Unit 3 – Poem - I am Everywoman- Rakhi
Nariani Shirke
A
woman is beauty innate,
A
symbol of power and strength.
She
puts her life at stake,
She's
real, she's not fake!
The
summer of life she's ready to see in spring.
She
says, "Spring will come again, my dear.
Let
me care for the ones who're near.”
She's
The Woman – she has no fear!
Strong
is she in her faith and beliefs.
"Persistence
is the key to everything,"
says
she. Despite the sighs and groans and moans,
She's
strong in her faith, firm in her belief!
She's
a lioness; don't mess with her.
She'll
not spare you if you're a prankster.
Don't
ever try to saw her pride, her self-respect.
She
knows how to thaw you, saw you – so beware!
She's
today's woman. Today's woman, dear.
Love
her, respect her, keep her near...
Summary
of the poem :
The
poem "I Am Everywoman" celebrates the strength, beauty, and inner
power of modern women. The poet portrays a woman as naturally beautiful,
courageous, and selfless. She is ready to face the challenges of life with a
positive outlook and never loses hope, even in tough times. She is fearless and
stands strong in her faith and beliefs, showing persistence in everything she
does.
The
poem compares a woman to a lioness, warning that she can be fierce when her
dignity or self-respect is threatened. She is not someone to be taken lightly
or treated unfairly. The poet urges everyone to love, respect, and value women,
especially the women of today who are independent, confident, and dignified.
The poem delivers a powerful message of female empowerment, resilience, and
respect.
A.
Read the lines and answer the questions
- The summer of life she's ready
to see in spring.
She says, "Spring will come again, my dear.
Let me care for the ones who're near.”
a) What does the word summer mean here?
→ "Summer" symbolizes difficult and challenging phases in life.
b)
How does she take life?
→ She accepts challenges courageously and
remains hopeful even in tough times.
c)
What does she mean by “spring will come again?”
→ She believes good times will return;
she remains optimistic.
- Strong is she in her faith and
beliefs.
“Persistence is the key to everything,” says she.
a) What is she strong about?
→ She is strong in her faith and personal beliefs.
b)
How does she deal with the adversities in life?
→ She remains persistent and doesn't give
up, even when faced with difficulties.
- Despite the sighs and groans
and moans,
She's strong in her faith, firm in her belief!
a) Is she complaining about the problems of life?
→ No, she faces them bravely without complaint.
b)
Pick out the words that show her grit.
→ “Strong in her faith, firm in
her belief.”
- Don't ever try to saw her
pride, her self-respect.
She knows how to thaw you, saw you – so beware!
a) What do the words thaw and saw mean here?
→ “Thaw” means to melt or soften someone’s harshness; “saw” means to cut down or defeat someone emotionally or mentally.
b)
What is the tone of the author?
→ Empowering and cautionary.
- She's today's woman. Today's
woman dear.
Love her, respect her, keep her near...
a) Is the poet talking about the women of the previous generation?
→ No, the poet is talking about the modern woman.
b)
How should a woman be treated?
→ With love, respect, and honor.
B.
Read the lines and identify the figure of speech
- A woman is beauty innate,
A symbol of power and strength.
She puts her life at stake,
She's real, she's not fake!
a) Pick out the rhyming words from the given lines.
→ stake – fake.
b)
Add another word that rhymes with 'strength'.
→ Length.
c)
Give the rhyme scheme for the given lines.
→ ABCB.
- She's a lioness; don't mess
with her.
She'll not spare you if you're a prankster.
a) Pick out the line that has a metaphor in it.
→ “She's a lioness; don't mess with her.”
b)
Give your examples of metaphor to describe the qualities of a woman.
→ She is a rock in the storm.
→ She is a guiding star in the night.
- She's strong in her faith,
firm in her belief!
a) Pick out the alliterated words from the given lines.
→ Faith – firm.
b)
Pick out other alliterated words from the poem.
→ sighs – groans – moans
→ puts – power
→ saw – self-respect
C.
Fill in the blanks to complete the summary of the poem. Use words from the help
box.
Every
woman is beautiful (1) innate.
She is the (2) symbol of power and (3) strength.
She is prone to put her (4) life at risk.
Every woman is true in expressing her love and she is never (5) fake.
She is very (6) optimistic in her approach even at times of (7) adversity.
She finds a ray of (8) hope and she continues to (9)
care for her (10)
near ones.
She is the (11) woman and she has no (12)
fear.
She is forceful in her (13) faith and (14) beliefs.
She is never a (15) quitter and she is (16)
persistent.
She is ferocious like a (17) lioness – it’s better for the (18)
prankster to stay away from her.
Never should one try to bring (19) disgrace to her pride and (20)
self-respect.
For she knows how to (21) thaw and (22) saw them.
She is (23) today’s woman.
It is (24) dignified to love her, (25)
respect her, and to keep her (26) near.
D.
Answer the following in a paragraph (80–100 words)
1.
How are today's women portrayed by the poet?
In
the poem “I Am Every Woman”, today's women are portrayed as strong,
powerful, and fearless. They are bold and optimistic, ready to face life’s
challenges with determination. The poet describes them as lionesses who will
protect their pride and dignity at any cost. These women are persistent in
their efforts and firm in their beliefs. They are caring, yet fierce when
provoked. The poet sends a powerful message of respect, admiration, and
empowerment, urging society to love, honor, and keep women close.
2.
What qualities have made women powerful?
The
poem highlights several qualities that make women powerful. These include inner
beauty, strength, courage, self-respect, and persistence. A woman’s ability to
remain calm and hopeful even during adversity shows her resilience. Her belief
in herself and her unwavering faith are her strongest assets. She cares for her
loved ones selflessly and stands tall against injustice. Her fearless nature
and lioness-like fierceness make her formidable. These qualities together give
her the power to overcome challenges and command respect in society.
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