what is A thing of beauty

A thing of beauty is a joy forever

It's loveliness increases, it will never 

Pass into nothingness but will keep 

A bower quiet for us and a sleep 

Full of sweet dreams 

And health and quiet breathing 

Explanation :

In the given lines the poet speaks of the permanent nature of beautiful things which gives us enteral joy According to the poet beauty is permanent it is something that never faded away but increases with time 

As the sight of beautiful things get stored in our memory,  it's loveliness increases 

For the poet beauty also brings peace as it provides a quiet shady place to sleep and have sweet dreams this sound sleep brings mental peace which results in the good heath of our body and mind 

Therefore,  on every morrow, are we wreathing

A flowery band to bind us to the Earth, in spite of despondence, of the inhuman dearth 

Of Nobel natures, of the gloomy days, of all the unhealthy  ways made for our searching: yes, in spite of all, some shaped of beauty moves away the pall from our dark spirits.

Explanation : in these lines, the poet highlights that beautiful things are fundamentally important to us 

 beauty of the nature helps us prepare a wreath of flowers that strengthens our bonds with Earth

It essentially fills us with the spirit to live 

The poet also adds that life is full of trials and tribulations, lost faith and disappointments which fill us with stress, anxiety and fears All of these unhealthy and wicked ways of life are a result of our own actions

But in spite of all this, some wonderful sights of nature 

 If you were given an opportunity to share your perception of beauty, what would you say ? Explain 

Beauty for me is something that brings everlasting joy and happiness. It has a healing power that makes one forget all  the sorrows of life  For me everything that surrounds is beautiful,  finding this beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder The concept of beauty can be different for everyone one can even find beauty in the unwanted weeds or the humming of the bees if wanted 

Q Beauty is best left undefined  Support your position on this statement with your rationale, coupled with ideas in the poem 

It is true that beauty is best left undefined because that concept of beauty is unique for everyone.

There are so many concept, ideas and sources of beauty that is cannot be  defined under one quality or aspect 

One concrete thing that can, however, be said of beauty is that is brings peace happiness and joys in lives of people

Q Artists, singer, and musicians have a different perception of beauty as compared to people who are in other professions.

It is true that the concept of beauty while looking at a scenery which can act as an inspiration to them. In contrast, for singers or musicians,  beauty can be experienced or epiphany. Beauty is something that we perceive and respond to it brings a kind of experience, an aesthetic response that is a response to the thing's representational qualities, whether it is man-made or natural 

 

 

 

 

 

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