Do you agree with the poet Walt Whitman's perception of animal life. Justify. (Animals)
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Model Answer
Yes, I agree with Walt Whitman's perception of animal life. In the poem Animals, he admires animals for being calm, self-contained, and free from greed, sins, and dissatisfaction. Unlike humans, animals do not weep for their sins or complain about their conditions. They live peacefully and honestly, which makes them truly admirable.
Source: Animals, First Flight – Class 10
Explanation
- This is a value-based/opinion question, so begin with "Yes, I agree…" and justify with points from the poem.
- Key ideas examiners expect: animals are placid, self-contained, free from sin, greed, and dissatisfaction — contrasted with flawed human nature.
- Do not write a long essay; 2 marks = 2–3 crisp points in about 40–50 words.
- Even though the source passages here don't include the Animals poem directly, your answer must draw on that poem's content as it is the prescribed CBSE text.