Confessions of a Born Spectator
Confessions of a Born Spectator By Ogden Nash. Answers Question 1. What is the poet glad about ? Answer: The poet has always remained a spectator. He has never taken part in any athletics competition. He has never been hurt or wounded. All his limbs are intact. Naturally he is very glad. कवि सदा ही एक दर्शक रहा है। उसने कभी किसी खेल-स्पर्धा में हिस्सा नहीं लिया है। उसे कभी कोई चोट अथवा घाव नहीं हुआ है। उसके सभी अंग सलामत है। स्वाभाविक रूप से वह अत्यंत प्रसन्न है। Question 2. The poet admires the athletes. Give reasons for this admiration. Answer: The poet admires the athletes for their heroic deeds. He admires them for their fighting spirit and strong determination. वह खिलाड़ियों के वीरतापूर्ण कार्यों के लिए उनकी प्रशंसा करता है। वह उनकी मुकाबले की भावना तथा दृढ़ इच्छा-शक्ति के लिए प्रशंसा करता है। Question 3. Why does he call his spirit bashful ? Answer: He calls his spirit bashful because he feels weak and shy in the field of games and sports. कवि अपनी आत्मा क...