Understanding Themes and Symbols in 'The Visitor'

The video summarizes 'The Visitor' by Nasa Misakal, exploring the poet's experience with a crow that signals an impending visitor. The poet reflects on cultural beliefs about crows and visitors, his expectations, and the reality of the visitor's arrival. Ultimately, the visitor is ordinary, contrasting with the poet's initial anticipation.

What is the main theme of the poem 'The Visitor' by Nasa Misakal?

• A conversation with a friend

• A dream about the future

• A journey through a forest

• A crow's visit and its significance

How does the poet describe the crow's eyes?

• Dull and uninterested

• Bright and cheerful

• Baleful and fixed

• Gentle and kind

What does the poet compare the crow's neck to?

• A nagging woman's neck

• A snake's neck

• A tree branch

• A swan's neck

What message does the poet believe the crow conveys?

• The end of a journey

• The arrival of a visitor

• A promise of wealth

• A warning of danger

According to Hindu belief, what does a crow's call signify?

• The arrival of a visitor

• A sign of good luck

• A message from ancestors

• A change in weather

What was the poet's initial expectation of the visitor?

• An angel or a temptation

• A family member

• A stranger with gifts

• A long-lost friend

How did the poet feel after the actual visitor arrived?

• Indifferent

• Excited

• Relieved

• Disappointed

What did the poet and the visitor do during the visit?

• Smoked more than they talked

• Cooked a meal together

• Played a game

• Had a deep conversation

What realization did the poet have at the end of the poem?

• He should have prepared a feast

• He should have ignored the crow

• He should have expected an ordinary visitor

• He should have gone on a journey

What does the poet compare the ordinariness of the event to?

• A dream

• A festival

• A regular day

• A miracle