Question

Imagine you are John Keats, the poet of ‘A Thing of Beauty.’ What advice might you offer to Robert Frost, the poet of ‘A Roadside Stand’ in the context of his ‘The sadness that lurks near the open window’? Pen down your advice in a letter to Frost on how to deal with sadness.
Dear Robert,
I have recently read your poem ‘A Roadside stand’ and …… You may end this way :
Despite the fact that our lives are full of sorrow and suffering, the beautiful things around us give us the strength to endure the sadness of life.
Warmly
John Keats

Hint:

When addressing sadness in literature, focus on finding beauty and solace in nature and art to uplift the human spirit.

Answer 1

Suggested value points-
- life is full of sorrow and sufferings
- life has a cycle of ups and downs
- inspite of despondence, inhuman dearth of noble nature, gloomy ways of life
- nature provides solace
- enjoy the beautiful mountain scene / country side / village land / natural and fresh products
- things of beauty around us provide us eternal joy
- being close to nature brings peace and harmony
- should not lose hope
- have an optimistic view of life