Notes Class 9 Chapter 2.3 Kumarbharati English Maharashtra Board

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Somebody’s Mother – Notes

Introduction

• Poem by Mary Dow Brine.
• Highlights kindness and compassion toward the elderly.
• Encourages helping those in need without expecting anything in return.

Themes

• Kindness and Compassion
• Respect for the Elderly
• Selflessness
• The Circle of Life – Good deeds return to us in the future.

Moral

• Helping others brings happiness.
• What goes around, comes around.
• Small acts of kindness matter.

Poetic Devices

• Imagery → Vivid description of the woman, the street, and the boys.
• Rhyme Scheme → AABB pattern.
• Alliteration → “Somebody’s son and pride and joy.”
• Metaphor → “Like a flock of sheep” (comparing boys to sheep).

Important Words & Meanings

Key Points

• The poem emphasizes helping the needy and showing kindness.
• The boy’s act of kindness is selfless and heartfelt.
• The old woman’s prayer shows gratitude for kindness.
• Encourages empathy and respect for the elderly