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(b) They are fleeting emotions that should not be pursued.
(c) They are insignificant compared to the call of the wind.

5. What is the impact of the wind’s call on the singers?

(a) It makes them hesitant and cautious.

(b) It fills them with excitement and anticipation.
(c) It leads them to settle down in one place.

B. Answer the questions briefly.

1. What is the significance of the wind’s call in the poem? How does it influence
the singers’ actions and decisions?

2. How do the poets describe the content of their “lays” and why are these
subjects important to them?

3. Discuss the singers’ attitude towards love, joy, and attachments in the context
of their nomadic lifestyle. How do these emotions impact their journey?

4. Analyze the line “The voice of the wind is the voice of our fate.” How does it
encapsulate the central theme of the poem?

5. In what ways does the poem reflect the singers’ sense of belonging to the
world and their connection with humanity? How does their perception of the
world as “our home” contribute to this idea?

Critical & Analytical
Think Well Thinking

C. Think and Answer.

1. The singers decide to travel without staying in one place. How might their
way of life be different from someone who stays in one town or city? Can
you think of reasons why they prefer to keep moving?

2. The singers seem to find happiness in their wandering lifestyle. Can you imagine
why they feel this way? What do you think are the benefits and challenges of
not having a fixed home?

D. Answer these questions with reference to context.

1. The voice of the wind is the voice of our fate.
(a) What does the line “The voice of the wind is the voice of our fate” mean
to you? How does it connect with the overall theme and message of the
poem?

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