Night of the Scorpion

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Poetry | Nissim Ezekiel

What does the scorpion symbolize in the poem?

What does the scorpion symbolize in the poem? Or Write a short note on “The Scorpion”The scorpion in “Night of the Scorpion” is more than a small creature. It becomes a strong symb...
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What do the candles and lanterns symbolize?

What do the candles and lanterns symbolize?In “Night of the Scorpion” (1965), candles and lanterns play an important symbolic role. They appear when the villagers come to help the...
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What do the villagers mean by “sins of your previous birth”?

What do the villagers mean by “sins of your previous birth”?In the poem "Night of the Scorpion", the villagers use many religious and superstitious ideas to explain the mother’s pa...
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What does the word “sceptic” reveal about the father’s character?

What does the word “sceptic” reveal about the father’s character?In “Night of the Scorpion”, the poet uses the word “sceptic” to describe his father. This word is important because...
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What is the emotional tone of the final two lines?

What is the emotional tone of the final two lines?Or “My mother only said Thank God the scorpion picked on me And spared my children.”The final two lines of Night of the Scorpion c...
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Discuss the major themes in Nissim Ezekiel’s “Night of the Scorpion.”

Discuss the major themes in Nissim Ezekiel’s “Night of the Scorpion.” or How does the poet present fear, superstition, and maternal love in the poem?  ✪✪✪ “Night of the S...
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Discuss the major themes in Nissim Ezekiel’s “Night of the Scorpion.”

Discuss the major themes in Nissim Ezekiel’s “Night of the Scorpion.” or How does the poet present fear, superstition, and maternal love in the poem?  ✪✪✪  “Night of the Scorpion”...
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What does this poem reveal about rural Indian society? 

Explain how superstition and folk beliefs shape the villagers’ response to the scorpion sting in “Night of the Scorpion.” Or what does this poem reveal about rural Indian society?...
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Examine the character of the mother in “Night of the Scorpion.”

Examine the character of the mother in “Night of the Scorpion.” or How does the ending of the poem highlight her selfless and unconditional love?  ✪✪✪ “Night of the Scorpion” (196...
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Analyze the use of imagery in “Night of the Scorpion.”

Analyze the use of imagery in “Night of the Scorpion.” Or how does the use of imagery help to create fear, tension, and emotional depth?  “Night of the Scorpion” (1965) is a poem...
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Compare and contrast the superstition and rationality in “Night of the Scorpion”

Compare and contrast the attitudes of the villagers and the poet’s father in the poem. Or Compare and contrast the superstition and rationality in the poem.  ✪✪✪  “Night of the Sc...
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