What does a thing of beauty do for us?
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In what ways does beauty remove the pall of despondence from our spirits?


A thing of beauty removes our pall of sufferings, despair, despodency and pain. It gives us peace and makes us to lull a sound and sweet sleep. It makes our depressed spirits healthy and delightful. It provides hopes and happiness amidst miseries, sufferings and sadness.

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What is the Central Theme of the poem : ‘A Thing of Beauty?’


The poem ‘A Thing of Beauty’ gives a clear cut message that a thing of beauty is a joy for ever. It never passes into nothingness. Our earth is replete with innumerable natural objects full of beauty. These enliven our spirits and remove the pall of despondency, misery, sadness and sufferings. The nature pours nectar in our 6depressed spirits. When we are in pensive mood, there is nature to heal it.

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(i) Name two things of beauty the poet has mentioned in these lines.

(ii) What does the poet mean by “the grandeur of the dooms”?


(i) The poet has mentioned the beauty of daffodils, rills and musk-rose. He has also described the beauty of nectar which is the immortal drink and comes to us from the heaven.

(ii) “The grandeur of the dooms” means the magnificence that we imagine for our mighty dead forefathers on the Doom’s Day.

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How can we say that a thing of beauty is a joy for us?

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How is a thing of beauty a joy for ever?


A thing of beauty is a joy for us since it leaves an everlasting as well as an indelible imprint on our spirits. It never gives into nothingness but rather adds colour to our imagination. It keeps a bower calm for us and provides a sleep of sweet dreams of health.

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What pleasures does a beautiful thing give us? Are beautiful things worth treasuring?


A beautiful thing is a joy for ever. It provides happiness and moves away the pall of depression, sadness, gloomy days, despondency and evil days. The nature has provided several beautiful things to remove our suffering and pain. So all beautiful things are worth treasuring.

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