To the Pupils

Reference:

This beautiful piece of poetry has been selected from the poem “To the Pupils” composed by romantic poet “Henry L. Derozio”.

Context:

The poet himself is a teacher. He describes the feelings of joy when he sees his student getting knowledge. He feels happy when he thinks that in future his student will get name and fame.

Explanation Central Idea :

The poet tells us about important role of teacher in someone’s life. As a child student is very ignorant. His mental-powers are closed like buds. But the company of a teacher breaks his fetters of ignorance. When the student gets knowledge, he tries to test it and uses it in taking decision. He passes trough many circumstance and experiences that mould his character. When after getting knowledge, a student earns name and fame. Seeing the success of his student, teacher is on cloud nine. He expresses his satisfaction thinking that his life has been meaningful and his hard work has been in right direction and fruitful.