goods train.
d. Santosh and Anand are playing in the garden.
e. We heard them crying.
f. The elephant has large ears.
g. Pradeep and Mala live in Delhi.
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Unlock now 🔓Make a table with four columns and six rows.
b. Put the following words and phrases in Column 1 (rows 2 – 6).
the sea the rain a river a storm a hot, sunny day
c. Put these words in Row 1 (columns 2-4).
colours sounds movement
d. When you have finished your table, think of words which could be associated with each
subject in b. above.
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Unlock now 🔓When you have filled in all the words you can think of, pick one subject and use the words to write a poem.
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About the Poet - The Old Brown Horse | New Oxford Modern English | Class 6 Literature | English
W.F. Holmes is unfortunately not a well-documented poet, thus very little is known about this author. The various works attributed to Holmes, including "The Old Brown Horse," evoke powerful imagery and are infused with sentimental emotions. Holmes' poetry often centres on everyday occurrences and simple, rustic characters to explore deeper themes of nostalgia, the passage of time, and the power of kindness. Despite the lack of available biographical information, it is clear that his works have made a lasting impression on the world of poetry.
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Themes - The Old Brown Horse | New Oxford Modern English | Class 6 Literature | English
1. Ageing and Time:
"The Old Brown Horse" subtly yet powerfully brings to the fore the theme of ageing and the passage of time. The horse, once young and vital, has become old, lame, and .....
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1. Old Brown Horse: The old brown horse symbolizes ageing and the passage of time. It represents living beings who, in their old age, have .....
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1. Imagery: W.F. Holmes uses evocative imagery to create vivid pictures in the reader's mind. Descriptions like "old brown horse," "shaggy coat," "tired old head," and "soft young hand" strengthen the reader's connection to the poem's themes.
2. Personification: The horse is given......
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Had my day – my best days are past: I am now old
The retired athlete often reminisces about the time when he "had his day" and was at the peak of his career.Mane – long hair on the head and neck of a horse
The horse's black mane flowed gracefully in the wind as it galloped through the field.Weary – tired
After a long day of .........................
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