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Lesson Objectives

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to: understand Hason Raja’s poem “Oh, They Say” by identifying its poetic devices, describing its style, and explaining its central theme of mortality and impermanence.

Unit 1, Lesson 1: Translation of Hasson Raja

B. Read the following dialogue between the English teacher, Mr Ramis, and a student Rubina.

Unit 1, Lesson 1: Oh, They Say

Oh, they say my house is no good,
But what can I build with nothing here?
I'll erect a home.
Yet how long will I truly stay?

I gaze into the mirror,
Noticing the strands of grey in my hair.
Thinking of this,
Hason Raja never built a dwelling.

Where will Allah take him?
Where will he find rest?
This uncertainty brings him to tears.

If only Hason Raja had known his days,
He would have painted his rooms in vibrant hues.

Oh, they say my house is no good,
But what can I build with nothing here?

1. Poetic Devices

Identify the poetic device used in the following lines:

1. "I gaze into the mirror, Noticing the strands of grey in my hair."
2. "This uncertainty brings him to tears."
3. "If only Hason Raja had known his days, He would have painted his rooms in vibrant hues."

2. Style

Describe the style of the poem. Is it narrative, reflective, or dramatic?

3. Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the central theme of the poem?
   1. Materialism
   2. Mortality and impermanence
   3. Social injustice
   4. Personal ambition
2. Why does the poem emphasize?
   1. To criticize his choices
   2. To highlight the futility of material possessions
   3. To emphasize wealth and success
   4. To suggest that he was a great builder

4. Theme

In your own words, explain the main theme of the poem.

5. Summary

Write a short summary of the poem in 3-4 sentences.

6. Fill in the Blanks

Complete the missing words in the poem:

• "I gaze into the ______, Noticing the strands of grey in my _______."
• "If only Hason Raja had known his _______, He would have ______ his rooms in vibrant hues."

Answers

Poetic Devices: 1. Alliteration, Imagery, Symbolism, 2. Imagery, 3. imagery, Symbolism, and Allusion

Style: Reflective

Multiple Choice Questions: 1. b, 2. b

Theme: The poem reflects on the impermanence of life and material possessions, questioning the value of building a home when life itself is uncertain.

Summary: The poet questions the significance of material possessions, reflecting on how Hason Raja never built a permanent dwelling. The poem conveys a sense of uncertainty about life and its transient nature. It emphasizes the futility of worldly attachments and the inevitability of fate.

Fill in the Blanks: 1. mirror, 2. hair, 3. days, 4. painted

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• 📌Content: Class VIII – Unit One, Lesson 1: Translation of Hasson Raja's Poem (Page 3)
• 📌 Exercise: Multiple Choice Questions, Short Questions, Fill-in-the-Blanks, and 10 words with IPA transcription, word class, Bengali and English meanings, and example sentences
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