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  NCERT Solutions For Class 11 English Hornbill Father to Son ( Elizabeth Jennings)   CONTENTS   Ø Theme Ø Summary Ø Poetic Device Ø Stanza based Q-Ans Ø Question Answers   Theme The poem unfolds a poignant conflict between a father and his son, characterized by a profound lack of communication. Despite sharing the same physical space, they exist as strangers within the confines of their home or the larger world. The father reflects on this emotional chasm, which serves as the focal point of the poem.   In his contemplation, the father employs agrarian imagery to convey a sense of alienation, akin to sowing seeds in unfamiliar soil that he cannot claim as his own. He candidly acknowledges his inability to comprehend his son's passions and longs for a return akin to the Prodigal Son from the biblical parable. Expressing a willingness to forgive, the father hopes to cultivate a renewed love from the soil of sorrow.   C...

  NCERT Solutions For Class 11 English Hornbill Childhood ( Markus Natten)   CONTENTS Ø Theme Ø Summary Ø Poetic Device Ø Stanza based Q-Ans Ø Question Answers   Theme/ central idea "Childhood" by Markus Natten delves into the poet's contemplation of his bygone youth, meticulously examining the nuances of innocence that characterize this phase. Childhood embodies an era marked by unconditional love for all. The poet earnestly endeavors to identify pivotal moments when his perceptions and understandings of the world underwent transformation. The poem explores the thematic terrain of losing childhood, marking the initial steps toward maturity, characterized by rational and sensible thinking. Additionally, it underscores maturity as the capacity to independently form opinions, free from external influences. The poem also alludes to the prevalent hypocrisy in society, where apparent harmony masks underlying discord among individuals.  ...