mother home. . A farmer decided to leave his old mother on top of a mountain. .
The governor realized his mistake and abolished the law. . Once in Shining, a cruel ruler declared that all old people must be put to death. .
Using the clever idea of his mother, the farmer made a rope of ashes. . When the farmer bade farewell, she advised him to return home with the aid of twigs. .
Filled with dread, he hid his mother in his home. . The mother dropped the small twigs as markers on the way to help her son return. B.
Answer the following questions in one or two sentences. . What was the cruel announcement made by the leader? .
Why was the farmer filled with sorrow? . What were the things carried by the farmer to the summit of the mountain? .
Why did the mother become anxious as they climbed up the mountain? . What did the mother drop along the way? About the Author: Matsuo Basho ( - ) is one of the most famous poets of Japan.
In Japan, many of his poems are seen on monuments and traditional sites. Basho was introduced to poetry at a young age, and he quickly became well known throughout Japan. He made a living as a teacher but later travelled throughout the country to gain inspiration for his writing. 10th - - .
What was the advice given by his mother for the safe return of her son? . Why did the farmer’s burden seem to be light on his way back home? Where did the farmer hide his mother?
. How did the farmer make the rope of ashes? On whose suggestion did he do it? .
How did the Governor realize his mistake? C. Answer each of the following in a paragraph of to words. .
Narrate the circumstances that led to the abandoning of the aged in Shining. . Describe the farmer’s painful journey up the mountain. .
‘The old are wise’. Prove this with reference to the