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The Lake Isle of Innisfree

In 'The Lake Isle of Innisfree,' the poet yearns to escape the noisy city for a peaceful life in nature, where he envisions building a simple cabin and cultivating a harmonious existence. His deep love for nature and longing for tranquility drive his desire to return to Innisfree, where he imagines finding solace in the sounds of the lake. Even in the city, the memories of Innisfree resonate within him, highlighting his profound connection to the natural world.

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The Lake Isle of Innisfree

In 'The Lake Isle of Innisfree,' the poet yearns to escape the noisy city for a peaceful life in nature, where he envisions building a simple cabin and cultivating a harmonious existence. His deep love for nature and longing for tranquility drive his desire to return to Innisfree, where he imagines finding solace in the sounds of the lake. Even in the city, the memories of Innisfree resonate within him, highlighting his profound connection to the natural world.

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THE LAKE ISLE OF INNISFREE by YB Yeats

Answer the following question in 30-40 words


Q1. What does the poet want to build on the isle?
Ans. When the poet returns to Innisfree, he wishes to build a small clay-and-
wattle cabin, plant nine rows of beans for food, and keep a beehive for honey
and peaceful living.

Q2. What is it about the Lake Isle of Innisfree that attracts the poet so much??
Ans. The Lake Isle of Innisfree attracts the poet because it offers peace, natural
beauty, and a simple life close to nature. Unlike the noisy city, it provides
solitude, calmness, and harmony, which the poet deeply longs for.

Q3. Why does the poet want to leave the city and go to Innisfree?
Ans. The poet wants to leave the city because it is noisy and crowded. At
Innisfree, he hopes to find peace, silence, and the beauty of nature, which his
heart deeply desires.

Q4. How does the poet imagine peace at Innisfree?


Ans. The poet imagines peace at Innisfree coming slowly, like the quiet sound of
crickets and the shining light of morning. He feels nature itself will give him
calmness and happiness.

Q5. What do you learn about the poet’s feelings from the poem?
Ans. The poet loves nature deeply and feels tired of city life. He longs for a
simple life, close to birds, water, and trees. His heart always dreams of peace in
Innisfree.

Answer the following question in 60-80 words

Q. Why does the poet hear the sound of the lake water even when he is far
away in the city?
Ans. The sound of the lake water lives in the poet’s imagination and memory.
Even when he stands on city streets, he hears it in his heart. This shows his
strong desire to be in Innisfree. The city may surround him, but his mind and
soul remain connected with nature, which gives him peace and comfort.

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