Additional Questions Solved: Poem - The Last Bargain | English Class 8 PDF Download

Q1. What is a bargain? What attempts does the man make to strike a bargain?
 Ans. A bargain is an agreement in which parties promise to do something for each other. The man wants to be hired. The king tries to hire him with his power. But for the man power counts for nothing. Then comes a rich old man with his gold coins. The third person who wants to hire the man is a pretty girl. But the man does not need power, gold and sweet love. He finally strikes a bargain with a little child for no price. His satisfaction is that he will remain a free man.

Q2. What is the speaker’s last bargain? Why does he call it the best?
 Ans. The speaker’s final bargain is with a child playing with shells on the sea beach. The child has nothing to pay in return. Still the man strikes the deal. Playing with the child will make him a free man, not a slave or servant.

Q3. What message does Tagore's poem convey? What does he try to highlight?
 Ans. The poem has a profound message. Freedom is more desirable than power, gold or beauty. An employee becomes a slave or servant. He offers his services on payment. So he is duty bound to work for his employer. Playing with a child ensures the man’s freedom.