Visual Story: Magnifying Glass | English Poorvi Class 8 - New NCERT PDF Download

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Magnifying Glass
A Journey Through Hidden Wonders
Stanza 1 
The speaker introduces a "round glass," meaning a magnifying glass, describing it 
as something magical.
When he looks through it, ordinary things suddenly appear full of secrets and 
beauty.
In a tiny scrap of chalk, he can see countless (a myriad) of tiny shells, reminding 
us that chalk is made from ancient sea creatures
A small inch of moss looks like a whole forest, with miniature flowers, plants, and 
trees
A single drop of water appears like a hive of bees4full of motion and life, as if it 
holds an entire community inside
The magnifying glass transforms simple, unnoticed things into marvellous 
discoveries.
This stanza highlights the hidden richness of nature, visible only when we observe 
closely.
Stanza 2: 
The poet then lies in wait, using the glass to carefully 
watch a spider.
He observes how the spider skillfully spins its web, 
shooting out silk threads from its spinnerets (organs 
that produce silk).
The word "deft" shows the spider's speed, skill, and 
precision in weaving
The poet notices its sharp claws, comparing them to a 
tiger's, showing that even a small spider has great 
strength and danger
Despite being tiny, the spider seems like a hunter, 
patient and powerful
The poet also notices how silly flies, even though they 
have many eyes, still stumble blindly into the web.
This shows nature's irony4creatures with many eyes 
still fall into traps, while the small spider uses its skills 
to survive.
The stanza reveals both admiration for the spider's 
talent and awareness of the harsh side of nature.
Stanza 3 
The poet concludes by saying that there is nothing too small for the glass to make 
marvellous.
Even the tiniest object becomes more than itself4it "surpasses" expectations, 
showing hidden beauty.
The magnifying glass helps us see things in a way that surprises us, opening new 
worlds.
The poet extends this idea to larger lenses, such as telescopes, which let us see 
distant places like the moon.
With such powerful tools, it might even feel as if one could walk on the moon in 
just an afternoon.
This thought blends science with imagination, showing how curiosity can turn 
dreams into possibilities.
The stanza ends with a sense of wonder, encouraging readers to believe that both 
the smallest and the farthest things in the universe hold endless marvels.
Theme/Message
Curiosity and Observation: The poem celebrates how carefully looking at the 
world can reveal its hidden beauty
Magic in the Everyday: Even common objects like moss, water, and insects hold 
amazing details when closely observed
Science and Imagination: The magnifying glass and telescope are tools of 
science, but they also open doors to creativity and wonder
Nature's Hidden Wonders: Nature is full of life, even in the tiniest spaces. The 
poem teaches us to pay attention to the small things
There is 
magic all 
around us
If we take the 
time to look 
closely
Even the 
smallest 
object can be 
full of beauty
Life and 
mystery exist 
everywhere
Curiosity is a 
powerful tool
It can turn 
learning into 
an adventure
We should 
never ignore 
the little 
things
Sometimes 
they show us 
the biggest 
wonders