Maharashtra State Board, English Yuvakbharati Std.12
Unit 2.6 ‘Money’ by William H.Davies
About the poet William H.Davies :
William H Davies (1871-1940) was a renowned Welsh poet and writer. He spent a significant part of his life as a tramp or hobo (homeless person) in the United Kingdom and the United States. After several years of wandering, he published his first volume, ‘The Soul’s Destroyer and Other Poems.’
About the poem ‘ Money’:
The poem ‘Money’ is a very beautiful poem written by the Welsh poet William H. Davies. In the poem is about a rich man who wants to be a poor man to find real happiness. It is when we do not have money, we realize how important money is. In the end, the poet says that now he doesn’t have money, he has true friends though they have few.
ICE BREAKERS ACTIVITIES
1. Discuss ‘Importance of money’:
a) Money is used as capital in business
b) Money is essential for educational purposes and fulfilling our desires.
c) It is important to donate and help needy people.
d) Money is used for medical and educational expenditures.
e) It is essential to maintain savings for medical emergencies etc.
2. Complete the web:
3. Make a list of the good qualities of your friend.
Ans: My friend is
- Loyal,
- Honest
- Kind-hearted
- Polite and respectful
ACTIVITY SHEET
Read the extract carefully and do the activities that follow.
A1. State whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE.
1. The poet knew no joy till he was rich.
ANS: FALSE
2. The poet felt that he should talk about his poverty.
ANS: FALSE
3. When the poet had money, he had many true friends.
ANS: FALSE
4. When the poet became poor he had a few real friends.
ANS: TRUE
A2. Give Reason:
1. Friends come knocking all the day to the poet’s door because—–
Ans: Friends come knocking all day on the poet’s door because at that time the poet was rich and he had