The Enchanted Shirt Analysis

The video tutorial introduces a new poem, 'The Enchanted Shirt' by John Hay, found in the class 7 main course book. The teacher provides an overview of the poem, which tells the story of a king who believes he is sick and seeks a cure by wearing the shirt of a happy man. The poem explores themes of happiness and contentment. The teacher recites the poem and discusses its moral, encouraging students to reflect on the meaning of true happiness.

Who is the author of the poem 'The Enchanted Shirt'?

• William Wordsworth

• Emily Dickinson

• John Hay

• Robert Frost

What is the main theme introduced in the poem?

• A king's battle with illness

• A sailor's journey

• A knight's quest

• A farmer's daily life

What was the king's condition at the beginning of the poem?

• He was asleep

• He felt sick

• He was healthy and strong

• He was traveling

How did the king initially try to cure his illness?

• By consulting doctors

• By going on a journey

• By eating special food

• By praying

What was the king's initial reaction to the doctors' failure?

• He cut off their heads

• He ignored them

• He rewarded them

• He sent them away

What was unique about the prescription given to the king?

• It involved a rare herb

• It was a secret chant

• It required a happy man's shirt

• It was a magical potion

What did the courtiers search for to cure the king?

• A wise sage

• A happy man

• A magical potion

• A rare flower

What did the courtiers find during their search?

• Many happy men

• A magical potion

• A wise sage

• No happy man

What was the beggar doing when the courtiers found him?

• Whistling and laughing

• Reading a book

• Begging for food

• Sleeping

Why couldn't the beggar help the king?

• He was too far away

• He had no shirt

• He was too busy

• He was not happy