November 2025

That Time of Year… Sonnet 73 – Questions and Answers (L.A.Q.), Class 12, Semester IV, WBCHSE

1) Discuss the various images drawn by Shakespeare in Sonnet 73. [WBCHSE Model Question] Ans. In Sonnet 73, William Shakespeare depicted three vivid images in the three quatrains to describe the theme of ageing and death. The first image he uses is late autumn when the trees have shed their leaves and ‘yellow leaves, or […]

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That Time of Year… Sonnet 73 – Questions and Answers (S.A.Q.), Class 12, Semester IV, WBCHSE

1) What time of the year is suggested in Sony 73? Why Ans. The time of the year suggested in the poem is late autumn, when leaves turn yellow, trees become bare, and birds stop singing. William Shakespeare uses autumn as a metaphor for old age. As autumn comes before winter, old age comes before

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Hawk Roosting – Summary with Bengali Meaning

Stanza 1: The Hawk sits on the top of a tall tree in the Jungle with his eyes closed. He enjoys the high position of the Jungle. He has a great advantage in having a hooked beak and sharp claws. He is seemingly sleeping but actually preparing for his prey. বাজপাখিটি জঙ্গলের একটি লম্বা গাছের

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Hawk Roosting – Questions and Answers (L.A.Q.), Class 12, Semester IV, WBCHSE

1) Comment on the physical features and powers of the hawk. Discuss their significance. (WBCHSE Model Question) Ans. The hawk possesses physical features like a hooked beak, sharp claws and strong wings. These powerful tools make him an efficient hunter. His hooked feet give him a strong grip upon the rough bark. No force can

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Hawk Roosting – Questions and Answers (S.A.Q.), Class 12, Semester IV, WBCHSE

1) Who is the speaker in the poem Hawk Roosting? Where is the Hawk sitting? Ans. In the poem “Hawk Roosting”, the speaker is the hawk itself. The poem is a dramatic monologue where the hawk speaks in the first person, expressing its thoughts, pride and authority. The hawk is sitting at the top of

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Alice in Wonderland: Down the Rabbit-Hole – Questions and Answers (L.A.Q.), Class 12, Semester IV, WBCHSE

1) Why does Alice go down the rabbit hole? Ans. Alice was feeling bored and tired sitting by her sister, who was reading a book without pictures or conversation. Such books are worthless to Alice. All of a sudden, he saw a white rabbit with pink eyes muttering to himself about being late. He ran

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