I REMEMBER , I REMEMBER

In the poem, the sun is described as coming "peeping in at morn." i.e. the sun comes peeping in the
morning. The speaker reminisces about the time when the sun would appear through a little window
in their house, suggesting that it came peeping in at an early hour of the morning. The sun's arrival is
depicted as timely and punctual, never coming "a wink too soon" or "bringing too long a day." The
specific time of day is not mentioned, but it can be inferred that the sun would typically rise early in
the morning, as is common.
The line "never came a wink too soon" implies that the sun always appeared at the right time,
depicted as timely and punctual. The poet is indicating the sun's consistent and dependable nature,
emphasizing a sense of stability and nostalgia.

: The line "the night had borne my breath away" suggests the poet for the night to suffocate him to
take his breath away. This reveals a more delicate relation that the poet has with his younger self
that goes beyond the idea of just a casual fondness for childhood. His yearning for death is a
reflection of his extremely tiring and difficult present. The pain that life is causing him is evident in
his desire to be gone with the night. It becomes a symbol that represents Hood's, depressive and
gloomy adult self.
(iv) Describe in your own words the imagery portrayed in this extract.
Ans: In this extract, the poet recalls a vivid image of a small window through which the morning sun
would gently peek into their house. The imagery captures a sense of innocence and simplicity. The
sun's arrival is described as timely and reliable. The poet's remembering his birthplace, implies a
strong connection between their existence and the house. The phrase "Had borne my breath away"
suggests a deep emotional attachment to the house, representing the poet's very being. The imagery
evokes a sense of nostalgia and longing for the past.
Ans: When the poet was swinging, they thought that the air rushing past them must feel as fresh as
it does for swallows flying in the sky. The poet imagines the exhilarating sensation of the wind and
the freedom it represents. In line 3 of this extract, the figure of speech used is a simile. The poet
compares the feeling of the air rushing past them while swinging to the fresh sensation experienced
by swallows on the wing.
(ii) What do you understand by swallows on the wing? Who are swallows? Why are they mentioned
here?
Ans: "Swallows on the wing" refers to the flying movement of swallows. Swallows are small migratory
birds known for their graceful flight and aerial acrobatics. They are mentioned in the poem to evoke
a sense of freedom, agility, and natural beauty. The mention of swallows serves as a comparison to
the poet's experience of swinging. It emphasizes the poet's longing for the carefree and exhilarating
sensations of childhood, where their spirit felt light and they were connected to the freedom of
nature.
(ii) Identify any two literary devices used in this extract.
Ans: Two literary devices used in this extract are:
1. Hyperbole: The poet employs hyperbole when describing their childhood belief that the slender
tops of the fir trees were "close against the sky."
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2. Contrast: The contrast between the poet's childhood perception of the fir trees and their current
understanding is evident in the lines "It was a childish ignorance, But now 'tis little joy."
(iii) What does he refer to as "childish ignorance"? What is the 'joy' referred to in the extract?
Ans: In childhood, that poet used to think that those branches of the fir tree close enough to heaven,
the word didn't realize that he himself was inclave of heaven. The inability of the poet to count the
fathoms between him, and heaven is referred to as childish ignorance. The "joy" referred to in the
extract is the poet's previous belief and perception as a child that the slender tops of the fir trees
were
closely touching or reaching the sky