english project (1).pdf for class 12 on a thing of beautytopic

english ppt

1. DAV PUBLIC SCHOOL
SUMBITTED BY-
KANIKA

2. I would like to convey my heartfelt gratitude to Mrs.
ANKITA MAHESHWARI for her tremendous support and
assistance in the completion of my project. I would also
like to thank our Principal, Mr. MANOJ THAKUR, for
providing me with this wonderful opportunity to work on a
project with the topic ‘A THING OF BEAUTY’ . The
completion of the project would not have been possible
without their help and insights.
Kanika
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

3. This is to certify that (KANIKA) of class XII has completed
his/her (ENGLISH) project titled (A THING OF BEAUTY ) under
the guidance of (ANKITA MAHESHWARI)for the academic year
(2024-25). The certified student has been dedicated throughout
his/her research and completed her/his work before the given
deadline without missing any important details from the project.
It is also certified that this project is the individual work of the
student and can be submitted for evaluation.
Student’s signature
Teacher’ s signature
CERTIFICATE

4. INDEX
About the Poet
Introduction
Summary
Literacy Device
Things of Beauty
Qualities of a thing of beauty
Reference to keeping quiet and the last lesson
Theme & Sub Theme
Teacher Sign
Bibliography

5. About The Poet
John Keats (born October 31,
1795, London, England—died
February 23, 1821, Rome, Papal
States [Italy]) was an English
Romantic lyric poet who devoted
his short life to the perfection of
a poetry marked by vivid imagery,
great sensuous appeal, and an
attempt to express a philosophy
through classical legend.

6. A Thing of Beauty is a poem written by the
famous romantic poet, John Keats. The poem
tells about how nature and its wonder mesmerize
us and take away all the sorrow that surrounds us
from time to time. Also If we notice, Endymionis
a poem by, John Keats, first published in 1818. It
begins with the line "A thing of beauty is a joy
forever". The poet says that a beautiful thing is a
source of endless joy. It has eternal beauty which
never fades away. A beautiful thing is like a
shady shelter which gives us a sleep full of sweet
dreams, good health and relaxation.
Introduction

7. The poet lists out some of the
beautiful things that surround us. As
the saying goes -"Beauty lies in the
eyes of the beholder. He says that the
numerous creations of God like the
Sun which gives us energy, the
moon’s beauty, the trees which give
us shade are the natural beauties
around us. The various animals like
the sheep that surround us make our
world lively.

8. Theme - Impact of
beauty on our lives
Sub Theme - Gratitude to
nature

9. Things of beauty mentioned in the
poem
. Shady Tress
. The Sun
. The Moon
. Beautiful daffodil flowers
. Streams of water
. Tales of heroic men who sacrifice their lives
. Dense green bushes of forest ferns where fragrant
musk roses grow

10. Qualities of a thing of beauty
1. Give everlasting joy .
2.Ageless .
3. Never goes waste.
4. Shelter and protects like a bower .
5. Relasx , comforts , invigorates us .

11. However, the beautiful things remove the pall of sadness from our lives
and make us happy and hopeful . We forget all our despair , acute
shortage of noble souls and misfortunes that overtake us to test our
forbearance . All beautiful things of nature are a boon for human beings.
The sun , the moon , the trees , daffodils , simple sheep, clear streams,
forests femes , musk rose etc. . provide us with peace and happiness.
Also , the glorious achievement for those mighty heroes and magnificent
rewards by god on he day of judgement for those mighty men , are
endless source of everlasting joy in addition to these , there are great
works of literature that lift our spirits. The poet calls the things of beauty
an elixir of life . They arelike an endless fountain that pours immortal-
drink from the heaven into our hearts .
Summary

12. Literacy Device
rhyme scheme: aabbc (forever, never, keep, sleep,
breathing)
Alliteration: (Sleep-Sweet)
Metaphor: bower Quiet (calmness of the bower is
compared to the calming effect of a beautiful thing ,
Immortal drinks ( beautiful objects of nature are forever
like a never ending portion of a drink)
Imagery: Trees giving shade (sprouting shady boon), growing
process of daffodils (daffodils with the green world they live
in), Clean river streams (Clear rills

13. References with last lesson
‘‘A Thing of Beauty ’’ tells us the value of beautiful things that
are all around us and that one must cherish them. They
provide us timeless joy and leave an unforgettable imprint on
our minds, therefore every beautiful thing is worth preserving.
Poem "Keeping Quiet" for highlights the powerful effects of
silence and introspection on both personal and global levels. By
suggesting we take a break from our constant activities, the poet
emphasizes the need for self-reflection to find inner peace and
harmony with nature.

14. Reference with The last lesson
‘‘A Thing of Beauty ’’ tells us the value of beautiful things that
are all around us and that one must cherish them. They
provide us timeless joy and leave an unforgettable imprint on
our minds, therefore every beautiful thing is worth preserving.
The 'Last Lesson' by Alphonse Daudet is mainly about the
longing to learn the mother tongue and love for it. It has a
sense of patriotism. They realize the importance of learning
their mother tongue and that they have been defeated by the
Germans because of their illiteracy

16. Bibliography
https://www.google.com/
www.wikipedia.org
www.learncbse.in