"The Village Schoolmaster" is a poem written by Oliver Goldsmith. The poem is a nostalgic tribute to the village schoolmaster who taught Goldsmith in his childhood. It portrays the schoolmaster as a strict but kind and knowledgeable man who was committed to teaching his ......................................
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Beside yon straggling fence that skirts the way,
With blossomed furze unprofitably gay,
There, in his noisy mansion, skilled to rule,
The village master taught his little school;
With blossomed furze unprofitably gay,
There, in his noisy mansion, skilled to rule,
The village master taught his little school;
a. Name the poem and the poet.
b. How was the boundary of the school?
c. What has been called the noisy mansion?
d. What was gay and why? e. What did he rule?
a. The poem is "The Village Schoolmaster" and the poet is Oliver Goldsmith.
b. The boundary of the school was marked by a straggling fence.
c. The noisy mansion refers to the small village school where the schoolmaster taught.
d. The blossomed furze was described as gay, meaning bright and cheerful. It was considered gay due to its visually pleasing appearance, but it was called unprofitable because it had no practical use or economic value for the villagers.
e. The schoolmaster ruled over his little school, exercising authority and control in the classroom and maintaining discipline among the students.
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Full well they laughed, with counterfeited glee,
At all his jokes, for many a joke had he;
Full well the busy whisper, circling round,
Conveyed the dismal tidings when he frowned;
a. Why did they laugh with counterfeited glee?
b. What does it mean βfor many a joke had heβ
c. What happened when the teacher was sad?
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The schoolmaster is conducting his lessons in β¦β¦β¦β¦β¦β¦.
i. a classroom in a city
ii. in a room in his home in a village
iii. out in the open
iv. a village school
iv. a village school
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The main focus of the poem is β¦β¦β¦β¦β¦β¦
i. the teacher
ii. the lessons being taught
iii. the behaviour of the students
iv. the villagers
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i. a regular rhythm and a definite structure
ii. a loose structure and an irregular rhythm
iii. noticeable rhythm or structure
iv. a definite structure but an irregular rhythm
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Unlock now πWhere would the schoolmaster conduct his lessons? Describe the surroundings in which his school lay.
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Unlock now πThe schoolmaster is described in stanza two as severe and stern. Yet, in stanza four, he is described as kind. How does the poet justify this apparent contradiction in the character of the schoolmaster? (Check the fourth stanza) Is there any other evidence that he is not always severe and stern?
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Unlock now πThe schoolmaster was able to conceal his emotions and feelings from his students. Is this statement true or false? Quote relevant lines from the poem to justify your choice and explain your point of view clearly.
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Unlock now π....they laughβd with counterfeited glee, At all his Jokes .....
a. What does the poem mean by counterfeited glee?
b. Why was their glee βcounterfeitedβ?
c. What does this tell you about (i) the students and (ii) the schoolmaster?
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Unlock now πWhile words of learned length and thundβring sound
Amazed the gazing rustics rangβd around;
And still they gazβd and still the wonder grew,
That one small head could carry all he knew.
a. To the villagers, the village schoolmaster was a man of many talents. To which one of his talents is reference being made in the first line of the extract? What was special about the words he used?
b. What other skills or abilities of the schoolmaster are described in the poem from which the extract has been taken?
c. Select the word (or words) from the brackets which could be used to complete the sentence given below: The attitude of the villagers towards the schoolteacher was one of ____________ . (fear; love; awe; amazement; respect; indifference; anger; scorn; cynicism) Would you share the villagersβ impression of the schoolmaster?
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Unlock now πComplete the sentence given below by choosing an appropriate conclusion from the list given in brackets. Explain your choice, referring to details in the poem to justify your point of view. The poet describes the village schoolmaster ____________. (in a humorous and somewhat ironic way; gently and affectionately; in a harshly critical manner; in an angry tone; as if he wants to mock or make fun of him)
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Unlock now πWith blossomβd furze unprofitably gay. Why is the furze (a kind of wildflower) described as being unprofitably gay?
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Unlock now πWell had the boding tremblers....
i. Who were tremblers? Why did they tremble?
ii. Explain the word boding here.
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Unlock now πLocate words in the poem which mean the same as the following. i. laid out in an irregular way; not straight ii. path iii. cheerful iv. a student who stays away from school without a proper reason v. misfortunes or calamities vi. insincere, not genuine vii. news of information viii. foretell or predict ix. defeated x. villagers
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Unlock now πThe portrait of the teacher in the poem you have just read is that of a simple educator who lived and taught in a small village in 18th century England. Do you think he served a useful purpose in the community in which he lived?
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Unlock now πWhat are the skills a modern teacher must possess in order to be effective in a 21st-century educational environment? Make a list of these attributes and compare them with lists compiled by your classmates.
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Oliver Goldsmith (1730-1774) was an Irish writer, poet, and physician. He is best known for his novel, The Vicar of Wakefield, and his plays, She Stoops to Conquer, and The Good-Natur'd Man. Goldsmith was a prominent figure in the literary circles of 18th-century London and was associated with other well-known writers such as Samuel Johnson and Joshua Reynolds.
Goldsmith's works often reflected his concern for social injustice and the plight of the poor. His poetry and prose were marked by a clear and simple style, as well as a sense of humour and irony. He was also an accomplished essayist and journalist, contributing to various publications, including The Bee and The Monthly Review. Goldsmith struggled with debt and financial instability throughout his life despite his success. He died at the age of 43, leaving behind a legacy as one of the great writers of his time.
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Importance of Education
The value of education in improving one's life and community
The role of teachers in shaping the minds and character of young learners
The power of knowledge to transform individuals and society
Appearance vs Reality
The contrast between
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- The Straggling Fence: The fence in the first line of the poem symbolizes the boundaries of the village, which separate it from the outside world.
- The Noisy Mansion: The schoolhouse in which the schoolmaster teaches symbolizes the world of education and learning.
- The Blossomed Furze: The furze bushes ..
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- Straggling β spread in an uneven manner
The buildings in the old town were straggling and haphazardly placed along the narrow streets. - Skirts β lies along the edge of
The path skirts the edge of the cliff, offering stunning views of the ocean below. - Furze β shrub with fragrant yellow flowers
The heath was covered in fragrant furze........................................
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