📘 WIND
By Subramania Bharati
(Class 9 English – Beehive – Poem)
✅ 1–40: Short Question‑Answers (2–3 lines each, colorful bullets before answers)
- Who is the poet of “Wind”?
🔵 The poet is Subramania Bharati, a famous Tamil freedom‑fighter and writer. - What is the central theme of the poem?
🟢 The poem celebrates the unstoppable energy and freedom of the wind. - How does the poet describe the wind’s movement?
🟡 It moves freely over mountains, enters homes, shakes trees, and plays with waves. - What moods does the wind evoke?
🔴 It brings both joy and fear—it’s lively and unpredictable. - Which natural elements does the wind touch?
🔵 It touches mountains, seas, trees, and flowers everywhere. - How does the poet feel about the wind?
🟣 He admires its freedom and power, and wants to be free like it. - What qualities of the wind does the poet envy?
🟢 Its restlessness, freedom, speed, and lack of restraint. - In which lines does the wind greet the poet’s homeland?
🟡 It says, “I have come over the seas, and I know the notes of your footsteps.” - How is the wind compared to a dancer?
🔴 It leaps on hills, waves in forests, and plays on the earth like a carefree dancer. - What emotions does the wind express?
🔵 It expresses joy, freedom, mischief, and sometimes wildness. - How does the wind affect the leaves and flowers?
🟣 It shakes them, sways them, and brings them to life. - What does the wind represent symbolically?
🟢 Freedom, unbounded spirit, courage, and change. - How does the poet contrast the wind with humans?
🟡 Humans are bound by limits, while the wind is limitless and free. - What sound is associated with the wind?
🔴 A rushing, whistling, excited sound that fills the air. - Which line shows the wind’s pride?
“No shackles can hold me, my feet wander at will.” - Why does the poet call the wind his friend?
🟢 He sees freedom and energy in it—things he deeply admires. - Where does the wind travel according to the poem?
🟥 It travels over oceans, mountains, plains, and forests. - How does the wind treat the poet’s home?
🟦 It knocks on the windows and sweeps across rooms with playful energy. - What does the wind do to the fields and crops?
🟨 It sways tall stalks and brings movement to the land. - How does the poem inspire the reader?
🟥 It motivates to seek freedom, courage, and a lively spirit. - What mood does the poem create?
🔵 Uplifting, energetic, and passionate. - Which devices are used to describe the wind?
🟣 Personification, imagery, simile, and strong verbs. - Name one simile used for the wind.
🟢 “Like a dancer I roam…” compares the wind to a dancer. - Why is personification important in this poem?
🟡 It gives life to the wind, making it feel humanly joyful and wild. - What is the tone of the poem?
🔴 Bold, free-spirited, celebratory, and confident. - Who is the intended reader or listener?
Anyone who wishes to feel freedom, courage, and inspiration. - What lesson does the poem teach?
🟩 That true freedom comes from courage and embracing life’s journey. - Why does the poet mention seas and mountains?
🟦 To emphasize the wind’s vast and untethered reach. - What makes the wind unpredictable?
🟧 Its sudden gusts, wild energy, and ability to travel anywhere. - How does the wind challenge limitations?
🟩 It floats across land and water without barrier or fear. - Which words show the wind’s passionate nature?
🟦 Words like “burning,” “dancing,” “tossing,” and “wandering.” - How does the wind reflect Indian spirit?
🟥 It symbolizes freedom from bondage and the spirit of independence. - What modern relevance does the poem have?
🟧 It inspires self-expression, breaking free from societal limits. - Why is the poem still popular in schools?
🟩 Because of its simple language, strong imagery, and inspiring message. - What imagery is most powerful here?
🟦 Wind swooping down on forests and fields, and racing waves at sea. - What emotion does ending line evoke?
🟥 A sense of restless freedom and joyful abandon. - Does the wind fear anything?
🟩 No—it proudly warns “no shackles can hold me.” - How do readers react to this poem?
🟦 With a sense of motivation and a desire to be free. - What feeling does wind bring to the poet’s heart?
🟧 A burning desire for liberty and living with energy. - Why is “Wind” a motivational poem?
🟩 Its bold celebration of freedom and courage lifts the spirit.
✅ 41–45: Long Question‑Answers (100–120 words each)
41. Describe how Bharati personifies the wind and its effect on the poem. 🟦
Bharati personifies the wind, giving it human traits—like the freedom to roam, joy to dance, and pride in its spirit. The wind knocks at windows, waves trees, and races across seas, as if alive. This makes it relatable and inspiring. Readers feel as though the wind carries a message of courage and living freely. Personification emphasizes that freedom isn’t just abstract—it’s a living, breathing force. This approach turns an ordinary element of nature into a teacher and companion, igniting the reader’s own desire for liberty.
42. What symbols and imagery make “Wind” powerful and memorable? 🟩
The poem is rich in symbolism and vivid imagery. Seas, mountains, forests, and fields symbolize vast possibilities. The wind as a dancer, rogue, and invincible spirit evokes energy. The use of “shackles,” “feet wander,” and “burning heart” intensifies the emotion. These images create a sensory experience: you hear the wind, feel its movement, and see its impact. Symbolically, the wind becomes a metaphor for human yearning for freedom, while the colorful comparisons make the message unforgettable and immersive.
43. How does “Wind” reflect the poet’s ideals and values? 🟥
Subramania Bharati was an ardent nationalist and champion of freedom. In “Wind,” his ideals shine through: restlessness, courage, defiance of restraint, and universal reach. The wind’s unstoppable movement mirrors the spirit of a nation seeking independence. Its fearless voice captures Bharati’s hope for liberation. The poem’s rhythmic energy and bold language reflect his passion and moral strength. It invites readers to adopt a similar fearless stance—uplifting, defiant, and ready to break chains. Thus, the poem is both a celebration and a call to action for personal and national freedom.
44. Why is the tone of “Wind” inspiring to readers? 🟨
“Wind” has an exhilarating, uplifting tone that excites and motivates. Bharati’s confident voice and rhythmic flow make the poem not just readable but felt. Readers sense the freedom in each line—no fear, no hesitation. The tone shifts from playful (“I swing trees”) to defiant (“No shackles can hold me”). This progression mirrors building courage, leaving the reader fired up. Its simplicity allows anyone to connect, while the dynamic tone makes it a rallying cry for personal empowerment.
45. What message does “Wind” convey to young minds today? 🟧
“Wind” urges youth to embrace freedom, energy, and courage in their lives. It encourages breaking free from societal constraints and pursuing one’s goals boldly. In an age of pressure and conformity, Bharati’s words remind young minds to stand up, travel their own path, and live with passion. It’s a timeless anthem for empowerment—encouraging readers to be fearless, curious, and unstoppable—just like the wind.
✅ 46–50: Value-Based Questions
46. What moral does “Wind” teach about courage? 🟦
It teaches that true courage comes from inner freedom and unbound spirit.
47. Why does the poem stress restlessness? 🟩
Because seeking change and not settling for limits helps us grow and evolve.
48. What values are highlighted in this poem? 🟥
Freedom, courage, defiance of limits, restlessness, and passion.
49. How can students apply the poem’s lessons in life? 🟨
By embracing challenges, staying curious, and refusing to be confined.
50. What broader lesson does “Wind” give about living life? 🟧
To live fully, passionately, and freely—like the wind sweeping across everything.