Class X English - Chapter 27 - The Man Who Wins

Central Idea
Though the poet for this poem is anonymous but it breathes out the moral that we should produce in us a strong will power, self-confidence and positive attitude towards life. Once we decides upon an objective and has the will to do something suiting our natural aptitude and use our energies in attaining it, we can work wonders and will surely achieve it.




Summary
This poem emphasizes upon the importance of good thoughts and will power. It is written by an anonymous poet.

It is rightly said that man who thinks can win. Conversely, if your thinking is pasimistic and less practical than it will give negative impression on your deeds. If you want to do something but your thinking is negative, than you will left behind in the race of life.

Our way of actions, way of efficiency depends on the thinking. We always find this rule every where. According to the poet the germs of a personality are the power to get rid of any kind of complexes, widening of thoughts and complete faith and self-confidence.

Life is a kind of war. You have to fight every time while you are living your life. A man with strong will and good thoughts can win over this battle. Strengths of mind and integrity of thoughts are keys of success.

"One can never achieve anything lasting in this world by being irresolute."


Question and Answers
Q.1 Express line 3 and 4 of the first stanza in your own sentences?

Ans. The poet has conveyed a very powerful message through these lines that if you have good facilities to do something but if your thinking is negative, you will fail to do it. If your thinking is pasimistic and less practical you will get the result in the same way.


Q.2 What according to the poet qualities needed by a person to get success in life?

Ans. The poet has given a good description of the gems of a perfect personality. Power to overcome any kind of complexes, widening of thoughts and complete faith and self-confidence are the basic pillars of success. By these qualities men can struggle with the resistance of life.


Q.3 What are the results according to the poet brought by high thoughts?

Ans. The poet has explained the advantages of high thoughts in a very convincing way that widening of thoughts provides spiritual power to us. Strength of mind and integrity of thoughts are the real rewards of high thoughts. If a person thinks high he can win over the battle of life.


Q.4 What is the message of the poem "The Man who Wins"?

Ans. The poem "The Man Who Wins" discloses the secret of success in life by telling the importance of good, thoughts and will power. Power to overcome any kind of complexes, widening of thoughts and complete faith and self-confidence are the gems of perfect personality. By thinking high a man can winover the battle of life.