SHILPI

SHILPIPOEM

Steady throbStaccato rhythmHarmonic cacaphony to oblivious earsThe tempo is fickle Now synchronized, now not,A mirror of his changing moodsNow sure, now steeped in thought.

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He steps back surveys withClose scrutiny, then sharp critical glareThe days of toil,Hammer and chisel laid aside-Only blood shot eyes betrayDeep pride, then reverence,Lo! God in mans image!

Bleary eyes, sinews taut yet steadyDecades of practiceHeirlooms of rich traditionsIn stark evidenceThe knocking softens, fades, To a mild judicious tap.Virgin rock takes formRugged lines melt,Sharp edges mergeInto smooth well moulded curves

MEANINGSSteady throb- continuous hitting of the hammerStaccato rhythm disconnected parts of soundHarmonic cacaphony- a mixture of pleasing and harsh soundsOblivious ears ears unaccustomed to the sound of hammer and chiselTempo is fickle- The speed of the beats is not consistentSteeped in thought- Immersed in thought

Bleary eyes un clear vision due to focussing of long timHeirlooms of rich tradition- The sculpturesStark evidence Perfect testimonyJudicious tap hitting carefully with the hammer

Virgin rock uncut rockRugged lines melt The sculptor makes the surface of the statue smoothBlood shot eyes Eyes turned red because of the stress

What do the words throb and rhythm refer?

The words throb and rhythm refer to the steady hitting of hammer and chisel when the sculptor is working

How can cacophony be harmonic? Explain the contrast

Harmonic and cacophony are contrasted words . When the harsh sounds are repeated at regular intervals. They form a rhythmic pattern and create a pleasing harmony.

There is variation in the tempo Why?

The sculptor thinks deeply as to how he should give form to the stone. So the tempo or the speed of the rhythm changes.

What has shilpi attained through decades of practice?

He attained strong muscles and experience

How are the Shilpis moods connected to the tempo of his hammer?

The tempo reflects the moods of Shilpi. When he is immersed in thoughts it decreases.When he is sure his strokes are fast.

What are the heirlooms of rich traditions?

Heirlooms of rich traditions are the scriptures he has made.They will be passed on from generation to generation.

Why does the knocking soften to mild tap?

The refining and smoothening of the statue is done carefully.So the knocking softened to a mild tap .

What is the consequence of knocking?

The knocking is used to soften the rock, to carve the statue, to merge the sharp edges into smooth well moulded curves.

What is surveyed closely and critically?

The statue is surveyed closely and critically.

Why are the tools aside?The statue is completed after the days of toil. So The tools are laid aside.

State the emotion portrayed in the blood shot eyes.

Deep pride and then reverence are the emotions portrayed in the blood shot eyes.

Why are the eyes bloodshot?The sculptor focussed his eyes on the statue for a long time. Due to his hard work his eyes became bloodshot.

The created assumes the role of the creator how?

Man creates God from the stone. This created is worshipped as the creator of man in temples. Thus the created assumes the role of the creator.

Alliteration in the first two lines.Steady , staccato

Four more instances of alliteration.Mirror, moodsSure, steepedSinews, steadySteps, surveys.

Attempt a description of the physical appearance of the shilpi as portrayed in the poem.

Strong muscles due to years of experience Bleary and Blood shot eyes due to constant focus on the statue.

FIGURE OF SPEECHSteady throbMetaphor

FIGURE OF SPEECHBleary eyesMetaphor

FIGURE OF SPEECHVirgin rockpersonification

FIGURE OF SPEECH

Harmonic cacaphonyoxymoron

THE MAN IS SCULPTOR OF HIS OWN IMAGE

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