Embedded Files
See IndianaDunesHiking.Com for the most up to date.
As of 4/11/22, 7:38 AM, the current scheduled hikes are:
MUST REGISTER, 4/12/22, Tuesday , 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM, DAFFODIL HIKE! organized by Porter County Parks. Brincka Cross County Park. One MUST register and sign a release form through their website at PorterCountyParks.org This is an extremely limited sized hike that I have worked with on with the great Porter County Parks and Recreation Department. PorterCountyParks.org/natureprograms REGISTER HERE: Porter County Park Registration and there is a $5 fee by the Porter County Parks.
#133
=====================
OPEN, 4/12/22, Tuesday, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM?, Brincka Cross Gardens Spring Daffodil Hike #134
=====================
COMPLETE, 4/10/22 , Sunday, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM, Brincka Cross DAFFODIL HIKE!. TEXT 1-219-370-9119 to see if there is still room #129
=====================
INFORMATION ON DAFFODILS:
From this website: https://www.bostonbulbswholesale.co.uk/blog/news/15-interesting-facts-about-daffodils-and-narcissus
1. They were brought to Britain by the Romans
The Romans believed that the daffodil sap would heal wounds. In fact, the opposite is true. Daffodil sap contains sharp crystals to deter animals from eating the flower. This actually irritates the skin rather than heals it.
2. They are named after a Greek myth
A nymph called Echo fell in love with a Greek named Narcissus, who told her to leave him alone. She lived alone, heartbroken. Nemesis, the God of Revenge, heard the sad story and lured Narcissus to a pool. He was so distracted by his handsome reflection that he fell in the pool and drowned. Afterwards he turned into the flower.
3. They are the birth flower for March
As they are one of the first signs that spring has arrived, it makes sense that these beautiful flowers represent the first month of the season.
4. Always present daffodils in a bunch
Legend says daffodils are associated with cheerfulness. When they are presented to someone as a bunch, it is meant to provide happiness. However, if they are only given as a single flower, it is meant to mean misfortune.
5. Symbolises new beginnings and friendships
Daffodils are said to symbolize friendship but also new beginnings. They are one of the first signs of Spring and are also strongly associated with Easter because of this reason.
6. They are meaningful across the world
In China, the daffodil symbolizes good fortune and they are the official Chinese New Year symbol. In Japan, the daffodil means joy and in France they are a sign of hope.
7. A daffodil field can bloom for decades
If the conditions are right, a successful daffodil field can bloom for up to 50 years. They need an area with good drainage and sunlight. They also like areas where the grass can be left unmown which is why hillsides and open spaces are popular daffodil spots.
8. They should usually be planted in Autumn
From late September to early November is the ideal time to plant the bulbs as they need 12 weeks of cold weather to get them ready to bloom.
9. They are used to celebrate 10th Anniversaries
Daffodils, along with tin, are known as the traditional gifts to celebrate a decade of marriage. It is now, however, a more modern choice to celebrate with diamond jewelry instead of tin.
10. They are the National Flower of Wales
Daffodils have become a National Emblem of Wales alongside the leek. They are traditionally worn on St David's Day as this tends to be the time of year daffodils start to appear.
11. Don't mix them with other flowers in a vase
Daffodils release latex from their stems once they are cut which can shorten the life of other flowers. Although its best to keep them separate, if you use special bulb food or soak the daffodils alone for 12 hours before, they can be used alongside other flowers.
12. They are known to have medicinal properties
Although unsupervised ingestion of daffodils can be fatal, modern medicine have used extracts from the flower to treat Alzheimer's disease.
13. They are many different types of daffodils
This topic is regularly debated; however it is said there could be as many as 200 different species of daffodil.
14. The bulbs can be poisonous to animals
Squirrels won't eat daffodils because of this reason. And you should make sure you plant your daffodil bulbs where cats and dogs won't be able to dig them up easily.
