Class 10 For Anne Gregory Character sketches

Character Sketch of Anne Gregory and the Poet from Class 10 English First Flight Book Poem 10 For Anne Gregory

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Character Sketch of Anne Gregory 

The character of Anne Gregory in the poem ‘For Anne Gregory’ is describes as a beauty, both internally as well as externally. She had great appearance and a good heart too. She had a very beautiful appearance, such that any man could fall in love with her by seeing her beautiful yellow hair. She wanted someone who would fall in love with her by seeing her inner beauty and after knowing who she was. She was a beautiful lady in her appearance as well as her thoughts. She wanted to change her appearance so that someone loved her for her inner qualities rather than her pretty yellow hair. 

 

For Anne Gregory Overview – The topic of ideal beauty and the influence it has upon individuals is the subject of William Butler Yeats’ poem “For Anne Gregory.” The poem expresses the speaker’s adoration for Anne Gregory, and he explains to Anne, the difference between inner beauty and external beauty. The poem emphasises the notion that individuals are captivated to outer beauty and are prepared to alter their own characteristics in order to be liked by a person whom they are attracted to. The poem also addresses issues of love being superficial.
 
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Some Questions on Character Sketch of Anne Gregory

Q1. Why do you think Anne wants someone to love her for her inner qualities? 
 
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Character Sketch of the Poet (William Butler Yeats)

The poet is concerned about the young girl Anne and he tries to make her aware about young men who fall in love with her pretty yellow hair. The poet tells her that no man will love her for her nature and good qualities but for her beautiful appearance. He adds that an old religious man told him that only God loves us for what we are.
 
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Some Questions on Character Sketch of the Poet (William Butler Yeats)

Q1. What is the poet’s point of view about Anne Gregory?
Q2. Do you agree with the poet’s opinion? Elaborate with your experiences.
 
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