CLASS 6-THE MILLER OF THE DEE

THE MILLER OF THE DEE

EX A1.

Q1.

A1.The Miller was a happy-go-lucky person.He was hardworking,affectionate and loveable.He never compared his possessions with those of other people.As a result he was never envied by anyone.

Q2.

A2.He is called 'the miller of the Dee' because he lived near river Dee and earned his livelihood as a miller with the blessings and help of the river.

Q3.

A3.The poet compares him to a lark because he always sang happily like a lark.

Q4.

A4.The miller thought that he led a very simple life and was contended with what he had.He had no reason to envy anyone, and he thought nobody envied him too.

Q5.

A5.The king asked the miller the secret of being so carefree and happy.

Q6.

A6. The miller was carefree and happy because he was honest and worked hard to earn his bread. He did not owe any money to anyone. He never complained about anything and was grateful to the river for helping him turn his mill.

Q7.

A7.The king complimented the miller by saying that men like him were the pride of England.

EX A2.

1.

a) King Hal said this to the miller.

b)The speaker is the king , enjoys all the comforts and power. Yet he is not as happy as the miller.

2.

a)The king who is the speaker of this line was very pleased with the miller and remarked that the dirty cap of the miller was better than his crown and his mill was better than his kingdom.

b)No,the speaker did not always think like that. The miller frankly told him that he envied none nor did anyone envy him.He also told him that he loved his wife and children and was never in debt. After being convinced of the miller's claims through his explanation the king changed his opinion.