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2. What does the poet like to do when it rains?
Ans: When it rains, the poet feels nostalgic and draws comfort when he lies with his
head pressed against the pillow of his cottage chamber bed and listens to the pitter-
patter of the soft rain.

3. What is the single major memory that comes to the poet? Who are the
“darling dreamers” he refers to?
Ans: The single major memory that comes to the poet is that of his mother and her
tender and loving look.
The “darling dreamers” are the poet and his siblings in their childhood when they
were lovingly put to sleep by their mother.

4. Is the poet now a child? Is his mother still alive?
Ans: No, the poet is not a child now. He is an adult. He reminisces the fond
memories of his mother when he is inside his cosy cottage listening to the rhythmic
sound of the rain on the roof.

II. 1. When you were a young child, did your mother tuck you in, as the poet’s
did?
Ans: Yes, my mother used to tuck me in when I was a young child, just like the
poet’s mother did. (Self-experience question)

2. Do you like rain? What do you do when it rains steadily or heavily as
described in the poem?
Ans: Yes, I like the rain. When it rains steadily I get into my house and enjoy the
weather with family. We enjoy tea. It is wonderful experience (self-experience
question)

3. Does everybody have a cosy bed to lie in when it rains? Look around you
and describe how different kinds of people or animals spend time, seek shelter
etc. during rain.
Ans: No, everybody is not fortunate enough to have a cosy bed to lie in when it
rains. Not everybody gets to enjoy the comfort of cosy homes during rain. I have
seen animals seeking shelter under trees and under the tin roofs of the small
roadside tea stalls. The people passing by shoo away these animals. The poor
animals are left shivering and drenching on the roads. On the other hand the
shopkeepers of such stalls are delighted as the people waiting for the rain to subside
often end up buying tea and snacks.

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