The poem 'Life' by Charlotte Bronte discusses the themes of optimism and perseverance in the face of life's difficulties. It is composed in four stanzas with an AABB rhyme scheme. The poem uses metaphors like "morning rain" and "golden wings" to represent hope and convey the message that though hard times will come, hope and courage can overcome despair. The appreciation highlights these key elements and favors the optimistic tone of the poem which encourages enjoying life's pleasures and facing trials with bravery.

1. CHARLOTTE BRONTE

2. LIFE
First Stanza:
Life, believe, is not a dream
So dark as sages say;
Oft a little morning rain
Foretells a pleasant day.
Sometimes there are clouds of gloom,
But these are transient all;
If the shower will make the roses bloom,
O why lament its fall ?

3. Second Stanza:
Rapidly, merrily,
Life’s sunny hours flit by,
Gratefully, cheerily,
Enjoy them as they fly !

4. Third Stanza:
What though Death at times steps in
And calls our Best away ?
What though sorrow seems to win,
O’er hope, a heavy sway ?
Yet hope again elastic springs,
Unconquered, though she fell;
Still buoyant are her golden wings,
Still strong to bear us well.
Manfully, fearlessly,
The day of trial bear,
For gloriously, victoriously,
Can courage quell despair !

5. APPRECIATION OF THE POEM
Write an appreciation of the poem ‘Life’ in about 12 to 15 sentences. You
may use the following points to write the appreciation:
i) Title
ii) Poet
iii) Theme / Central Idea (in 2 to 3 lines)
iv) Rhyme Scheme
v) Figures of Speech
vi) Special Features (type of the poem, imagery, implied meaning, if any
in 3 to 4 lines)
vii) Favourite line
viii) Why I like / don’t like the poem

6. APPRECIATION OF THE POEM

9. ASSIGNMENT
Answer the following Questions:
• What do the sages say ?
• What does the rain often foretell ?
• What should we do during joyful times in life
?
• Who does ‘our Best’ refer to ?
• Why are the wings of hope ‘golden’ ?

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