15. They are easy to grow
If you have the correct soil and conditions, daffodils are relatively easy to grow and are suited to the British climate. This makes them a great choice for beginner gardeners.
=======
FROM THIS WEBSITE: https://www.longfield-gardens.com/article/all-about-daffodils/#:~:text=Daffodils%2C%20also%20known%20by%20their,rabbits%20and%20other%20pesky%20critters.
Your Guide to Planning, Planting, and Growing Daffodils
Your Guide to Planning, Planting, and Growing Daffodils
Daffodils, also known by their botanical name narcissus, are easy and reliable spring-flowering bulbs. They multiply quickly and return to bloom again each spring, year after year. They are not fussy about soil, will grow in sun or part shade and are not bothered by deer, rabbits and other pesky critters.
Yellow is the most common color for daffodils, but they also bloom in white, cream, orange and even pink. You can choose from several different flower styles, including trumpets, doubles, split-cups, large-cups and jonquillas. By planting an assortment of different types of daffodils, you can enjoy 4 to 6 weeks of these beautiful, carefree flowers every spring.
Start with a Better Bulb
Start with a Better Bulb
It’s easy to see the difference in quality when you compare two daffodil bulbs side by side. As with most flower bulbs, narcissus are graded by size and measured in centimeters around the “waist” of the bulb. Larger, 14/16cm daffodil bulbs (as shown below at far left) will produce more stems and more flowers than smaller, 12/14cm bulbs.
Each year’s crop of daffodil bulbs is a little different, due to weather conditions before and during the harvest. Bulb size also varies by cultivar, with some varieties of daffodils naturally producing larger bulbs than others. We purchase the largest, highest quality bulbs possible and guarantee that you will be pleased with your purchase.
To see our selection of more than 30 daffodil varieties, plus mixes, pairs and collections, click HERE.
Plan for Success
Plan for Success
Sun or Shade: Daffodils will grow in full sun or partial shade.
Hardiness Zone: Daffodils are winter hardy in growing zones 3-8 and will return to bloom again year after year. If you live in a place with relatively warm winters, we recommend reading: How to Grow Spring Bulbs in Warm Climates. Don't know your hardiness zone? Reference the USDA Hardiness Zone Map here.
Soil Conditions: Daffodils are not fussy about soil. They are happy to grow almost anywhere as long as the soil is not soggy.
Where to Plant Daffodils
Where to Plant Daffodils
Front Yards and Entryways: Planting daffodils in front of your house will let you and your neighbors enjoy a welcoming burst of spring color for years to come.
Perennial Gardens: Daffodils come into bloom long before most perennials. Planting daffodils in your flower beds will ensure you have flowers as soon as the weather begins to warm up. Miniature daffodils are a good choice for flower gardens as their leaves are narrower and won't get in the way of newly emerging perennials.
Containers and Window Boxes: Daffodils are traditionally planted in yards and gardens, but they also grow well in containers. This makes it easy to add instant spring charm to porches, patios or small urban gardens. In zones 3-6, potted bulbs need winter protection to keep the soil from freezing. Learn more here: How to Grow Spring Bulbs in Containers.
Cut Flower Gardens: Celebrate the color and fragrance of spring with bouquets of daffodils that can be enjoyed indoors or be shared with friends and family. Planting daffodils in a cutting garden will ensure you always have plenty of blossoms to cut.
Naturalizing: Daffodils are ideal for naturalizing in meadows, at the edge of a woodland, or near ponds and streams. They come back reliably every year and are not bothered by deer or rodents. For recommended varieties, read Best Daffodils for Naturalizing.
How to Plant Daffodils
How to Plant Daffodils
When to Plant: Daffodils may be planted from mid-fall through early winter -- any time before the ground freezes. For best results, plant the bulbs within a month after you receive them.
Depth and Spacing: Dig a hole 6” deep. Set the daffodil bulb into the hole pointy side up. Cover the bulb with soil and water the area if the soil is dry. Daffodil bulbs are usually planted about 6" apart. This gives the bulbs room to multiply over time without getting overly crowded.
