Question 6 (ii) - CBSE Class 10 Sample Paper for 2022 Boards [Term 2] - English - Solutions to CBSE Sample Paper - English Class 10 - English Class 10

Last updated at April 16, 2024 by

Justify how ‘Animals’ by Walt Whitman is a criticism of mankind and its ways?

Answer

  • In the poem, Walt Whitman says that he is more comfortable with animals than those of his kind because he believes that they are better than human beings.
  • Animals are calm and content with themselves. They don't suffer from guilt over their actions or cry over their sins .
  • Humans on the other hand are filled with greed and materialistic desires.
  • They aren't content with themselves and make each other sick by discussing their duties to god. It seems as though humans have shed their values of love and understanding for each other.
  • Human society is blemished by ego, hatred and hypocrisy.

Slide39.JPG

Slide40.JPG

Transcript

Justify how ‘Animals’ by Walt Whitman is a criticism of mankind and its ways? Answer In the poem, Walt Whitman says that he is more comfortable with animals than those of his kind because he believes that they are better than human beings. Animals are calm and content with themselves. They don't suffer from guilt over their actions or cry over their sins. Humans on the other hand are filled with greed and materialistic desires. They aren't content with themselves and make each other sick by discussing their duties to god. It seems as though humans have shed their values of love and understanding for each other. Human society is blemished by ego, hatred and hypocrisy.

Ask a doubt
Maninder Singh's photo - Co-founder, Teachoo

Made by

Maninder Singh

CA Maninder Singh is a Chartered Accountant for the past 14 years and a teacher from the past 18 years. He teaches Science, Economics, Accounting and English at Teachoo