English X - Chapter No.14 - Words/Meaning, About Poet, Central Idea and Summary

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THE HAND THAT ROCKS THE CRADLE IS THE HAND THAT RULES THE WORLD

Words/Meaning

S.No	Words	Meaning
1.	Cottage	A small house, hut of a poor man
2.	Grace	Smooth movement
3.	Hovel	A house in a very bad condition, A poor man's hut
4.	Hurled	Shouted insults
5.	Impearled	Decorated with pearls
6.	Mingled	Mixed with,
7.	Natal sod	Land of one's birth
8.	Palace	Official home of a king
9.	Rainbow	The colored arch made of seven colors which appear in the sky after rainstorms,
10.	Sacred	Connected with God
11.	Streamlets	Puts children on a working track
12.	Tender	Soft, Gentle, Mild
13.	Trophies	A shield or cup given as a prize for some great achievement, sometimes decorated with pearls
14.	Tempest	A violent storm
15.	Unresting	Always working

About Poet
William Ross Wallace, (1819-1881)

This poem is written by William Ross Wallace, (1819-1881). He was born in Lexington, Kentucky. His first poem appeared in 1837. He was a lawyer by profession, but spent more time on literature. He composed patriotic songs during the civil war which became popular. He was a friend of Edgar Allen Poe whom he resembled in both temperament and habits. He possessed a splendid imagination as well as poetic diction.

Central Idea

Reference
This poem is written by William Ross Wallace, (1819-1881). He was born in Dexington, Kentucky. His first poem appeared in 1837. He was lawyer by profession, but spent more time on literature. He composed patriotic songs during the civil war which became popular. He possessed a splendid imagination as well as poetic diction.
Central Idea
The Central idea of this poem is that the first, noblest and most sacred mission of the mother is to bring up children. Mothers are the real builders of our nation, in the sense that the character of a children made or marred by the mother. It is said that: “Educate women or mothers and the Nation will take charge of itself.”
Theme
A French ideologist Charles force said: “One could judge the degree of civilization of a country by the social and political possession of its mother.” OR " Hands of mother are blessings for all."

Summary

This poem is written by famous American poet William Ross Wallace. The poet is paying his homage to the mothers because of their holy and sacred task. The mothers bless the palace, cottage and poor man’s equally and make them colourful. Mother’s carry out a great sacred responsibility of bringing up the children. In this world, which is full of evils and vices, a mother is a mark of guidance and protection. Mothers are the actual trainee of the children. Her affection enables the children to recognize divinity and obey command of Allah. A child’s character depends directly upon the mothers. Behind every success of accomplishment of the great people is the hand of their mother. Due to the caring guidance which is given in a dedicated and caring manner, a mother can mold the character of a child in good shape. Mother’s words are so sanctimonious that they are sure to accepted because they are strengthened by the worship of angles. So it is true that a mother’s hand that brings up a child is the same that governs every sphere of life.