Planting Tips: Daffodils look best when they are planted in informal groups rather than in straight rows. Clusters of bulbs in a triangular, oval or rectangular shape will have a fuller, more natural look.
To extend the flowering season, plant daffodil varieties that bloom at different times (early, mid and late season). This will ensure new flowers are opening as others are fading. Learn more here: Types of Daffodils to Know and Grow. We also recommend our Planning Guide for Daffodils which shows each type of daffodil and when it blooms.
To watch our video about How to Plant Daffodils, click HERE.
What to Expect in Spring
What to Expect in Spring
Daffodil bulbs develop roots in the fall and then go dormant for the winter. Depending where you live, they will begin growing again as early as February or as late as April. The first thing you will see emerging from the soil is the tips of the leaves. Don't worry about snow or freezing temperatures harming the foliage; daffodils are very cold hardy.
When the foliage is about 6 inches tall, flower buds will start to emerge from the base of the plant. The stems will gradually get taller and the buds will get larger and begin showing color. Depending on weather conditions, you can expect this process to take 3-6 weeks.
Caring for Daffodils after they Bloom
Caring for Daffodils after they Bloom
Daffodils are winter hardy in zones 3-8. Once you plant the bulbs, they will return to flower again every spring, usually in increasing numbers. Here are some tips to ensure your daffodils bloom for many years to come.
When your daffodils finish blooming, you can snap off the spent flower heads. This step is not essential, but it will keep the area looking neat.
Daffodil bulbs use their foliage to create the food energy that's required for another year of flowers. For this reason, it is important to allow the foliage to continue growing until it dies back naturally. Once the leaves are completely limp and yellow, they can be removed with a gentle tug or be trimmed back to soil level.
Most daffodil bulbs will produce one to three stems the first spring after planting. Over time, the bulbs will divide and multiply, giving you more stems and more flowers, for an ever more impressive show of color.
Clumps of daffodils can eventually get large and overcrowded, which can cause a decrease in flower production. If this happens, dig up the bulbs, divide them and replant about 1/3 of the bulbs. Put the rest of the bulbs in another area or pass them along to friends and neighbors. The best time to do divide daffodils is within a month after flowering, while the foliage is still green.
=======
From this website: http://www.niagaraexecutivehomes.com/wordpress/2017/4/6/more-than-pretty-colours-the-health-benefits-of-daffodils
Barbara Grumme & Ashley Czinege April 12, 2018
With springtime upon is it is important to remember that relatively common plants such as the daffodil hold natural healing properties that are beneficial for our health. The daffodil is native to Europe and the British Isles, and it can be found growing throughout Europe and North America. Historically daffodils were appreciated for their beauty, but they were also widely used for the flower’s medicinal properties.
Daffodils are an effective remedy for the cough and cold, and they are believed to have a positive effect on the liver and gallbladder. The plant is said to act as a natural antidepressant, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant, and it is also used in cosmetic products because of its positive effects on the skin and its pleasant smell.
In addition, daffodils are said to be good for helping to speed up the healing of wounds. It is common practice in some parts of the world to apply crushed daffodils onto wounds and cuts for faster healing and drying. Applying daffodils may also have a soothing effect for people who have suffered burns to their skin.
This spring when you see beautiful daffodils in bloom, remember that their benefits extend far beyond their pleasant appearance. Mother Nature is full of natural health benefits and remedies just waiting to be rediscovered, and if you would like to learn more please don’t hesitate to contact me at Barbara.Grumme@century21.ca.
=======
DAFFODIL poem by William Wordsworth (7 April 1770 – 23 April 1850) an English Romantic poet
https://bmci.edu.pk/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Class-IX-Unit-5-Daffodils-poem-ppt.pdf
DAFFODILS (POEM) BY WILLIAM WORDSWORTH UNIT 5 By Shahzad Ali Khan
1 ABOUT THE POET
• William Wordsworth (7 April 1770 – 23 April 1850) was an English Romantic poet with Samuel Taylor Coleridge, helped to launch the Romantic Age in English literature with their joint publication Lyrical Ballads (1798).
