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THERE'S A GOOD TIME COMING
Words/Meaning
S.No | Words | Meaning |
---|---|---|
1. | Acknowledge | Admit |
2. | Beaten | Defeated |
3. | Cannon-balls | Shells fired from guns |
4. | Certain | Sure |
5. | Dare | Have Courage |
6. | Fellow | Person |
7. | Good time | Usually means a short period of enjoyment; here it means an
era of happiness which will possibly last forever, An age of joy and peace |
8. | Glisten | Shine |
9. | Glory's sake | To win fame and honour |
10. | Impulse | Push, Urge, here direction |
11. | Monster of iniquity | Gross injustice |
12. | Outclassed | Proved to be inferior |
13. | Ray | A beam of light |
14. | State of mind | Mental condition |
15. | Supersede | Take the place of |
16. | Slaughter | Murder, Kill |
15. | To lose heart | To give up hopes |
15. | Will | Determination |
About Poet
Charles Mackay (1814-1889)
Central Idea
This poem is written by Charles Mackay (1814-1889), a Scottish song writer. He was born in Perth. His mother died while he was an infant. He went to school in Brussels in 1828 and began writing verses in both English and French in 1880. He returned to London and worked for the “Morning Chronicle” till 1884 and then became editor of “Argus”. Besides his extremely popular songs, some of which still live, Mackay wrote books on travel, history and biography and was a good all round journalist.
Central Idea
The Central Idea of this poem is that an era is to come with there will be no war because there will be a radical change in the outlook of people and nations. The poet Charles Mackay is optimistic that in future nations will agree to code of national behavior humanity will emerge from the dark nights of wars and destructions and hail down of a new better era of peace and prosperity.
OR
The world is going to be a peaceful and happy place to live in. There will be no wars, no injustice and no fear. Happiness will prevail in the world.Theme
“Hope Sustains the World.”
Summary
OR
The wars will come to an end. The injustice will vanish from this world. People will be civilized and educated. there will be happiness all around the world. However, everyone will have to contribute to making the world a peaceful place to live in. It will take some time. There is a good time coming. The poet is optimistic about it. He urges to work for it and to wait for it patiently.
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