Walt Whitman's 'Noiseless Patient Spider'

The video discusses Walt Whitman's poem 'A Noiseless Patient Spider', prescribed in SYB English at Savitribai Phule University. It covers Whitman's biography, highlighting his influence as a poet and his use of free verse. The poem is analyzed for its theme, where the spider symbolizes the soul's quest for connection. The text of the poem is recited, followed by a philosophical interpretation of the spider's qualities. The video concludes with a discussion on the metaphor of the spider as a symbol of creativity and the natural bond with nature.

What is the title of the poem discussed in the video?

• Song of Myself

• Leaves of Grass

• Noiseless Patient Spider

• The Road Not Taken

Which university's syllabus includes the poem 'Noiseless Patient Spider'?

• Harvard University

• Savitribai Phule Pune University

• Oxford University

• Stanford University

Who is the author of the poem 'Noiseless Patient Spider'?

• Walt Whitman

• T.S. Eliot

• Emily Dickinson

• Robert Frost

Walt Whitman is often referred to as the father of what?

• Romanticism

• Symbolism

• Free Verse

• Modernism

What was controversial about Whitman's poetry collection 'Leaves of Grass'?

• Its overt sensuality

• Its political themes

• Its length

• Its religious content

What does the spider symbolize in the poem?

• A lazy creature

• A soul striving to connect

• A predator

• A symbol of fear

What action does the spider continuously perform in the poem?

• Hunting for food

• Building a web

• Running away

• Sleeping

What quality of the spider is highlighted as ideal by the poet?

• Its patience

• Its aggression

• Its size

• Its speed

What does the poet advise his soul to do, similar to the spider?

• Seek solitude

• Rest and relax

• Work tirelessly and speedily

• Avoid challenges

What is the repeated word in the poem that signifies the spider's action?

• Web

• Thread

• Silk

• Filament