• William Wordsworth is also known as poet of nature.
• His poem center on the theme of natural beauty and natural scenes.
• The imagery used in the poems is visual- reader can recreate the scene in his mind as he reads the poem.
2 WHAT IS ROMANTIC AGE
• It prized nature over the industrialized city, emotion over reason, and the individual over institutions like the church and state.
• Romantic believed in unreal elements.
• It was a reaction to, classicism which believed in formality and framed the literature on the previous works of ancient Greece and Rome.
3 WHAT WILL COME IN THE PAPER?
• Paraphrasing ➢Expressing same idea using your own/ simple words. ➢Not supposed to explain the stanza or give any other information from any other part of the poem/ stanza.
• Questions based on a stanza ➢
3 questions will be give relating to the stanza ❖Explanation of a line, meaning, asking for a simple answer, simile, metaphor personification, alliteration, rhyming words from stanza or outside the text.
4 WHAT WILL COME IN THE PAPER? (CONT..)
• Questions based on a stanza ➢3 questions will be give relating to the stanza (cont.. from previous slide)
❖ Answer the questions in a line or two at the most.
❖ Do not write information which is not asked for/ required.
❖ Do not reproduce the lines from the stanza.
5 ABOUT THE POEM-DAFFODILS
• The poet has taken a natural object- flower.
• The tone used in the poem is soft. (Easy vocabulary)
• The poet has used visual imagery.
• Simile along with personification has been used in the poem.
• The rhyming scheme of the poem is constant i.e. all stanzas have ABABCC rhyme scheme.
6 DAFFODILS TEXT STANZA 1
• I wandered lonely as a cloud That floats on high o'er vales and hills, When all at once I saw a crowd, A host of golden daffodils; Beside the lake, beneath the trees, Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.
MEANINGS
i. Wander: Walk without any reason
ii. Lonely: Alone
iii. Vales: Valleys
iv. o’er: Over
v. Crowd: A large number of people.
vi. A host of: A large number of people
vii. Fluttering: A quick wavering/ flapping movement
7 DAFFODILS TEXT (CONT..) STANZA 2
• Continuous as the stars that shine and twinkle on the Milky Way, They stretched in never-ending line along the margin of a bay: Ten thousand saw I at a glance, tossing their heads in sprightly dance.
MEANINGS
i. Continuous: Unending
ii. Twinkle: Shine
iii. Milky Way: Galaxy that contains planets
iv. Margin: Edge/ Bank/ Border
v. Glance: A brief / quick look
vi. Tossing: Twisting
vii. Sprightly: Energetic/ Active/ Full of life
8 DAFFODILS TEXT (CONT..)
• The waves beside them danced; but they Out-did the sparkling waves in glee: A poet could not be but gay, in such a jocund company: I gazed—and gazed—but little thought what wealth the show to me had brought:
MEANINGS
i. Out-did: Superior/ Best
ii. Sparkling: Shining/ reflecting light
iii. Glee: Happiness/ joy
iv. Gay: Free from worries
v. Jocund: Happy
vi. Company: Group
vii. Gazed: Look for a long time
viii. Wealth: Valuable (sight) STANZA 3
9 DAFFODILS TEXT (CONT..)
• For oft, when on my couch I lie In vacant or in pensive mood, They flash upon that inward eye Which is the bliss of solitude; And then my heart with pleasure fills, And dances with the daffodils.
