Poem 14: My Neighbour Friend Breathing His Last
This chapter is from the 11th class English book 3 and it has been written by Bulleh Shah. we have presented the important questions and main idea of this chapter for the intermediate (first year) fsc fa ics i.com first year students.
Summary
The poet is upset owing to his friend’s sudden death. He wants to know the riddle of life and death. He does not get a satisfactory answer. Finally, he sees a ray of hope in God’s love. He believes that only by loving God we can conquer death.
Questions Answers
How can we overcome the fear of death?
God’s love can help us overcome the fear of death. His love is the greatest attraction which gives us comfort, solace and contentment.
Describe the death scene.
Death is a tragic reality. Smiles and laughters suddenly change into shrieks and Cries. The curtain of death blocks everything. The beautiful places and the charming faces are out of sight in a moment.
What is the significance of the expression ‘What should I do’?
What should i do is an expression of extreme helplessness. The poet wants do something to fight death, but he is helpless.
When does a person remember God?
A true devotee of Allah always remembers God. There are others who remember God when they face a tragic situation.
What is the effect of death scene?
The death scene changes our thinking. We start thinking about Our Own death.
Why does a person feel helpless on the death of a friend?
Our friends are very close to ourselves, and we think that their misfortunes are our own misfortunes. When a friend passes away, we cannot do anything to help him.This makes us feel helpless.
What does flare up flames from heart to height?
After a person dies we never know whether he is blessed or doomed.This realisation flares up flames from heart to height.
Without whose love is Bullah in loss?
Bullah prays to the Lord to bless him with His love. He regrets that without the love of his Lord he is in a state of forgetfulness.
What conclusion does the poet arrive at as expressed in the last three lines of the poem?
The poet says that everything charming in the world becomes invisible. The only appreciable thing is the love of God without which everything is at loss.
Write down the poem in your own words.
The theme of the poem My Neighbour Friend Breathing His Last is death. The death of a friend in neighbourhood terrifies the poet. He is much upset. He is upset by the loss of a friend, but perhaps even more by the fear of his own death. He knows it very well that life is a journey and death is the traveller’s destination. Everywhere there is talk of death. People mourn the loss of their dear ones and then proceed towards the valley of death. Smiles and laughters suddenly change into shrieks and cries. Some pass. the gate of death, while others are in waiting. The poet regrets that death brings an end to charms of life. Behind the curtain of death, one can’t see the charming places and the sweet faces. The poet wonders what to do in facing such a shockihg reality. Suddenly he thinks of a big idea. He believes that love of God is a great blessing. Those who love God are not afraid of death. They are no more worried about the loss of worldly attractions. God’s love is the greatest attraction which gives them comfort, solace and contentment.
Describe the theme and the message of the poem My Neighbour Friend Breathing His Last.
The theme of the poem ‘My Neighbour Friend Breathing His Last’ is death. The death of a friend in neighbourhood terrifies the poet. He is upset by theloss of a friend, but perhaps even more by the fear of his own death. He knows it very well that life is a journey and death is the traveller’s destination. People mourn the loss of their dear ones and then proceed towards the valley of death. Smiles and laughters suddenly change into shrieks and Cries. Some pass the gate of death, while others are in waiting. The poet regrets that death brings an end to charms of life. The poet Wonders what to do in facing such a shocking reality. Suddenly he thinks of a big idea. He believes that love of God is a great blessing. Those who love . God are not afraid of death. God’s love is the greatest attraction which gives them comfort, solace and contentment.
What makes the poet disturbed?
The death of a friend in neighbourhood terrifies the poet. He is upset by the loss of a friend, but perhaps even more by the fear of his own death.
What is the poet’s view of life?
The poet considers life as a journey. For him death is the traveller’s destination.
What is the poet’s view of death?
The poet regrets that death brings an end to charms of life. Behind the Curtain of death one cannot see the beautiful places and the charming faces.
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