Table of Contents
- 1 What is the central idea of the bridegroom?
- 2 What does the father mean by the metaphor a swallow should not spend all its time singing?
- 3 What is the theme of I Love You by Alexander Pushkin?
- 4 How does Natasha respond to her bridegroom’s question about why his bride is sad?
- 5 Why does Natasha become hysterical when her father and the matchmaker are arranging her wedding?
- 6 What according to Pushkin is the greatest expression of love?
What is the central idea of the bridegroom?
The Bridegroom
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| 5. What is the central idea/theme of “The Bridegroom?”5 | Charming exteriors can hide awful truths.5 |
| 6. “The Bridegroom” is considered a narrative poem because?6 | The speaker tells a story (characters and plot) from a particular point of view.6 |
What does the father mean by the metaphor a swallow should not spend all its time singing?
what does the father mean by “a swallow should not spend all its time singing” its a metaphor, telling her to get married, grow up, be mature. why does natasha become famous. because she put the bridegroom in jail for killing the girl. in most folk ballads, little attention is paid to characterization and description.
What is the theme of I Love You by Alexander Pushkin?
‘I Loved You’ by Alexander Pushkin is a simple but effective poem in which the speaker expresses his devotion and respect for a woman he loved. He tells the listener, his past beloved, that despite the end of whatever relationship they had, he still maintains some love in his heart for her.
Why is Alexander Pushkin important?
Alexander Pushkin (1799-1837) is rightly considered to be the founding father of the modern Russian language. He rejected the high-blown style of classic Russian poetry, breaking down the barrier between colloquial speech and the elevated odes of the past. Russians still use Pushkin’s language today.
What is the setting of the bridegroom?
The Bridegroom is a collection of twelve short stories by Chinese-American author Ha Jin. The stories are set in Muji City in contemporary China, the same provincial city that served as the setting for his novel Waiting.
How does Natasha respond to her bridegroom’s question about why his bride is sad?
How does Natasha respond to her bridegroom’s question about why his bride is so sad? She tells him a dream has been haunting her.
Why does Natasha become hysterical when her father and the matchmaker are arranging her wedding?
What is ironic about the matchmaker’s visit? Why does Natasha become hysterical when her father and the matchmaker are arranging her wedding? Natasha is aware that she could possibly end up dead like the previous bride. Why does the bridegroom repeatedly interrupt Natasha when she talks about her dream?
What according to Pushkin is the greatest expression of love?
The greatest expression of love is the willingness to let go despite obvious feelings of love.
What kind of love Pushkin has towards his beloved?
Pushkin expresses his affectionate feelings towards a lady in this poem. The poet is melancholy about his unrequited love, and lets go knowing that the object of his affections can never love him back, so he wishes her to one day possess the kind of love that he has for her.
How does the bridegroom respond to his brides unhappiness?
How does the bridegroom respond to the bride’s unhappiness? He responds by saying that her company and beautiful eyes are wealth enough for him. The bridegroom’s words cause the bride to blush and to feel contented. The bridegroom, described as “wily,” is a clever diplomat, and perhaps an optimist.