What did the Duck do for the Kangaroo’s love?
Why did she want to have a ride on his back?
In the pond, she thought her life had devolved into hell. There, she grew drowsy. She therefore desired to travel the globe. She lacked that ability, though. She so desired the assistance of the kangaroo.
How did she express her intention to the Kangaroo?
She addressed him with the utmost respect. She asked for a ride so that she might take part in life as well. In order to stave off the cold, she swears to cover her damp feet and smoke a cigar every day.
How did the Kangaroo respond to her proposal?
How did the Duck ride on the Kangaroo’s back?
The Duck sat steady at the end of his tail. So that his balance might be maintained. She sat without speaking anything and hopped the world three times. She followed the instructions given by the Kangaroo and sat there without making any movement.
What request did the Duck make to the Kangaroo and why?
The Kangaroo's hopping manner pleasantly surprised the Duck. It skipped across the river and the fields with ease. It seems as though he wouldn't ever stop. Her existence in the pond was incredibly dull. She yearned to venture outside the pond's constrained boundaries. She hoped she could hop like him. She asked him to carry her on his back.
What promise did the Duck make to the Kangaroo and what did she assure him during the ride?
The Kangaroo agreed to let the Duck ride on his back at her request. She pledged to conduct herself nicely throughout the ride. She would remain still while sitting still. She would only utter the word "Quack". She reassured him of her integrity. Together, they would hop across the land and the water.
What one objection did the Kangaroo make while responding favourably to the Duck’s request?
The Duck's plea was met with the Kangaroo's favour. She could have ridden on his back if he wanted to. He voiced one disapproval. It was "uncomfortably wet and freezing" on her feet. His joints can experience some pain due to the cold and moisture.
What preparations did the Duck make to keep out the wetness and cold of her feet?
The Duck gave the situation careful thought. She purchased four pairs of snug-fitting worsted socks to wear with her web-feet. She also purchased a cloak to protect her from the cold. And she would smoke a cigar every day. All of these actions were motivated by her affection for the kangaroo. Long answer type question
Why does the Duck appreciate Kangaroo’s hopping?
In fact, the Duck would like to ride on the kangaroo's back. The Duck is bored since he lives in a filthy pond. She also desires to take in the splendour of the world. She is aware that she must stay inside the pond, though. She thinks how fortunate the kangaroo is to be able to travel wherever on the land and take in the wonders of the world as she observes him hopping around the landscape. She thanks the kangaroo for hopping around to make her happy and then begs to ride on her back and explore the lovely world. The kangaroo lets her perch at the end of his tail since she is so kind and courteous. Notwithstanding the Kangaroo's claims
How did the Kangaroo respond to the Duck’s request? What one objection did he make?
The Kangaroo received a request from the Duck. She wished she could jump around the world beyond her pond on his back. The kangaroo didn't immediately answer. A little contemplation was required on the request. He informed the Duck straight up that her feet were chilly and uncomfortably damp. These could get him into some trouble. He could have "roo-matiz," or discomfort in his joints, from the moisture and cold. She needs to consider it and, if at all feasible, come up with a solution. Other than that, he had no problem giving her a ride on his back. It might be lucky for him. Thus, there was a pretty clear grasp of this subject. The Kangaroo was informed by the Duck that she had already made the necessary arrangements to .
What precautions and preparations had the Duck already made to make her ride smooth and comfortable? What was the net result?
Perhaps the Duck was previously aware that the Kangaroo would undoubtedly have problems as a result of her feet throughout the pleasure trip. She had thus given it some thought. To keep out the moisture and cold, she had already taken the necessary steps. She purchased four pairs of worsted socks to stylishly outfit her web-feet. She also purchased a cloak to protect her from the cold. Every day, she would smoke a cigar. For her love of him, she would do anything.
Overall, the outcome was quite pleasing. The Duck maintained a good sense of balance while riding and sat steadily. At the tail end of her, she sat peacefully. They "hopped the world three times," as the saying goes. They seemed content and at peace during the ride.
“Our politeness and humility compels other to accept our request.” Do you agree with this statement? Write your answer with reference to the poem ‘The Duck and the Kangaroo’.
It is unquestionably true that others must comply with our request because of our manners and humility. As we see in the poem, the Duck asks the Kangaroo nicely to take her to see the lovely world, and the Kangaroo agrees. Thus, we must be kind and humble to others if we want others to complete our work for us. No task can be forced into completion. If we make someone complete a task against their will, the task will not be completed perfectly. So, we should always ask someone gently to complete our assignment. But keep in mind, if someone else completes our work, we should be grateful to them and ready to assist them as well.
“Beneath all uniforms…” What uniforms do you think the poet is speaking about?
Uniforms could refer to the military uniform or the uniform or government employees which symbolizes the country they are from. It could also be pointing towards the traditional dress of the country which helps to differentiate between us as humans on a superficial level.
How does the poet suggest that all people on earth are the same?
The poet begins by highlighting the physical differences that we produce by donning various attire and living in other nations. But, the anatomically sound body that breathes stays the same behind all of those layers of clothing. Each of us experiences a comparable range of emotions, and the sun, water, and other physical elements have a similar effects on us. When there is not enough grain to feed everyone during a conflict, everyone yearns for inner peace and perishes from starvation..
In stanza 1, find five ways in which we all are alike. Pick out the words.
These are some of the phrases and words in the poem that convey how similar we all are. Below are a few of them:
I Our bodies are comparable in each of us.
(ii) We all breathe.
(iii) We all stroll.
(iv) We all tell lies.
(v) We share the same planet and pass away on it.
“…whenever we are told to hate our brothers…” When do you think this happens? Why? Who ‘tells’ us? Should we do as we are told at such times? What does the poet say?
Politicians and other influential figures frequently advise us to love our nation and its citizens more than other nations under the guise of patriotism. This gradually sows hatred in our hearts, leading us to hate citizens of other countries. These ideologies are forcefully spread during wartime, which ultimately harms humanity while benefiting governmental structures. People frequently listen to these propagandas and heedlessly adopt the ideologies that undermine the universal brotherhood we all need to share. In order to appreciate humans, that is, all of our similarities while recognising our differences, the poet advises looking over such barriers. He begs us not to fall for such manipulation.