What does the hawker symbolize in the poem Vocation by Rabindranath Tagore?

The hawker shows freedom and a carefree life, which the child admires.

Explain the significance of the child's wish to be a gardener in the poem.

The child wants to be a gardener because he can work freely, dig the ground, get dirty, and nobody scolds him.

Fill in the blank: The street-lamp in the poem is described as a giant with one ___ in its head.

Red eye

True or False: The watchman in the poem enjoys a normal day with regular hours and rest.

False 

The watchman works all night, walking the streets without sleep.

What does the term 'vocation' mean in the poem?

Vocation means a kind of work that feels right for a person and makes them happy.

How does the child see the freedom of the hawker in the poem?

The child sees that the hawker has no fixed road, no time limit, and can sell bangles wherever he likes.

What emotions does the child feel about the watchman's nightly duties?

The child feels fascinated and thinks it would be fun and adventurous to walk with a lantern at night.

Fill in the blank: The poem begins with the child walking to school when the gong sounds at ___ in the morning.

Ten.

True or False: The poem says that all work should be the same as one’s vocation.

False

The poem makes us think about whether work and vocation should be the same or different.

In what way does the child’s view shape the message of the poem?

The child’s view shows that people are happiest when they choose work they love and enjoy.