Father to Son - Elizabeth Jennings Quiz

Discuss the theme of communication in 'Father to Son'.

• The theme of who is better of the two in communication

• The theme is of importance of communication

• Difficulties and misunderstandings between generations

• The theme of ego which is the culprit and must not be ignored

Assertion: The speaker and his son speak like strangers, indicating a lack of understanding between them.

Reason: The father has chosen to ignore his son's interests and build a relationship based on the son's childhood.

• (a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is a correct explanation of Assertion (A).

• (b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R) is not a correct explanation of Assertion (A).

• (c) Assertion (A) is true and Reason (R) is false.

• (d) Assertion (A) is false and Reason (R) is true.

Assertion: The line "This child is built to my design" suggests that the son's characteristics are entirely shaped by the father.

Reason: The father feels a strong connection and understanding of his son's preferences.

• (a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is a correct explanation of Assertion (A).

• (b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R) is not a correct explanation of Assertion (A).

• (c) Assertion (A) is true and Reason (R) is false.

• (d) Assertion (A) is false and Reason (R) is true.

Assertion: The speaker wishes for his son to be prodigal, returning to his father's house.

Reason: The father desires his son to find comfort in the familiar, returning to the home he once knew.

 

• (a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is a correct explanation of Assertion (A).

• (b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R) is not a correct explanation of Assertion (A).

• (c) Assertion (A) is true and Reason (R) is false.

• (d) Assertion (A) is false and Reason (R) is true.

Assertion: The phrase "Silence surrounds us" represents the peace and understanding between the father and son.

Reason: The prevailing silence highlights the depth of their unspoken connection.

• (a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is a correct explanation of Assertion (A).

• (b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R) is not a correct explanation of Assertion (A).

• (c) Both Assertion and Reason are false.

• (d) Assertion (A) is false and Reason (R) is true.

1. CHOOSE FROM THE WORDS GIVEN BELOW APPROPRIATELY TO FILL IN THE BLANKS WHICH DESCRIBE THE TONE OF THE POET

2. estrangement , sorrow, contemplative, introspection, yearning

4. 1. The poet's tone in "Father to Son" can be described as _____________, as he grapples with the complexities of the father-son relationship.

5. 2. Elizabeth Jennings conveys a sense of _______________ in the poem, reflecting the emotional distance between the speaker and his son.

6. 3. The poet adopts a tone of____________ when expressing the father's desire for his son to return to the familiar and known.

7. 4. The overall tone of the poem is characterized by a profound sense of ___________, as the father and son struggle to bridge the gap in their understanding.

8. 5. Elizabeth Jennings employs a tone of _______________ as the speaker reflects on the challenges of building a relationship with his son based on past memories.