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Unit 12: Poetry : Nissim Ezekiel’s Night of the Scorpion

12.5 Review Questions Notes

1. Consider Nissim Ezekiel as a poet?
2. Write a critical appreciation of The Night of The Scorpion.
3. What are the remarkable features of the poetry of Nissim Ezekiel’ the night of scorpion?
Answers: Self-Assessment

1. (i) “He” refers to the scorpion.
(ii) He came inside the house to seek protection and shelter from the rain. He hid himself beneath
a sack of rice.
(iii) The sting of the scorpion’s tail caused much pain to the poet’s mother. He is therefore calling
its tail diabolic or devilish.
12.6 Further Readings

1. “English for Competitive Exams” By Dr. R.P. Bhatnagar
2. “Unique Quintessence of General English” Edited By Dr. S. Sen and Others and
revised by Dr. G.S. Mansukhani.

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