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What do the bangle sellers urge people to buy bangles for?
What do the bangle sellers urge people to buy bangles for?
The poem highlights four main stages of a woman's life.
The poem highlights four main stages of a woman's life.
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What are the 'Rainbow-tinted circles of light' referring to in the poem?
What are the 'Rainbow-tinted circles of light' referring to in the poem?
The different colored glass bangles sold by the bangle sellers.
The bangle seller compares the bangles of the bride to her __________ and __________.
The bangle seller compares the bangles of the bride to her __________ and __________.
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Match the different stages of a woman's life with the corresponding description:
Match the different stages of a woman's life with the corresponding description:
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Which of the following best describes the bangles for a bride?
Which of the following best describes the bangles for a bride?
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Bangles are considered significant in Indian culture and tradition.
Bangles are considered significant in Indian culture and tradition.
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What does the phrase 'our shining loads' refer to in the poem?
What does the phrase 'our shining loads' refer to in the poem?
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What do the phrases 'bridal laughter' and 'bridal tear' suggest about a bride's emotions?
What do the phrases 'bridal laughter' and 'bridal tear' suggest about a bride's emotions?
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In 'Bangle Sellers,' women are depicted as indifferent to their appearance.
In 'Bangle Sellers,' women are depicted as indifferent to their appearance.
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List three adjectives used to describe the bangles in the poem.
List three adjectives used to describe the bangles in the poem.
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The different colours of bangles mentioned in the poem are silver, blue, and _____ corn colour.
The different colours of bangles mentioned in the poem are silver, blue, and _____ corn colour.
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What role does the woman depicted in 'Bangle Sellers' ultimately assume?
What role does the woman depicted in 'Bangle Sellers' ultimately assume?
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Match the bangle colour with its corresponding age group.
Match the bangle colour with its corresponding age group.
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The poem 'Bangle Sellers' suggests that bangles symbolize the responsibilities of women.
The poem 'Bangle Sellers' suggests that bangles symbolize the responsibilities of women.
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According to Sarojini Naidu, what do the various bangle colors represent?
According to Sarojini Naidu, what do the various bangle colors represent?
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What color is mentioned as a characteristic of bangles suitable for a maiden's wrist?
What color is mentioned as a characteristic of bangles suitable for a maiden's wrist?
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The phrase 'bridal laughter and bridal tear' refers to the happiness and sadness associated with marriage.
The phrase 'bridal laughter and bridal tear' refers to the happiness and sadness associated with marriage.
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What nature imagery is used to describe the bangles?
What nature imagery is used to describe the bangles?
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The bangles for more elderly women are characterized by the color _____, which signifies royalty.
The bangles for more elderly women are characterized by the color _____, which signifies royalty.
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Which of the following best represents the bangles worn by brides?
Which of the following best represents the bangles worn by brides?
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The color blue is used to describe the bangles worn by elderly women.
The color blue is used to describe the bangles worn by elderly women.
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What does the speaker mean by 'Some are meet for a maiden's wrist'?
What does the speaker mean by 'Some are meet for a maiden's wrist'?
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Match the type of bangle with its description:
Match the type of bangle with its description:
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Study Notes
Summary
- The poem centers on bangles and bangle sellers, describing stages in a woman's life.
- Bangle sellers attract customers by highlighting different colored bangles for various life stages (maidenhood, bride, mother).
- The poem shows the significance of bangles in Indian culture and tradition.
Answer the following questions
- Question 1a: "Shining loads—the bright and colourful glass bangles" and "Rainbow-tinted circles of light—the different coloured bangles" refer to the glass bangles sold by the bangle sellers, which reflect light.
- Question 1b: The poem describes stages of a woman's life: maidenhood (dreams before marriage), bride (joyful anticipation), and motherhood (duty and fulfillment).
- Question 3: The speaker compares bangles to a bride's laughter (happiness) and tears (anxiety and sadness) of leaving home and starting a new life.
- Question 4a:. Bangles are linked to nature. They are described with terms like "rainbow-tinted," "silver and blue as the mountain mist," and compared to "buds" in the woodland stream.
- Question 4b: The bangle sellers address the women and girls attending the temple fair who might buy the bangles, showing they know who their target market is.
Poem Analysis
- Question 2: The poem highlights a woman's three main life stages: maidenhood before marriage, the bride after she is married, and the fulfilling stage of motherhood.
- Question 5: The last two lines of the stanza compare the sound and attributes of the bangles to the bridal laughter and tears, emphasizing the joy and sadness in a bride's life. The bangles tinkle like happy laughter, but have the clear transparent nature of tears showing that her life is a blend of sadness and happiness as she moves on.
Additional Points
- Color symbolism: Different colors of bangles represent different stages of a woman's life.
- Nature imagery: The poem uses nature imagery to enhance the description of the bangles, making them seem more beautiful and appealing.
- Cultural significance: The poem highlights the importance of bangles and jewelry in the lives of Indian women.
- Emotional depth: The poem delves into the emotions of the bride as she transitions through different stages of her life.
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Explore the symbolism and significance of bangles in the life stages of women as described in this poem. The quiz delves into the cultural representation of bangles from maidenhood to motherhood. Analyze the imagery and emotional connections depicted through various stages of life.
