The Lotus Poem by Toru Dutt
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What does the victory of the lotus symbolize?

  • The supremacy of western culture
  • The unity of different flower factions
  • The beauty of lily and rose combined
  • The triumph of Indian culture over the western world (correct)

In the poem, who are considered the main rivals?

  • The lotus and the rose (correct)
  • The lily and the lily-white
  • Flora and Cupid
  • Juno and Flora

What is Flora known for?

  • Goddess of fruit and nutrition
  • Goddess of beauty and strength
  • Goddess of love and romance
  • Goddess of vegetation and flowers (correct)

What color is the lily described as?

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Which goddess is known for having a stately beauty?

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Which flower is associated with love in Roman mythology?

<p>The rose (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'flower-factions' refer to?

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What does the word 'strife' imply in the context of the content?

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What flower does Love initially ask for from Flora?

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Who is Flora in the context of the poem?

<p>The goddess of flowers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which two flowers are described as rivals in the poem?

<p>The lily and the rose (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What color combination does the lotus possess according to the poem?

<p>Rose-red and lily-white (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which literary form does ‘The Lotus’ represent?

<p>A Petrarchan sonnet (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which Indian deities are mentioned as having a significant connection to the lotus?

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What is the primary theme of the poem ‘The Lotus’?

<p>A competition for beauty among flowers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Toru Dutt's familial background as described in the content?

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Flashcards

Petrarchan sonnet

A type of sonnet with a specific rhyme scheme and structure, consisting of 14 lines divided into two main parts: an octave (8 lines) and a sestet (6 lines).

Flora

The goddess of flowers in Roman mythology, associated with beauty, spring, and nature.

Lotus

A flower often depicted in Indian art and mythology, symbolizing purity, beauty, and spiritual awakening.

The Lotus

A poem about a contest among flowers to determine the most beautiful, with the rose and lily as rivals.

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The lotus's unique beauty

The main theme of the poem, contrasting the lily's elegance and the rose's passionate redness to the lotus's perfect blend of both.

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Beauty contest metaphor

The poet uses an analogy of a beauty contest, comparing the rose and lily's rivalry to a competition for the title of the most beautiful flower.

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Flora's choice

In the poem, Flora chooses the lotus as the queen of flowers because it beautifully combines the whiteness of the lily and the redness of the rose, surpassing both in beauty.

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The lotus's superiority

The poet emphasizes that the lotus surpasses the lily and the rose in beauty by combining their best qualities.

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Rivals in the poem

In the poem 'The Lotus', the lily and the rose are rivals competing for the title of superior flower.

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Who is Flora?

The goddess Flora represents vegetation and flowers, symbolizing the beauty and abundance of nature.

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Symbolic Meaning of Lotus Victory

The lotus, symbolizing Indian culture, triumphs over the lily and rose, representing Western culture.

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Lily's Resemblance to Juno

Standing tall and confident, the lily resembles the goddess Juno, known for her majestic beauty.

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Lily's Color Description

The lily's pale color refers to its light or delicate appearance compared to the rose's bright red.

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Strife Between Lily and Rose

The lily and rose engage in a struggle for recognition and superiority, symbolized by their clashing colors and vying for title.

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Lily's Posture

The lily stands straight and tall, displaying its pride and confidence.

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Cupid's Role in the Poem

Cupid, the god of love, represents the force of love and desire in the poem.

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Study Notes

The Lotus Poem

  • Love sought a flower to be queen among flowers, the lily and rose had been rivals
  • Flower factions argued over which was better, rose or lily, both were beautiful
  • Love requested a flower that combined the beauty of both rose and lily
  • Flora, goddess of flowers, chose the lotus for its beauty blending rose-red and lily-white

About the Poet Toru Dutt

  • Toru Dutt was a famous Indian poet
  • Her writing in English was notable
  • Her family was impressed by Western culture but she remained deeply connected to Indian epics
  • She studied the Ramayana, Mahabharata, Vishnu Purana and the Bhagavata
  • Her poems show a strong connection to India's cultural heritage

About the Poem "The Lotus"

  • The poem is a sonnet
  • It's a Petrarchan sonnet
  • The lotus is a favourite flower in Indian mythology and culture; a symbol of beauty, purity and divinity
  • Representing a blend of both Western and Indian ideals/traditions, the poem depicts the victory of Indian culture

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Explore the rich symbolism and cultural connections in Toru Dutt's sonnet 'The Lotus'. This quiz delves into the contrasts of flower beauty and the essence of Indian mythology depicted in the poem. Understand how Dutt merges Western and Indian ideals through her work.

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