Kerala Syllabus Class 9 English - Unit III Aspire and Explore - Chapter 1 Sea-Fever (Poem) - Study Notes | Malayalam Summary

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ഒമ്പതാം ക്ലാസ് English ലെ Unit III Aspire and Explore ലെ "Sea-Fever" എന്ന പാഠത്തിന്റെ മലയാള ആശയവും, സ്റ്റഡി നോട്ടും Textbooks All ബ്ലോഗിലൂടെ ഷെയര്‍ ചെയ്യുകയാണ് ശ്രീ Anvar, Panavoor. സാറിന് ഞങ്ങളുടെ നന്ദിയും കടപ്പാടും അറിയിക്കുന്നു.

Class 9 English - Unit 3 Aspire and Explore - Chapter 1 Sea-Fever (Poem)
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♦ ജോൺ മേസ്‌ഫീൽഡിന്റെ പ്രശസ്തമായ "Sea Fever" എന്ന കവിതയുടെ മലയാളത്തിലുള്ള ആശയവും ഇംഗ്ലീഷിലുള്ള സ്റ്റഡി നോട്ടും താഴെ നൽകുന്നു.

♦ Sea Fever: ആശയം (Malayalam Summary)
"കടലിലേക്ക് എനിക്ക് വീണ്ടും പോകണം" എന്ന തീവ്രമായ ആഗ്രഹത്തോടെയാണ് ഈ കവിത ആരംഭിക്കുന്നത്. കവിക്ക് വേണ്ടത് ഉയരമുള്ള ഒരു പായ്ക്കപ്പലും അതിന് വഴികാട്ടാൻ ഒരു നക്ഷത്രവുമാണ്. കപ്പലിന്റെ ചുക്കാൻ തിരിയുമ്പോഴുള്ള തുള്ളലും, കാറ്റിന്റെ പാട്ടും, കാറ്റിൽ വിറയ്ക്കുന്ന പായ്മരത്തിന്റെ ശബ്ദവും അദ്ദേഹം കൊതിക്കുന്നു. കടലിന്റെ മുഖത്ത് പുകമഞ്ഞ് പുലരുന്നത് കാണാൻ അദ്ദേഹം ആഗ്രഹിക്കുന്നു.
കടലിന്റെ വിളി കേൾക്കാതിരിക്കാൻ കഴിയാത്ത ഒന്നാണെന്ന് കവി പറയുന്നു. വെള്ള മേഘങ്ങൾ പാറിപ്പറക്കുന്ന, കാറ്റുള്ള ഒരു ദിവസമാണ് അദ്ദേഹം യാത്രയ്ക്കായി ആഗ്രഹിക്കുന്നത്. തിരമാലകൾ കപ്പലിൽ വന്ന് തട്ടിത്തെറിക്കുന്നതും, കടൽക്കാക്കകൾ കരയുന്നതും അദ്ദേഹത്തിന് അനുഭവിക്കണം.
അവസാനം, ഒരു നാടോടിയെപ്പോലെയുള്ള ജീവിതമാണ് താൻ ആഗ്രഹിക്കുന്നതെന്ന് കവി വ്യക്തമാക്കുന്നു. കടൽക്കാക്കകളുടെയും തിമിംഗലങ്ങളുടെയും വഴിയേ, മൂർച്ചയേറിയ കഠാരപോലെ തണുപ്പുള്ള കാറ്റേറ്റ് സഞ്ചരിക്കണം. ഈ ദീർഘമായ ജീവിതയാത്രയ്ക്ക് ശേഷം, ശാന്തമായ ഒരുറക്കവും മധുരമായ ഒരു സ്വപ്നവുമാണ് അദ്ദേഹം ആഗ്രഹിക്കുന്നത്. കടലിനോടുള്ള അടങ്ങാത്ത അഭിനിവേശവും, സ്വാതന്ത്ര്യത്തോടുള്ള ദാഹവും, ഒരു നാവികന്റെ ജീവിതവുമാണ് ഈ കവിതയുടെ കാതൽ.

♦ Study Notes for "Sea Fever"
Here are the study notes for John Masefield's poem "Sea Fever," broken down into key sections.

1. About the Poet
• John Masefield (1878-1967) was an English poet and writer. He was appointed the Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom in 1930.
• As a young man, he spent several years as a sailor, and his experiences at sea deeply influenced his writing. "Sea Fever" is one of his most famous poems, reflecting his personal love for the sea.

2. Summary of the Poem
The poem is a passionate expression of the speaker's intense and irresistible desire to return to the sea. It's not just a wish but a deep-seated need, almost like a recurring fever. The speaker lists the specific sensory experiences he longs for: the sight of a tall ship, the guidance of a star, the feel of the ship's wheel, the sound of the wind, and the sight of a grey dawn. He describes the call of the sea as something that "may not be denied" and craves the adventurous, free life of a "vagrant gypsy," ending with a desire for peaceful rest after his life's long journey is over.

