Write ‘True’ or ‘False’ against each of the following statements.
A.
Ernest’s words reminded people of the wise old sayings.
B.
Total strangers from far away, who visited Ernest in the valley, found his face familiar.
C.
The Great Stone Face confirmed Ernest’s view that the poet could be worthy of its likeness.
D.
The Great Stone Face confirmed Ernest’s view that the poet could be worthy of its likeness.
E.
The poet along with Ernest addressed the inhabitants of the valley.
F.
The poet realised that Ernest’s thoughts were far nobler than his own verses.
How was Ernest different from others in the valley?
Ernest became known among the people, as a good and simple hearted man. He was humble, hardworking and thoughtful man. He used to deliver thoughtful words from the depth of his heart. As he grew old, he had became well known personality beyond the valley.
Why did Ernest think the poet was like the Stone Face?
The songs of the poet found their way to Ernest. He read them after his day's work and found them worthy. When poet came to meet Ernest. He looked wise, gentle and kind. So he began to think that the poet was like the Stone Face.
What made the poet proclaim Ernest was the Stone Face?
The poet heard Ernest while he was talking to his audience. Ernest was speaking from the depth of his heart and mind. He felt that Ernest's own life and characters were a nobler kind of poetry than he had ever written. The poet found great similarities between the misty white clouds around the Great Stone Face and the white hairs around the brow of Ernest. So, poet declared that Ernest himself was the Stone Face.
What did the poet himself say about his thoughts and poems?
The poet said his songs were heavenly, and his dreams had been grand.But the poet his own life had not corresponded with his thoughts. He had grand dreams, but they had been only dreams. Sometimes he even lacked faith in his won thoughts.