MEANINGS
i. Oft: Often.
ii. Pensive: Thoughtful/ Thinking about something.
iii. Mood: State of mind.
iv. In word eye: In thought/ In dream
v. Bliss: Happiness
vi. Solitude: Loneliness/ Isolation/ Alone
vii. Pleasure: Joy/ Happiness STANZA 4
10 IMPORTANT POINTS IN THE POEM
i. The poet wanders. This shows that there is no aim of his life it is meaningless
ii. He compares himself to a lonely cloud. Clouds form a group and it is very seldom/ rare that one see a single piece of cloud in the sky. These two points show the sad nature of the poet.
iii. Suddenly, he looks at a large group of flowers (daffodils). This hints at something interesting has caught his attention.
iv. The flowers are dancing in the wind.
v. The poet considers the daffodils as heavenly objects/ stars that are uncountable.
vi. He makes assumptions about their number-Ten thousand. This assumption is similar
11 IMPORTANT POINTS IN THE POEM (CONT..)
• our assumption about the number of stars. Stars cannot be counted to the exact number.
vii. The poet takes the flowers as supernatural beings-fairies.
viii. The flowers appear to be more happy than other natural objects around them.
ix. The flowers are carefree and express their happiness by dancing and tossing their heads so the poet enjoys to be in their company as it makes him forget his own worries.
x. Daffodils are a permanent source of happiness for the poet.
xi. When the poet is sad, truth reveals itself that the only thing that can bring relief to
12 IMPORTANT POINTS IN THE POEM (CONT..)
• the sad hearts is nature/ natural beauty.
xii. Whenever the poet feels sad, he thinks about the daffodils and their carefree dance, which make him relaxed and happy.
xiii. The poet has used simile, metaphor, personification and hyperbole (magnifying things)
13 PARAPHRASING OF THE POEM
PARAPHRASING STANZA 1
• The poet says that once he was wandering all alone just like a cloud that floats over the valleys and hills. At once he saw countless golden daffodils growing beside a lake under a tree fluttering and dancing happily in the breeze.
PARAPHRASING STANZA 2
• The poet says that the daffodils were countless as stars which shine on the Milky Way and they were growing along the lake in an endless line. The poet further says that he nearly saw ten thousand daffodils moving their heads in a happy/ joyful dance.
14 PARAPHRASING OF THE POEM (CONT..) PARAPHRASING STANZA 3
• The poet says that the waves of the lake were also dancing happily but the dance of the daffodils was far more superior to the dance of the waves. The poet feels happy in joyous company of daffodils and keep on seeing the golden flowers. This sight as brought him a great wealth.
PARAPHRASING STANZA 4 • The poet says that whenever he lies on his bed in a gloomy mood or to take rest, the reflection of the beautiful daffodils comes to his mind. He feels happy and his heart begins to dance with the daffodils. The poet thinks that the sight of the daffodils is a blessing and a permanent source of pleasure for him.
15 THEME AND CENTRAL IDEA OF THE POEM-THE DAFFODILS THEME OF THE POEM
• The poem presents the attractiveness of natural beauty with leaves a fresh and everlasting impact on human mind. CENTRAL IDEA
• Beauty is for the admiration. Natural scene is more beautiful than artificial. In this poem, the poet praise the simple beauty of the daffodils which impresses him in a single glimpse.
16 STANZA QUESTIONS STANZA 1 (CONT..) STANZA
• I wandered lonely as a cloud That floats on high o'er vales and hills, When all at once I saw a crowd, A host of golden daffodils; Beside the lake, beneath the trees, Fluttering and dancing in the breeze
Questions:
i. What was the poet doing?
ii. What did the poet see?
iii. Where had the daffodils grown?
ANSWERS
• The poet was wandering lonely like a cloud/ the poet was moving aimlessly.
• The poet saw a host/ large number of daffodils.
• The daffodils had grown next to the lake and underneath a tree.
17 FURTHER STANZA QUESTIONS STANZA 1 (CONT..)
• I wandered lonely as a cloud That floats on high o'er vales and hills, When all at once I saw a crowd, A host of golden daffodils; Beside the lake, beneath the trees, Fluttering and dancing in the breeze
i. What were the daffodils doing?
ii. What simile is used in the stanza?
iii. What personification is used in the stanza?
