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What are Steele’s views on modern men?
According to Steele today man has become completely materialistic. He has no time and inclination to think about his near and dear ones who had departed due to death.
What is Steele trying to recall in the present essay?
Steele is trying to recall the events of his past life. Initially, he recalls the sorrowful event of his father’s death. At that time he was only five years old. Write the main characteristics of Steele’s essay.
Ans. Steele’s essays contain simple, fluent and forceful language. It is highly impressive. His style is simple, lucid and vigorous. It is remarkable for its simplicity and clarity. There is refined simplicity in style. He has perfect command over language. He writes with ease. His style is plain in its approach.
What was Steele’s experience of the first sense of sorrow?
Steele’s first sense of sorrow was upon death of his father who died when Steele was five years old. He saw the dead body of his father-lying in a coffin when he entered the room.
Write a short note on the character of Will Honey Comb.
Will Honey Comb, the elderly gallant, inspite of Advanced years maintains a good physique. Like his body his mind is also youthful. He talks a great deal about the ladies, their fashions and their love affairs. Where women are not concerned he is an honest man.
How many members of the “Spectator Club” have been delineated? Describe briefly the members of the ‘Spectator Club’.
There are seven members in the essay ‘Spectator Club’, Mr. Spectator, Sir Roger De Coverley, The Layer, Sir Anrew Free port, Captain Sentry. Will Honey Comp, The Clergyman are the members of Spectator Club.
What does Addison discuss in his essay, ‘Sir Roger at Church’? In the essay ‘Sir Roger at Church’ Addison throws light on a number of peculiarities and oddities of Sir Roger by studying his behaviour in the Church.
What is the purpose of Addison in writing this essay?
The purpose of writing this essay is to improve the manners and morals of his age. The essayist presents Sir Roger as a model for other squires to follow.
JNCU B.A. First Year English Literature Second Paper
What type of a person is Sir Roger?
Sir Roger is a religious minded person. He devotes considerable attention to matters pertaining to the church. He sees to it that his tenants attend church regularly.
What are the special occasions for the country people?
Country Sundays are special occasions for the country people. In the village on a Sunday people come to the church in their best dresses. In what way has the Country Sunday great education value?
On this day, the villagers forget the selfishness, the parish politics is freely discussed and so their wits are sharpened and their manners are refined. Each tries to outshine the other.
What are the important qualities of Addison’s humour?