What the Thunder Said

Welcome to your What the Thunder Said

1. What is the primary theme in the lines "We who were living are now dying / With a little patience"?

2. The "hooded figure" that walks beside the speaker alludes to:

3. What is "the empty chapel" (line 389) a reference to?

4. In Hindu philosophy, what does "Datta" mean?

5. In Hindu philosophy, what does "Dayadhvam" mean?

6. "Damyata" means:

7. The repeated use of "DA" in the final section represents:

8. The reference to "Ganga" and "Himalaya" in this section signifies:

9. What is the significance of the three Sanskrit words "Datta," "Dayadhvam," and "Damyata" in the poem?

10. Which religious text does T.S. Eliot reference through the thunder's message?

11. How does the imagery in "What the Thunder Said" contrast with earlier sections of the poem?

12. What does the repeated use of the word "Shantih" at the end of the poem signify?

13. What is the primary theme of 'What the Thunder Said'?

14. What is the significance of ‘Datta, Dayadhvam, Damyata’?

15. The opening lines reference which biblical event?

16. The “third who walks always beside you” is a reference to which biblical story?

17. The word “Datta” in the poem means:

18. “Dayadhvam” in the poem means:

19. What does “Damyata” symbolize?

20. The thunder’s voice in the poem serves as:

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Girdhari Lal Suthar is a dedicated Senior Teacher in English and the founder of Gyankundli.com. With 1.9 years of blogging experience, he shares valuable content on English Grammar, Literature, Language, and Educational updates, helping aspirants, students and teachers stay informed and prepared.

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