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What does the poem reflect on?
What does the poem reflect on?
- The joy of living in a farming community
- The plight of a farmer's family after he committed suicide (correct)
- The celebration of a farmer's life
- The success of a farmer's crop yield
How does the farmer's wife consider herself?
How does the farmer's wife consider herself?
- A successful farmer
- A sinner (correct)
- A joyful individual
- A virtuous woman
What drove the farmer to commit suicide?
What drove the farmer to commit suicide?
- Joyful celebrations with his family
- Excessive wealth and prosperity
- Successful dealings with the creditors
- Failure to sell the crop or to bend his head before the creditors (correct)
How did the destruction of the crop impact the family?
How did the destruction of the crop impact the family?
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What is the meaning of 'Chavuni Kaadu Batukuni'?
What is the meaning of 'Chavuni Kaadu Batukuni'?
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Study Notes
The Poem's Reflection
- The poem reflects on the struggles of a farmer's family and the consequences of crop failure.
The Farmer's Wife
- The farmer's wife considers herself as someone who has lost everything, including her husband and livelihood.
The Farmer's Suicide
- The farmer was driven to commit suicide due to the loss of his crops, which led to immense financial and emotional burden.
Impact on the Family
- The destruction of the crop had a devastating impact on the family, leading to financial instability and ultimately, the farmer's suicide.
'Chavuni Kaadu Batukuni' Meaning
- 'Chavuni Kaadu Batukuni' is a Kannada phrase that translates to 'a barren land in the hill' or 'a hill without a crop', symbolizing the loss of fertility and productivity of the land.
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Test your understanding of literary tones, attitudes, and themes with this quiz. Explore the nuances of language and the probing questions raised in a Telugu writer's work.
