Dr.M.Mazumdar

1. Gist A:- Wilfred Owen's poem "Strange Meeting" explores the  futility of war  and the  shared humanity  between soldiers. Set in a hellish landscape, the speaker encounters the ghost of an enemy he killed, leading to a poignant dialogue that reveals their common suffering and remorse. Themes of  guilt ,  compassion , and the  senselessness of violence  permeate the work, as Owen critiques the glorification of war. The poem concludes with a call for peace, encapsulated in the line "Let us sleep now," suggesting a longing for respite from the horrors of conflict. 2. Significance of the tunnel. A:- The tunnel in Wilfred Owen's "Strange Meeting" symbolizes the  transition from life to death , representing a hellish space carved by the horrors of war. It serves as a  metaphor for the mental and emotional trauma  soldiers endure, filled with the groans of those who are either dead or too traumatized to act. This setting emphasizes the  shared sufferin

1. Introduction  "The Solitude of Alexander Selkirk" is a poem by William Cowper, inspired by the true story of Alexander Selkirk, a Scottish sailor who was marooned on a deserted island in the South Pacific for over four years in the early 18th century. Selkirk's experience is often cited as an inspiration for Daniel Defoe's famous novel "Robinson Crusoe." In Cowper's poem, themes of isolation, reflection, and the contrasts between nature and civilization are explored. The poem delves into Selkirk's thoughts while alone on the island, expressing a deep sense of solitude and the philosophical insights he gains from his experience. 2. How does Selkirk's initial sense of power and control evolve into despair? A:- Selkirk's initial sense of power stems from his self-proclamation as the "monarch" of the island, where he feels in control of his surroundings and the animals. However, this feeling quickly deteriorates into despair as he co