The Seeds

  CENTRAL IDEA This poem is about a happy miller who lives near the River Dee. He enjoys his simple life, which makes a king named King Hal jealous. The miller tells the king that he's happy because he works hard, loves his family and friends, and doesn't worry about money. The poem says that being happy with what you have is very important. It's a theme that the author writes about often: finding happiness in the present and appreciating small things. The poem uses simple language to show that the miller's ideas are straightforward and easy to understand. The poem's message is about being content and thankful. Stanza 1: There dwelt a miller……………… And nobody envies me!' Reference: This stanza has been taken from the poem "  The Miller of The Dee ", which is written by a Scottish poet  Charles Mackay. Context: There lived a miller near a river called Dee. He was very happy and had no worry about anything. He remained busy from morning to night...

  CENTRAL IDEA   The poem has been praised for its non-stereotypical depiction of an Arab . The main theme of the poem Abou Ben Adhem by James Henry Leigh Hunt is the  importance of love for mankind .  The poem tells the story of a devout Muslim who learns that true piety is not just about following religious rituals and worshiping God, but it is also about showing compassion towards others .  The poet believes that God loves those who love His creation .    Reference to Context: Stanza 1: Abou Ben Adhem………………. writing in a book of gold. Reference: The above stanza is taken from the poem "  Abou ben Adhem ". This poem is written by an English poet  James Henry Leigh Hunt. Context: Abou Ben Adhem awoke from deep sleep. Abou Ben Adhem saw an angel in the room when he awoke from deep sleep. There was moonlight and peace in his room. An angel was writing something in a book of gold. Stanza 2: Exceeding peace………… who love the ...

  Historical Background: The origins of the Kashmir conflict date back to the partition of British India in 1947. When India and Pakistan were created as separate states, the princely states within the British Raj were given the choice to join either India or Pakistan. The Maharaja of Kashmir, Hari Singh, faced a dilemma. Despite a Muslim-majority population, the Maharaja, a Hindu, initially sought to remain independent. However, following an invasion by tribal militias from Pakistan, he sought military assistance from India, agreeing to accede to India in return. This accession, contested by Pakistan, led to the first Indo-Pak war in 1947-48, resulting in a UN-mediated ceasefire. The ceasefire line, known today as the Line of Control (LoC), effectively divided Kashmir into two parts: one administered by India (Jammu and Kashmir) and the other by Pakistan (Azad Jammu and Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan). The Conflict Continues: The conflict has not been limited to territorial dispute...