Answer the following questions briefly.ġ. As a result, we should not be afraid of death because it has no influence over our souls. It is not frightening or overpowering in any manner. Donne thus lowers death and joyfully reveals its impotence. In other words, the soul triumphs over death it is death that dies. As a result, death should not be proud of its abilities.įinally, the poet states that death is a form of sleep from which the soul awakens to live eternally and becomes immortal.
Opium and other narcotics have the same impact on us as death in terms of putting us to sleep. It is associated with poison, battle, and sickness. Death, in truth, is a prisoner, a slave to fate, chance, cruel kings, and wicked men. Now, the poet debunks the widely held assumption that death is all-powerful. As a result, dying is not a terrifying experience. Their bones are rejuvenated, and their souls are liberated. Second, our best men are taken from us far too young. As a result, dying should bring far more pleasure, which is the actual thing. He claims that rest and sleep are merely euphemisms for death. The poet illustrates his point with examples of rest and slumber. It has no control over the immortal soul. Death, according to popular belief, is neither frightening nor strong.
Donne addresses the poem to Death, implying that Death should not be proud of itself. The poet offers an unusual perspective on death. This poem deconstructs the conventional image of death as a formidable ruler. Donne’s poetry shows the unusual confluence of reason and passion - a trait known as “Unified Sensibility.” Donne, a classic Renaissance product, developed a type of love and religious poetry that captivated its readers with its wit, conceits, fantastic imagery, erudite complexity, colloquial and dramatic styles. Summary: ‘Death be Not Proud’ is one of the great metaphysical poet John Donne’s nineteen Holy Sonnets. Here, you will find a summary and questions/answers to chapter 2 (poetry) “Death be not Proud” by John Donne which is a part of Class 12 Alternative English syllabus for students studying under the Nagaland Board of School Education ( NBSE).
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