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Was “God be kind to the noble boy,
Who is somebody’s son, and pride and joy!”
Who is somebody’s son, and pride and joy!”
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Line 37: "Was “God be kind to the noble boy,"
Important words
noble
→ morally good and generous
Meaning:
She asks God to be kind to the good-hearted boy.
Line 38: "Who is somebody’s son, and pride and joy!”"
Important words
somebody’s son
→ a son who is loved by someone
pride and joy
→ a person who gives great happiness and pride
Meaning:
She remembers that the helpful boy is also someone’s beloved son.
Summary of Stanza 19
" Was “God be kind to the noble boy, "
(She asks God to be kind to the good-hearted boy.)
" Who is somebody’s son, and pride and joy! "
(She remembers that the helpful boy is also someone’s beloved son.)
Overall meaning: She blesses the boy and remembers that he too is someone’s loved child.
