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What reminds the speaker of their mother in the early autumn morning?
What reminds the speaker of their mother in the early autumn morning?
What action does the speaker associate with the term 'rocking'?
What action does the speaker associate with the term 'rocking'?
When does the speaker feel their mother's gaze spreading all over the sky?
When does the speaker feel their mother's gaze spreading all over the sky?
What is the significance of the tune that hovers over the speaker's playthings?
What is the significance of the tune that hovers over the speaker's playthings?
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What does the scent of shiuli flowers symbolize for the speaker?
What does the scent of shiuli flowers symbolize for the speaker?
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Study Notes
The Speaker's Memories of Their Mother
- The speaker cannot remember their mother's face, but sometimes remembers a tune she used to hum while rocking their cradle.
- The scent of shiuli flowers in the early autumn morning reminds the speaker of their mother.
- The scent of the morning service in the temple also reminds the speaker of their mother.
The Speaker's Experience of Their Mother's Presence
- When the speaker looks out of their bedroom window into the blue sky, they feel their mother's still gaze on their face.
- The speaker feels their mother's presence spread all over the sky.
Background Information
- Rabindranath Tagore (1861) was an Indian poet and writer.
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Description
Read and reflect on an excerpt from a poem where the speaker reminisces about memories associated with their mother. The text describes moments when the scent of flowers or a familiar tune evoke memories of the mother.
