What does they also serve who only stand and wait mean?
The last line of the poem On His Blindness, by John Milton. The poet reflects that he has a place in God’s world despite his disability.
How can a person serve by merely waiting?
“They also serve who only stand and wait.” This last line of the poem “On His Blindness” by John Milton relates to a person exercising patience and faith despite their circumstances. However, Patience lets this person know that in their affliction they can still serve God.
Who best Bear his mild yoke they serve him best?
Who best / bear his mild yoke means the people who are most obedient to God’s will (which is mild, not difficult). These people are the ones who serve God best. The image of the yoke is also Biblical; a yoke was a kind of harness put on oxen but in Matthew it is an image for God’s will.
What is the main idea of the poem on his blindness?
‘On His Blindness’ centers on Milton’s faith in God as he is losing his sight. The poem is a sonnet that uses figurative language to express Milton’s fear, frustration, and acceptance. The poem signals a turn when Milton shifts from fear of punishment to realization.
What does Milton’s soul wish?
Question: What does Milton’s soul wish? Answer: The soul of Milton wishes to serve God by writing great poetry. How does the line allude to the Biblical story of talents? Answer: The master in the Parable of Talents rebukes the servant for keeping his talent (gold coin) useless.
How did VEDS family members react to his blindness in the beginning?
Answer. In the age of three and a half years, Ved became blind. In the beginning, the family members got shocked by his blindness. When neighbours and relatives came to their house to show their sympathy his father took a transfer from Lahore to Karnal.
What did VEDS mother say about the family Pandit?
Answer: Ved’s mother said that the family Pandit was the most intelligent Pandit in the provinces for knowledge of religion and Science.
Who according to Milton serves God best?
According to the poem On His Blindness, people who ”best bear his milde yoke” best serve God. In this line, Milton alludes to the New Testament…
At what age Milton become blind?
The year 1652 was not a good one for Milton. By March or April, at the age of 43 years, he was completely blind in both eyes; in May, his wife died 3 days after giving birth to their fourth child; and 6 weeks later, his third child and only son, John, also died.
Which meter is used in on his blindness?
classic iambic pentameter
What should I read before Paradise Lost?
You need to read The Odyssey and The Iliad to understand The Aeneid. And you need to read The Aeneid and The Bible to understand The Divine Comedy. You could also just dive in. The footnotes for Paradise Lost should help explain the influences.