Class 5 English The Fisherman que ans
A. Answer the questions in a few lines
1. Why does the fisherman go out at dawn?
The fisherman goes out at dawn when everyone is still in bed to start his work of catching fish.
2. What does the line ‘Draws up his daily bread’ mean?
It means that the fisherman earns his living or gets his food by catching fish from the sea.
3. Why has the poet compared the eyes of the fisherman to the sea on foggy days?
The poet compares his eyes to the sea on foggy days to show their mysterious and unclear nature, filled with stories of wonder and fear.
4. Why is Nature of the utmost importance in this poem?
Nature is important in this poem because the fisherman depends on the sea, tides, winds, and sky for his survival. His life is closely tied to the natural world.
B. Read the lines from the poem and answer the questions
1. The fisherman has curious eyes;
They make you feel so queer,
a. Why has the poet used the word ‘curious’ for the fisherman’s eyes?
The poet uses ‘curious’ to describe the fisherman’s eyes because they seem to hold many secrets and strange stories of the sea.
b. What do you think the fisherman has seen?
He has likely seen many wonders and dangers of the sea such as storms, sea creatures, and unusual events.
c. Why do the fisherman’s eyes make the poet feel queer?
They make the poet feel queer (strange) because they seem to carry deep, mysterious, and possibly frightening experiences.
2. But when I tell of city things,
He sniffs and shuts one eye!
a. What does the phrase ‘sniffs and shuts one eye’ tell us about the fisherman’s feelings for the city?
It shows that the fisherman is uninterested or disapproving of city life and possibly finds it boring or meaningless compared to his sea life.
b. Is the poet a city or a countryside dweller? How can you tell?
The poet is likely a city dweller because he talks about city things, which the fisherman does not care much about.
c. Do the poet and the fisherman know each other? Give reasons for your answer.
Yes, they likely know each other. The poet describes the fisherman in detail and talks about having conversations with him.