3. Major Themes
• Wanderlust and the Call of the Sea: The central theme is the powerful, almost spiritual, pull of the sea. The repetition of "I must go down to the seas again" emphasizes that this is a compulsion, not a choice.
• Freedom and Nature: The speaker yearns for a life of freedom, away from the constraints of society. He wants to live like a "vagrant gypsy," following the "gull's way and the whale's way." His desire is to connect deeply with natural elements like the wind, stars, mist, and waves.
• The Romance of a Sailor's Life: The poem romanticizes the life of a sailor, focusing on its adventure, challenges, and ultimate peace. The final lines suggest that death is a "quiet sleep and a sweet dream" after the "long trick" (a sailor's shift or watch) of life is complete.
4. Literary and Poetic Devices
• Repetition: The line "I must go down to the seas again" is used as a refrain at the beginning of each stanza. This highlights the speaker's unending and persistent longing.
• Imagery: Masefield uses strong sensory details to bring the sea to life.
• Visual Imagery: "a tall ship," "a star to steer her by," "the grey mist on the sea's face," "the white clouds flying."
• Auditory Imagery (Sound): "the wind's song," "the white sail's shaking," "sea-gulls crying."
• Kinesthetic Imagery (Feeling/Movement): "the wheel's kick," "the flung spray and the blown spume."
• Personification: The poet gives human-like qualities to inanimate objects and nature.
   * "the sea's face"
   * "the wind's song"
   * "a wild call and a clear call" (from the tide)
• Alliteration: The repetition of consonant sounds adds a musical quality.
 * "grey mist on the sea's face, and a grey dawn breaking"
 * "the flung spray and the blown spume, and the sea-gulls crying"
 * Simile: A comparison using "like" or "as."
 * "...where the wind's like a whetted knife." This suggests the wind is sharp, cold, and invigorating.
• Metaphor: A direct comparison.
   * The "long trick's over" is a metaphor for the end of life's journey. A "trick" is a sailor's term for a watch or period of duty.

5. Structure and Form
• The poem consists of three quatrains (stanzas with four lines each).
• The rhyme scheme is simple and regular: AABB CCDD EEFF. This gives the poem a song-like, lyrical quality.
• The poem has a strong, rolling rhythm (meter) that mimics the movement of waves and the rocking of a ship on the sea
Sea-Fever - Questions and Answers
1. Who is the speaker in the poem?
The speaker is a sailor/poet who has a deep love for the sea.

2. What desire does the speaker express?
He desires to return to the sea and live the free, adventurous life of a sailor.

3. Mention the things the speaker needs to fulfil his desire.
A tall ship, a star for guidance, the wheel’s kick, the wind’s song, and the sea’s atmosphere.

4. Pick out the words/expressions that convey sensory experiences in the first stanza.
“Wheel’s kick,” “wind’s song,” “white sail’s shaking,” “grey mist,” “grey dawn breaking.”

5. Why does the speaker want to go back to the seas?
Because he hears the irresistible call of the sea and yearns for adventure and freedom.

6. What climate does the sailor prefer for the voyage?
A windy day with white clouds flying, sea spray, foam, and seagulls crying.

7. Why does the poet compare the wind to a whetted knife?
To show the sharpness and chill of the sea wind, which feels like a knife.

8. How does the speaker wish his journey to end?
With quiet sleep and sweet dreams after the long voyage (symbolically, after life).

9. How does the poem explore the idea of the ‘clear call’ mentioned in the second stanza?
The “clear call” refers to the natural, undeniable pull of the sea, which the poet cannot resist.

10. What does the speaker like about the ‘vagrant gypsy life’?
It's freedom, wandering spirit, adventure, and companionship of fellow sailors.
Activity 1
How does the poem highlight the theme of friendship and shared
experiences?
The poem highlights friendship through the poet’s wish for a “merry yarn” with a “laughing fellow-rover.” This shows the joy of sharing stories, companionship, and bonding with others at sea.

Activity 2
Words and expressions showing longing for adventure and sea life:
• “Vagrant gypsy life”
• “Wild call and clear call”
• “Wind’s like a whetted knife”
• “Tall ship and a star to steer her by”
• “Sea-gulls crying”

Activity 3
Imagery examples to fill the balloon diagram:
• Visual images:
• “Lonely sea and the sky”
• “White sail’s shaking”
• “Grey dawn breaking”
• Auditory images:
• “Merry yarn”
• “Wind’s song”
• “Sea-gulls crying”
• Tactile images (touch/feel):
• “Flung spray”
• “Blown spume”
• “Wind’s like a whetted knife”

1. What does the poet ask for in the first stanza?
A tall ship, a star to steer by, wind, waves, and mist.

2. What does “call of the running tide” mean?
The natural pull of the sea that the poet cannot resist.

3. What kind of life does the poet wish for?
A wandering, adventurous sailor’s life.

4. What is meant by “long trick’s over”?
It is a metaphor for death, meaning life’s journey has ended.
Appreciation of Sea Fever
John Masefield’s Sea Fever is a beautiful and musical poem that captures the poet’s deep love for the sea and his longing to return to it. The poem has a simple structure with three stanzas, each expressing the irresistible call of the sea and the freedom it offers.
The central theme is the wanderlust of a sailor—his yearning for adventure, travel, and the companionship of the sea. The repeated line “I must go down to the seas again” shows the intensity of the poet’s passion. The sea is not just a place for him; it symbolizes freedom, joy, and the rhythm of life.
Masefield’s language is vivid and full of imagery. Phrases like “the wheel’s kick and the wind’s song” and “the flung spray and the blown spume” make readers feel the thrill of sailing. The rhythm of the poem, with its flowing lines and alliteration, mirrors the rise and fall of sea waves.
The poem also conveys romantic ideals—a life close to nature, away from materialism, filled with adventure, companionship, and peace. The last stanza reflects the sailor’s wish for rest after his journey, showing both energy and acceptance of life’s end. Overall, Sea Fever is a lyrical and inspiring poem. Its beauty lies in its musical quality, rich imagery, and the universal human desire for freedom, adventure, and peace.

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