PPT: Childhood | English Class 11 PDF Download

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C h i l d h o o d
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C h i l d h o o d
Key Points of the Poem
Lost Innocence
The poem deals with the lost childhood 
in the harsh world and the poet try to 
relocate in the face of an innocent 
infant. He recalled many times and told 
the readers that the world is ready to 
snatch away your innocence and basic 
nature by manipulating you every time 
and through their hypocritical behavior.
Disillusionment
He also was surprised to know there is 
no hell and heaven and nowhere in 
geography. Next, adults are hypocritical 
in nature and they tend to develop this 
factor in children and innocent people 
also. Their actions never match their 
words and produce their own thoughts.
Rediscovery
In the last stanza, the poet wants the 
readers to know and locate their 
childhood. It had gone and can be 
found on the face of an innocent infant.
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C h i l d h o o d
Key Points of the Poem
Lost Innocence
The poem deals with the lost childhood 
in the harsh world and the poet try to 
relocate in the face of an innocent 
infant. He recalled many times and told 
the readers that the world is ready to 
snatch away your innocence and basic 
nature by manipulating you every time 
and through their hypocritical behavior.
Disillusionment
He also was surprised to know there is 
no hell and heaven and nowhere in 
geography. Next, adults are hypocritical 
in nature and they tend to develop this 
factor in children and innocent people 
also. Their actions never match their 
words and produce their own thoughts.
Rediscovery
In the last stanza, the poet wants the 
readers to know and locate their 
childhood. It had gone and can be 
found on the face of an innocent infant.
Stanza 1
The Poet's Words
"When did my childhood go? Was it the day I ceased to be 
eleven, Was it the time I realized that Hell and Heaven, Could 
not be found in Geography, And therefore could not be, Was 
that the day!"
Analysis
In the above stanza, the poet wonders where his childhood had 
gone. He said and wondered that maybe it had come to an end 
when he was 11 years old. Or it may come to an end when Hell and 
Heaven were nowhere to be found. He came to know that these 
were imaginary and could not be found even in geography.
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C h i l d h o o d
Key Points of the Poem
Lost Innocence
The poem deals with the lost childhood 
in the harsh world and the poet try to 
relocate in the face of an innocent 
infant. He recalled many times and told 
the readers that the world is ready to 
snatch away your innocence and basic 
nature by manipulating you every time 
and through their hypocritical behavior.
Disillusionment
He also was surprised to know there is 
no hell and heaven and nowhere in 
geography. Next, adults are hypocritical 
in nature and they tend to develop this 
factor in children and innocent people 
also. Their actions never match their 
words and produce their own thoughts.
Rediscovery
In the last stanza, the poet wants the 
readers to know and locate their 
childhood. It had gone and can be 
found on the face of an innocent infant.
Stanza 1
The Poet's Words
"When did my childhood go? Was it the day I ceased to be 
eleven, Was it the time I realized that Hell and Heaven, Could 
not be found in Geography, And therefore could not be, Was 
that the day!"
Analysis
In the above stanza, the poet wonders where his childhood had 
gone. He said and wondered that maybe it had come to an end 
when he was 11 years old. Or it may come to an end when Hell and 
Heaven were nowhere to be found. He came to know that these 
were imaginary and could not be found even in geography.
Stanza 2
The Poet's Question
"When did my childhood go? Was it 
the time I realized that adults were 
not all they seemed to be, They 
talked of love and preached of love, 
But did not act so lovingly, Was that 
the day!"
Hypocrisy of Adults
In the above lines, the poet again 
wonders and asks the same question 
about where his childhood has gone? 
He wonders what may be his 
childhood and innocence left when 
he shattered seeing the world with 
new eyes and new perception.
Double Standards
He says that adults are hypocrites 
and their actions do not match with 
their preachings. They talk about love 
but never behaved like adults and 
spread love. They are double-faced 
and know how to manipulate 
everyone.
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C h i l d h o o d
Key Points of the Poem
Lost Innocence
The poem deals with the lost childhood 
in the harsh world and the poet try to 
relocate in the face of an innocent 
infant. He recalled many times and told 
the readers that the world is ready to 
snatch away your innocence and basic 
nature by manipulating you every time 
and through their hypocritical behavior.
Disillusionment
He also was surprised to know there is 
no hell and heaven and nowhere in 
geography. Next, adults are hypocritical 
in nature and they tend to develop this 
factor in children and innocent people 
also. Their actions never match their 
words and produce their own thoughts.
Rediscovery
In the last stanza, the poet wants the 
readers to know and locate their 
childhood. It had gone and can be 
found on the face of an innocent infant.
Stanza 1
The Poet's Words
"When did my childhood go? Was it the day I ceased to be 
eleven, Was it the time I realized that Hell and Heaven, Could 
not be found in Geography, And therefore could not be, Was 
that the day!"
Analysis
In the above stanza, the poet wonders where his childhood had 
gone. He said and wondered that maybe it had come to an end 
when he was 11 years old. Or it may come to an end when Hell and 
Heaven were nowhere to be found. He came to know that these 
were imaginary and could not be found even in geography.
Stanza 2
The Poet's Question
"When did my childhood go? Was it 
the time I realized that adults were 
not all they seemed to be, They 
talked of love and preached of love, 
But did not act so lovingly, Was that 
the day!"
Hypocrisy of Adults
In the above lines, the poet again 
wonders and asks the same question 
about where his childhood has gone? 
He wonders what may be his 
childhood and innocence left when 
he shattered seeing the world with 
new eyes and new perception.
Double Standards
He says that adults are hypocrites 
and their actions do not match with 
their preachings. They talk about love 
but never behaved like adults and 
spread love. They are double-faced 
and know how to manipulate 
everyone.
Stanza 3
Repeated Question
"When did my childhood go?"
Independent Thinking
"Was it when I found my mind was really mine, To use whichever way I choose"
Original Thoughts
"Producing thoughts that were not those of other people But my own, and mine alone Was that the day!"
In the third stanza, the poet repeats the same question as to where his childhood has gone. He searched for possibilities and wondered 
about that day when his childhood was gone or snatched away. When he realized he could have his own thoughts and perceptions related 
to the world and people. He was no longer bound by anyone. His thoughts are free and his own. When he became master of his own deeds 
and intellect he realized that this must be the day when his childhood separated away from him.