Class 7 English The West Wind

A2.
Ans 1. Memories of his homeland bring tears to the poet's eyes. The West Wind comes from the west lands, where his homeland lies. Thus every time the poet hears the West Wind, tears come to his eyes.
Ans2. The land is picturesque- full of delicious fruits, pure air and tranquility. The air resounds with the song of the birds. Therefore, the poet calls that land a 'fine land.'
Ans3. The West Wind is the speaker in the third, fourth and fifth verses. He is asking the poet to return home.
Ans4. The West Wind describes the warm sunshine, the flowers in bloom, rabbits running in the corn fields. It is springtime, so; one can hear the wild bees and the larks. This pristine beauty will be like a soothing balm for the poet's aches.

A3.
Ans1. This line indicates that the West Wind is very keen that the poet return home. It keeps calling him as if to ensure his return.
Ans2. These lines refer to the beauty of the west lands during spring time. This is an inspiration for the poet.
Ans3. These lines express the poet's determination to take the road westwards and return to his homeland.
A4.
Ans1. The poet uses the word "warm" in two senses. Firstly, it indicates the arrival of spring after the bitterly cold winter. Secondly, it is 'warm' as it is full of love and affection.
Ans2. The West Wind has been personified. Therefore, the poet feels he can hear it calling to him from his homeland.
Ans3. The west land is the poet's homeland. It is where he belongs. So, he says that he will find warmth and comfort there.