Answers
• The daffodils dancing in the breeze.
• The poet has compared himself to a cloud.
• Daffodils are taken as a crowd and then dancing. Both are human qualities.
18 FURTHER STANZA QUESTIONS STANZA 1 (CONT..) •
I wandered lonely as a cloud That floats on high o'er vales and hills, When all at once I saw a crowd, A host of golden daffodils; Beside the lake, beneath the trees, Fluttering and dancing in the breeze
i. What is the meaning of ‘host’?
ii. Write the word/ words that rhyme with crowd from the stanza.
iii. Write the words that rhyme with trees.
Answers
• Many
• Cloud
• Freese, Bees Breeze (stanza)
19 FURTHER STANZA QUESTIONS STANZA 1 (CONT..)
• I wandered lonely as a cloud That floats on high o'er vales and hills, When all at once I saw a crowd, A host of golden daffodils; Beside the lake, beneath the trees, Fluttering and dancing in the breeze ❑Write the metaphor used in the poem.
• Golden daffodils.
i. Write the rhyming words from the stanza?
ii. Write the rhyming scheme of the stanza
iii. Write the alliteration in the stanza.
Answers
• Cloud and Crowd/ Hills and Daffodils/ Trees and Breeze
• ABABCC
• /h/ and /b/ sound is alliterated in the stanza.
===============
4.10.22 1:52 AM
The Daffodils William Wordsworth (1802)
I WANDER'D lonely as a cloud
That floats on high o'er vales and hills,
When all at once I saw a crowd,
A host of golden daffodils,
Beside the lake, beneath the trees, 5
Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.
Continuous as the stars that shine
And twinkle on the Milky Way,
They stretch'd in never-ending line Along the margin of a bay: 10
Ten thousand saw I at a glance,
Tossing their heads in sprightly dance.
The waves beside them danced,
but they Outdid the sparkling waves in glee:— A poet could not but be gay 15
In such a jocund company!
I gazed, and gazed, but little thought
What wealth the show to me had brought:
For oft, when on my couch
I lie In vacant or in pensive mood, 20
They flash upon that inward eye
Which is the bliss of solitude;
And then my heart with pleasure fills,
And dances with the daffodils.
===========================
DAFFODIL poem by William Wordsworth (7 April 1770 – 23 April 1850) an English Romantic poet
https://bmci.edu.pk/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Class-IX-Unit-5-Daffodils-poem-ppt.pdf
DAFFODILS (POEM) BY WILLIAM WORDSWORTH UNIT 5 By Shahzad Ali Khan
1 ABOUT THE POET
• William Wordsworth (7 April 1770 – 23 April 1850) was an English Romantic poet with Samuel Taylor Coleridge, helped to launch the Romantic Age in English literature with their joint publication Lyrical Ballads (1798).
• William Wordsworth is also known as poet of nature.
• His poem center on the theme of natural beauty and natural scenes.
• The imagery used in the poems is visual- reader can recreate the scene in his mind as he reads the poem.
2 WHAT IS ROMANTIC AGE
• It prized nature over the industrialized city, emotion over reason, and the individual over institutions like the church and state.
• Romantic believed in unreal elements.
• It was a reaction to, classicism which believed in formality and framed the literature on the previous works of ancient Greece and Rome.
3 WHAT WILL COME IN THE PAPER?
• Paraphrasing ➢Expressing same idea using your own/ simple words. ➢Not supposed to explain the stanza or give any other information from any other part of the poem/ stanza.
• Questions based on a stanza ➢
3 questions will be give relating to the stanza ❖Explanation of a line, meaning, asking for a simple answer, simile, metaphor personification, alliteration, rhyming words from stanza or outside the text.
4 WHAT WILL COME IN THE PAPER? (CONT..)
• Questions based on a stanza ➢3 questions will be give relating to the stanza (cont.. from previous slide)
❖ Answer the questions in a line or two at the most.
❖ Do not write information which is not asked for/ required.
