Short Question Answers of English 12
Unit 3: On His Blindness (Poem) - Based on the New Textbook (Punjab Curriculum)
Unit 3: On His Blindness (Poem)
Q1. What does the poet mean by "my light is spent"?
‘My light is spent’ means that poet has lost his eyesight and become blind.
Q2. Why does the poet feel that his "talent" is useless?
Blinded, the poet fears his artistic talent has become useless, leaving him powerless to serve God.
Q3. What fear does the poet express about serving God (Allah)?
He worries that since his talent has become useless, he may be judged for not using it.
Q4. What question does the poet ask about God's (Allah's) expectations?
The poet wonders whether God still expects service from a person who has lost the ability to perform it.
Q5. Who answers the poet's doubt in the poem?
Patience speaks up to resolve the poet’s doubts.
Q6. What is meant by "bear his mild yoke"?
By ‘Bear his mild yoke’ Milton means to endure God’s gentle trials with patience.
Q7. How does the poem describe those who actively serve God (Allah)?
Those who are obedient and patient are the true servants of God.
Q8. What is the meaning of the line "They also serve who only stand and wait"?
This line means that the true servants of God are those who remain patient before His will.
Q9. What is the central message or moral of the poem?
The poem conveys the moral message that we can also serve God through patience.
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