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What do the bangle sellers bear to the temple fair?
What do the bangle sellers bear to the temple fair?
To whom are the bangle sellers' bangles meant to be sold?
To whom are the bangle sellers' bangles meant to be sold?
What color are the bangles suited for a maiden’s wrist?
What color are the bangles suited for a maiden’s wrist?
Which color of bangles is described as matching the flame of a bride's marriage fire?
Which color of bangles is described as matching the flame of a bride's marriage fire?
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For whom are the purple and gold flecked grey bangles meant?
For whom are the purple and gold flecked grey bangles meant?
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Study Notes
The Poem "The Bangle Sellers"
- The poem is written by Sarojini Naidu.
- The poem is about bangle sellers who sell their wares at a temple fair.
Description of Bangle Types
- There are various types of bangles described in the poem, each suitable for different women.
- Some bangles are silver and blue, resembling mountain mist, and are suitable for maidens.
- Some bangles are flushed like buds on a woodland stream and are also for maidens.
- Some bangles are aglow with the bloom of new-born leaves.
- Some bangles are like fields of sunlit corn and are suitable for brides on their bridal morning.
- Some bangles are like the flame of a marriage fire or the hue of a heart's desire.
- Some bangles are purple and gold flecked grey, suitable for women who have journeyed through life midway.
Characteristics of Women Associated with Bangle Types
- Maidens are associated with delicate and dreamy bangles.
- Brides are associated with bright and festive bangles.
- Women who have journeyed through life midway are associated with bangles that reflect their maturity, experience, and marital status.
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Description
This quiz is about a poem by Sarojini Naidu, India's nightingale. It describes the beauty of bangles and their significance in Indian culture.
