Solution of English Grade IX || Unit 10 || Up-Hill by Christina Rossetti || Reading II

Unit 10

Reading II

Up-Hill by Christina Rossetti

About the Poem

The poem "Up-Hill" by Christina Rossetti, is a conversation between a traveler and a knowledgeable guide. The traveler seeks reassurance about their journey, rest, and lodging at the inn. The poem explores themes of life's journey, the promise of rest, and the idea that there is a place of comfort and refuge for all who seek it.

The poem is a philosophical and allegorical poem that can be interpreted as an exploration of the human journey through life. The road symbolizes the challenges and hardships of life, and the inn represents the hope of finding rest, solace, and community along the way. The poem encourages resilience and suggests that despite the difficulties, there is a place of comfort and refuge for all who seek it on their life's journey.

Stanza-Wise Summary of the Poem

Stanza 1

The first stanza begins with the speaker asking whether the road he is traveling on winds uphill continuously. He receives a straightforward answer that the road indeed ascends uphill all the way to its very end. The speaker also inquires about the duration of the day's journey, and the response indicates that it will take the entire day, from morning to night.

Stanza 2

In the second stanza, the speaker expresses concern about finding a place to rest for the night. He is assured that there is a shelter or roof available when the slow, dark hours of night begin. The speaker wonders if darkness might conceal the resting place from his view, but the response assures him that he cannot miss the inn.

Stanza 3

The third stanza continues with the speaker's questions. The speaker asks if he will encounter other travelers on the road at night. The response is that he will meet those who have journeyed before. The speaker seeks guidance on whether he should knock or call out when he approaches the inn. The response assures him that there will be no need to wait or knock; he will be promptly welcomed at the inn's door.

Stanza 4

In the final stanza, the speaker questions whether he will find comfort at the inn, especially if he is tired and weary from his journey. The response suggests that the measure of his labor or efforts will be rewarded with comfort at the inn. It also assures the speaker that there will be beds available for all who seek shelter there, emphasizing the inn's inclusivity and hospitality.

A. Match the words with their meanings.

a. wind- iii. to have many bends and twists

b. morn- v. morning

c. inn- ii. a small hotel, usually in the country

d. wayfarer- i. person who usually travels on foot

e. seek- iv. look for

B. Complete the summary of the poem using suitable words or phrases given below.

a. a journey b. the road ahead c. up-hill c. in the affirmative d. a place d. an inn e. on the way f. fellow travelers g. someone h. everyone

C. Answer the following questions.

a. How far is the road up-hill, according to the guide?

According to the guide, the road winds up-hill all the way, to the very end. To travel the road, it takes the whole day, from morning to night.

b. What does the speaker doubt about the place to rest?

The speaker doubts whether the darkness will hide the place of rest from their view.

c. Who has travelled the road before?

Other wayfarers have travelled the road before.

d. What is the speaker’s seventh question?

The speaker's seventh question is 'Shall I find comfort, travel-sore and weak?'.

e. Who do you think opens the door?

I think the owner of the inn opens the door.

Grammar II

A. Complete the sentences with the correct prepositions from the brackets.

a. Due ……. a traffic jam, we are late today. (with/to/at)

to

b. I’m sorry. You are not eligible ….......... admission to this course. (with/for/of)

for

c. Look! She is playing ……….. her young son. (with/to/in)

with

d. The District Administration Office is entrusted ….........… maintain law and order in the city. (to/with/of)

to

e. He is envious …………. his rich neighbour. (with/of/off)

of

f. He became estranged …............. his family after the argument.

(with/from/of) from

g. You had no excuse …… misbehaving with the clerk. (of/for/to)

for

h. I’m quite familiar ...............…. her. (at/with/to)

with

i. She was brought ………. by her grandmother. (out/in/up)

up

j. Gopal left home because he did not want to abide .................... his father’s wishes. (to/with/by)

by

B. Choose and circle the correct prepositions (in brackets) in the paragraphs below.

Mr Pandey arrived in Kathmandu___1___ (on/in) May 10 ___2___(at/on) eight o’clock ___3___ (in/on) the evening. He decided to call on his uncle who lived ___4___ (on, in) Bhaktapur. He got on a bus ___5___ (at/of) the station and paid the fare ___6___ (to/for) the conductor. The bus was very crowded, so Mr Pandey had to stand up all the way. When he reached Thimi, Mr Pandy got off the bus and walked a short distance ___7___(in/to) the house where his uncle lived. He knocked ___8___ (at/ in) the door ___9___ (of/on) his uncle’s house. He waited ___10___ (for/during) a few minutes, but no one came ___11___ (to/at) the door. He was disappointed to find no one ___12___(to/at) home. He saw a bench ___13___ (at/to) the corner of the porch, and he sat down ___14___ (on/in) it to wait for his uncle.

Answer:

1. on 2. at 3. in 4. in 5. at 6. to 7. to 8. at 9. of 10. for 11. to 12. at 13. at 14. on

Writing II

Write a set of rules and regulations for the visitors in a park. Use the expressions given below.

…is/are ….(not) allowed to ….…… strictly prohibited/forbidden to …… … can/cannot … is/are required/expected to…..……. must/must not ….

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