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What is the poem the builders about?

What is the poem the builders about?

‘The Builders’ by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow describes how a nation is built from the contributions of each and every individual of the country. The people from both the past and present collectively work for a nation’s advancement.

What does Henry Longfellow say about the builders ‘?

On “The Builders” by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow One of these is that we are the builders of our lives. Then in terms of construction materials it gives advice on how to build a good life.

What advice does the poet give to build a good life?

He should view Success and Failure equally. Even when the results of his hard work are destroyed, he should get ready to build them. He should not tell others about his losses. He should persevere, always being optimistic.

What according to the speaker makes our lives incomplete?

According to the speaker, dying without achieving anything is not the goal of life. Our soul will really be dead if we ignore our duties, not see things for what they really are and let ourselves slumber away to our ends.

What king of the poem is the builders?

Just after first reading about the project, I came across The Builders by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and was especially struck by the opening stanza: ‘All are architects of Fate, Working in these walls of time/Some with massive deeds and great, Some with ornaments of rhyme.

When was the builders written?

1st. 1899. Written by Louis Wain.

What is the advice given to us by the poet?

The poet teaches us to work with a spirit of courage. He says that we should be busy in useful works. We should make our life wholesome useful and successful. The poet advises the young men that they should always be busy in doing noble deeds.

What is the advice of the poet?

the poet advises us not to waste time in watching that idot box ..instead we can read books to build up our knowledge and to skill up our power of imagination..

What is the goal of life according to Longfellow?

According to Longfellow, the purpose of our lives should be to live our life to the fullest. EXPLANATION: This is taken from a poem, A Psalm of Life written by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.

How does Longfellow exhort to lead a meaningful life?

According to the speaker in Longfellow’s poem ‘A Psalm of Life’ this life is ‘not an empty dream’. So it’s important to make the most of this short life. We can set examples before others by achieving great height of success. Thus we can inspire downhearted people to follow our footprints and regain the hope.

Who was Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s wife?

Fanny Appleton Longfellowm. 1843–1861
Mary Storer Potterm. 1831–1835
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow/Wife

How old was Henry Wadsworth Longfellow when he died?

75 years (1807–1882)
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow/Age at death

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