The Frog and the Nightingale

For properly understanding this class, please DO NOT increase the speed of this video to save time. You will not understand even a single word. This is a power-packed video and its every word is important. You will ace your exam if you follow my advice; that’s for certain. God bless you.❤

This video contains the following:
* Detailed explanation of the poem
* Prominent Figures of Speech used in the poem
* The background of the poem
* The structure of the poem
* Detailed character sketch of the frog (Arrogant and Self-Centered, Manipulative and Exploitative, Jealous and Insecure, Insensitive and Callous, Hypocritical and Deceptive, Ruthless and Uncompassionate, Desire for Power and Control, Fear of Becoming Irrelevant, Symbol of Mediocrity)
* Detailed character sketch of the nightingale (Innocent and Naïve, Talented and Passionate, Modest and Humble, Eager to Please, Trusting and Gullible, Resilient but Fragile, Dependent on Approval, Victim of Exploitation, Symbol of Genuine Talent, Tragic Heroine)
* Mock Test based on the poem
1. What does the frog’s constant croaking despite the complaints from other creatures imply about his character?
2. Why did the other creatures in Bingle Bog loathe the frog’s voice but still tolerate it?
3. How does the nightingale’s reaction to the frog’s initial criticism reveal her personality?
4. What can be inferred about the frog’s motivation when he offers to train the nightingale?
5. How does the nightingale’s dependence on applause affect her over time?
6. What does the nightingale’s ultimate fate suggest about the consequences of blind trust and excessive influence from others?
7. How does the reaction of the bog creatures to the nightingale’s initial performance contrast with their later reactions, and what does this signify?
8. What can be inferred about the frog’s feelings towards the nightingale’s success?
9. How does the frog’s behavior after the nightingale’s death reflect his true nature?
10. What does the poem suggest about the balance between artistic integrity and commercial success through the nightingale’s experience?

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Sunil Bhasin