❖ Do not reproduce the lines from the stanza.
5 ABOUT THE POEM-DAFFODILS
• The poet has taken a natural object- flower.
• The tone used in the poem is soft. (Easy vocabulary)
• The poet has used visual imagery.
• Simile along with personification has been used in the poem.
• The rhyming scheme of the poem is constant i.e. all stanzas have ABABCC rhyme scheme.
6 DAFFODILS TEXT STANZA 1
• I wandered lonely as a cloud That floats on high o'er vales and hills, When all at once I saw a crowd, A host of golden daffodils; Beside the lake, beneath the trees, Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.
MEANINGS
i. Wander: Walk without any reason
ii. Lonely: Alone
iii. Vales: Valleys
iv. o’er: Over
v. Crowd: A large number of people.
vi. A host of: A large number of people
vii. Fluttering: A quick wavering/ flapping movement
7 DAFFODILS TEXT (CONT..) STANZA 2
• Continuous as the stars that shine and twinkle on the Milky Way, They stretched in never-ending line along the margin of a bay: Ten thousand saw I at a glance, tossing their heads in sprightly dance.
MEANINGS
i. Continuous: Unending
ii. Twinkle: Shine
iii. Milky Way: Galaxy that contains planets
iv. Margin: Edge/ Bank/ Border
v. Glance: A brief / quick look
vi. Tossing: Twisting
vii. Sprightly: Energetic/ Active/ Full of life
8 DAFFODILS TEXT (CONT..)
• The waves beside them danced; but they Out-did the sparkling waves in glee: A poet could not be but gay, in such a jocund company: I gazed—and gazed—but little thought what wealth the show to me had brought:
MEANINGS
i. Out-did: Superior/ Best
ii. Sparkling: Shining/ reflecting light
iii. Glee: Happiness/ joy
iv. Gay: Free from worries
v. Jocund: Happy
vi. Company: Group
vii. Gazed: Look for a long time
viii. Wealth: Valuable (sight) STANZA 3
9 DAFFODILS TEXT (CONT..)
• For oft, when on my couch I lie In vacant or in pensive mood, They flash upon that inward eye Which is the bliss of solitude; And then my heart with pleasure fills, And dances with the daffodils.
MEANINGS
i. Oft: Often.
ii. Pensive: Thoughtful/ Thinking about something.
iii. Mood: State of mind.
iv. In word eye: In thought/ In dream
v. Bliss: Happiness
vi. Solitude: Loneliness/ Isolation/ Alone
vii. Pleasure: Joy/ Happiness STANZA 4
10 IMPORTANT POINTS IN THE POEM
i. The poet wanders. This shows that there is no aim of his life it is meaningless
ii. He compares himself to a lonely cloud. Clouds form a group and it is very seldom/ rare that one see a single piece of cloud in the sky. These two points show the sad nature of the poet.
iii. Suddenly, he looks at a large group of flowers (daffodils). This hints at something interesting has caught his attention.
iv. The flowers are dancing in the wind.
v. The poet considers the daffodils as heavenly objects/ stars that are uncountable.
vi. He makes assumptions about their number-Ten thousand. This assumption is similar
11 IMPORTANT POINTS IN THE POEM (CONT..)
• our assumption about the number of stars. Stars cannot be counted to the exact number.
vii. The poet takes the flowers as supernatural beings-fairies.
viii. The flowers appear to be more happy than other natural objects around them.
ix. The flowers are carefree and express their happiness by dancing and tossing their heads so the poet enjoys to be in their company as it makes him forget his own worries.
x. Daffodils are a permanent source of happiness for the poet.
xi. When the poet is sad, truth reveals itself that the only thing that can bring relief to
12 IMPORTANT POINTS IN THE POEM (CONT..)
• the sad hearts is nature/ natural beauty.
xii. Whenever the poet feels sad, he thinks about the daffodils and their carefree dance, which make him relaxed and happy.
xiii. The poet has used simile, metaphor, personification and hyperbole (magnifying things)
13 PARAPHRASING OF THE POEM
PARAPHRASING STANZA 1
• The poet says that once he was wandering all alone just like a cloud that floats over the valleys and hills. At once he saw countless golden daffodils growing beside a lake under a tree fluttering and dancing happily in the breeze.
