11th English NCERT Chapter Poetry 9
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"Refugee Blues" by Wystan Hugh Auden
– An exploration of the pain and plight of refugees through the poetic form, highlighting the disparity between the refugees and others who are more fortunate.
Poetic Techniques and Themes
– Analysis of different poetic devices like refrain, pathos, irony, and sarcasm to express the emotions associated with displacement and loss【4:1†source】.
Universal Human Rights and Political Negligence
– Juxtaposes the lives of animals and trees, which are free from political issues, against the restricted and controlled lives of refugees, emphasizing nature's indifference to human-made conflicts【4:0†source】.
Existential and Social Critique
– Uses the symbol of 'two tickets to Happiness' to critique how inaccessible peace and happiness are to those caught in war and crisis, reflecting on the universal quest for these elusive states【4:1†source】.
What is the title of the poem discussed in the chapter, and who is the author?
Describe one poetic technique used by the author in 'Refugee Blues'.
In 'Refugee Blues', what significance do the references to birds and animals have according to the provided analysis?
What does the phrase 'two tickets to Happiness' symbolize in the context of the poem?
How does W.H. Auden juxtapose the human condition with the political class in 'Refugee Blues'?
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