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The Uses of Adversity (Explanation with Reference to Context)

1. Fairer is the manuscript

When the reed is clipped;

Cleaner runs the message, when,

There is trimming of the pen.

Reference to Context:

These lines have been taken from the poem “The Uses of Adversity” written by an anonymous poet.

In this poem poet explains that adversity polishes a person. It makes him a perfect and practical man.

Explanation:

In these lines poet says that when a person sharpens and trims pen made of reed it writes clearer and beautiful. The information sent in such writing is more legible and easy to understand.

2. Dimly burns the lantern, but

When its wick is cut

Perfect will its lustre be

Through the wick’s deficiency.

Reference to Context:

These lines have been taken from the poem “The Uses of Adversity” written by an anonymous poet.

In this poem poet explains that adversity polishes a person. It makes him a perfect and practical man.

Explanation:

In these lines poet says that a lamp does not give bright light, but when a person cuts its wick and reduces its length it starts giving perfect and bright light.

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