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What does the victory of the lotus symbolize?
What does the victory of the lotus symbolize?
In the poem, who are considered the main rivals?
In the poem, who are considered the main rivals?
What is Flora known for?
What is Flora known for?
What color is the lily described as?
What color is the lily described as?
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Which goddess is known for having a stately beauty?
Which goddess is known for having a stately beauty?
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Which flower is associated with love in Roman mythology?
Which flower is associated with love in Roman mythology?
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What does the term 'flower-factions' refer to?
What does the term 'flower-factions' refer to?
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What does the word 'strife' imply in the context of the content?
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?
What flower does Love initially ask for from Flora?
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Who is Flora in the context of the poem?
Who is Flora in the context of the poem?
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Which two flowers are described as rivals in the poem?
Which two flowers are described as rivals in the poem?
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What color combination does the lotus possess according to the poem?
What color combination does the lotus possess according to the poem?
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Which literary form does ‘The Lotus’ represent?
Which literary form does ‘The Lotus’ represent?
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Which Indian deities are mentioned as having a significant connection to the lotus?
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’?
What is the primary theme of the poem ‘The Lotus’?
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What was Toru Dutt's familial background as described in the content?
What was Toru Dutt's familial background as described in the content?
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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.