PARAPHRASING STANZA 2
• The poet says that the daffodils were countless as stars which shine on the Milky Way and they were growing along the lake in an endless line. The poet further says that he nearly saw ten thousand daffodils moving their heads in a happy/ joyful dance.
14 PARAPHRASING OF THE POEM (CONT..) PARAPHRASING STANZA 3
• The poet says that the waves of the lake were also dancing happily but the dance of the daffodils was far more superior to the dance of the waves. The poet feels happy in joyous company of daffodils and keep on seeing the golden flowers. This sight as brought him a great wealth.
PARAPHRASING STANZA 4 • The poet says that whenever he lies on his bed in a gloomy mood or to take rest, the reflection of the beautiful daffodils comes to his mind. He feels happy and his heart begins to dance with the daffodils. The poet thinks that the sight of the daffodils is a blessing and a permanent source of pleasure for him.
15 THEME AND CENTRAL IDEA OF THE POEM-THE DAFFODILS THEME OF THE POEM
• The poem presents the attractiveness of natural beauty with leaves a fresh and everlasting impact on human mind. CENTRAL IDEA
• Beauty is for the admiration. Natural scene is more beautiful than artificial. In this poem, the poet praise the simple beauty of the daffodils which impresses him in a single glimpse.
16 STANZA QUESTIONS STANZA 1 (CONT..) STANZA
• I wandered lonely as a cloud That floats on high o'er vales and hills, When all at once I saw a crowd, A host of golden daffodils; Beside the lake, beneath the trees, Fluttering and dancing in the breeze
Questions:
i. What was the poet doing?
ii. What did the poet see?
iii. Where had the daffodils grown?
ANSWERS
• The poet was wandering lonely like a cloud/ the poet was moving aimlessly.
• The poet saw a host/ large number of daffodils.
• The daffodils had grown next to the lake and underneath a tree.
17 FURTHER STANZA QUESTIONS STANZA 1 (CONT..)
• I wandered lonely as a cloud That floats on high o'er vales and hills, When all at once I saw a crowd, A host of golden daffodils; Beside the lake, beneath the trees, Fluttering and dancing in the breeze
i. What were the daffodils doing?
ii. What simile is used in the stanza?
iii. What personification is used in the stanza?
Answers
• The daffodils dancing in the breeze.
• The poet has compared himself to a cloud.
• Daffodils are taken as a crowd and then dancing. Both are human qualities.
18 FURTHER STANZA QUESTIONS STANZA 1 (CONT..) •
I wandered lonely as a cloud That floats on high o'er vales and hills, When all at once I saw a crowd, A host of golden daffodils; Beside the lake, beneath the trees, Fluttering and dancing in the breeze
i. What is the meaning of ‘host’?
ii. Write the word/ words that rhyme with crowd from the stanza.
iii. Write the words that rhyme with trees.
Answers
• Many
• Cloud
• Freese, Bees Breeze (stanza)
19 FURTHER STANZA QUESTIONS STANZA 1 (CONT..)
• I wandered lonely as a cloud That floats on high o'er vales and hills, When all at once I saw a crowd, A host of golden daffodils; Beside the lake, beneath the trees, Fluttering and dancing in the breeze ❑Write the metaphor used in the poem.
• Golden daffodils.
i. Write the rhyming words from the stanza?
ii. Write the rhyming scheme of the stanza
iii. Write the alliteration in the stanza.
Answers
• Cloud and Crowd/ Hills and Daffodils/ Trees and Breeze
• ABABCC
• /h/ and /b/ sound is alliterated in the stanza.
===============
4.12.22 11:08 AM
Page updated
Google Sites
Report abuse