'Nor sit in learning's bower
Worn thro' with the dreary shower'
Which of the following is a close paraphrase of the lines above?
(i) Nor can I sit in a roofless classroom when it is raining.
(ii) Nor can I learn anything at school though teachers go on lecturing and explaining.
(iii) Nor can I sit in the school garden for fear of getting wet in the rain.
In stanza 2, the mood changes. Which words/phrases reflect the changed mood?
Find three or four words/phrases in stanza 1 that reflect the child's happiness and joy.