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Class 9 INTER UNIVERSITY PRESS Solutions English Chapter 9 - I Believe [Poem]

I Believe [Poem] Exercise Passage 1

Solution 1

The 'I' mentioned in the poem is the poet Brucellish K. Sangma. She believes that if a pebble is thrown upwards, it has the ability to cut through the heaven. She also believes that she has the ability to fly to the sky above and touch the clouds and the stars in it. 

Solution 2

In this extract, the speaker mentions believing five things in all. Being able to piercing the heavens with a single pebble thrown up, seeing the angles at play, soaring to the heights, touching the clouds and feeling the stars. 

Solution 3

The words 'heavens' and 'clouds' represent the highest points that one could reach. The word 'clouds' stands for physical heights while the word 'heavens' stands for spiritual heights. By mentioning them the poet expresses her belief that she has the ability to excel in all spheres. 

Solution 4

The speaker Brucellish K. Sangma hailed from a small community in Meghalaya. In the village where she was brought up she grew up with limited resources. Despite all odds she managed to acquire good education and become a poet. The beliefs talked about in the extract imply that nothing is impossible if a person set's his or her heart and mind to achieving it. 

I Believe [Poem] Exercise Passage 2

Solution 1

In the first stanza of the extract, the poet mentions diving to the bottom of the sea and swimming with the sharks; an act which is generally impossible. However, the poet says that she believes she can achieve this seemingly impossible task too. Through these words she stresses that nothing can stand as a limitation before a determined person.

Solution 2

The earth's belly is the center of the earth. It is the core of the earth which is not only a seat for molten lava but also is a store house of precious resources like minerals, metals and gemstones. The poet believes that she can dig into the earth and reach this core and use the gems she finds there to adorn herself.

Solution 3

No. Though the poet's wish to adorn herself with priceless gems may seem as a self possessed desire, it is important to note the phrase 'claw into the earth's belly' preceding it. This phrase tells us that the poet is ready to strive towards achieving her reward which are the 'priceless gems'.

Solution 4

The given stanzas talk about braving deadly sharks and clawing into the earth's belly. This is symbolic of the difficulties that a person has to undergo in his or her life. The poet believes that she has the courage to face all the hardships that come her way just like a professional swimmer who would not fear swimming in perilous waters. She also believes that through her perseverance and hard work, she will be able to achieve great things (likened to priceless gems) in life. 

I Believe [Poem] Exercise Passage 3

Solution 1

In the first stanza the poet talks about reaching the heavens and seeing the angels living there. In the stanzas that follow she praises the beauty on earth and talks about achieving great things here. Therefore, we can conclude that the 'human angels' mentioned here are the humans who live on this beautiful earth. 

Solution 2

The final and the most important belief of the speaker is that she has a role assigned to her on this earth and that it is her duty to complete this role before dreaming about anything else. 

Solution 3

The final stanza of the poem reflects that the poet has a well-grounded character. Though she dreams about reaching the heavens and the depths of the earth and the ocean, she also believes in having a healthy relationship with the people around her and sharing a happy life with them. She strongly believes that every person has a role to play in this life and it is their duty to be true to that role. 

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