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SYNOPSISy The poet is about a ladys feelings concerning her

partner who looks more interested in playing the flute

which seems to be his passion. He is seeminglyoblivious to what is happening to his family, relativesand friends. The lady feels guilty about imposing onhim.

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THEMESy Family commitments

y Priorities in life

y Neglect of ones duties

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MORAL VALUESy We should be aware of our family commitments and

carry them out properly.

y Everyone has priorities in, life and we should knowwhat is important and what is not.

y Following a hobby is good but there is a time for workand a time for play.

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POINT OF VIEWy The poem is the first point of view.

y The person is addressing another person and

describing a situation to him.

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LANGUAGE AND STLYEy Rhetorical question

y Descriptive and questioning

y Simple style and no rhyme

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TONE,MOOD AND ATMOSPHERE

y Sombre and regretful

y Serious atmosphere

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POETIC DEVICESy Imagery e.g. blown by the wind, depth of my

heart

yAlliteration e.g. fragrance of f lowersy Symbol e.g. flute, song

y Repetition e.g. Are you still playing your flute?

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Figurative Language Metaphor e.g. The melodyconcealed in the slime hollow of bamboo Personification e.g. sick rice field