“English” Notes Chapter 3.1 Coromandel Fishers Class 9 Maharashtra Board

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This poem is written by Sarojini Naidu and talks about the life of fishermen. It shows their love for the sea and their bravery as they start their work early in the morning. The poem also describes nature and how the fishermen are connected to the sea like a family.

Important Points from the Poem

1. Morning Call for Fishermen

• The poem begins with a call to the fishermen to wake up and start their day.
• The skies wake up, and the wind is calm like a sleeping child.
• The fishermen are ready to set their boats (catamarans) free and catch fish.

2. The Sea is Their Family

• The sea is like a mother, the clouds are like brothers, and the waves are like friends to the fishermen.
• They follow the seagull’s call, which guides them to the best fishing spots.
• They are not afraid of storms because they believe God will protect them.

3. Love for the Sea

• The fishermen love the cool shade of coconut trees and the sweet smell of mango groves.
• They also enjoy the soft sand and the voices of their loved ones.
• But they love the sea the most because it gives them freedom and happiness.

Important Meanings

Literary Features

Rhyming Words:

• Stanza 1: light – night, free – sea
• Stanza 2: call – all, drives – lives
• Stanza 3: grove – love, glee – sea

Rhyme Scheme:

• The rhyme scheme of the poem is AABB.

Personification (Giving human qualities to nature):

• “The wind lies asleep in the arms of the dawn like a child.” (Wind is compared to a sleeping child.)

Metaphors (Indirect Comparisons):

• “The sea is our mother.” (Sea is compared to a mother.)
• “The waves are our comrades all.” (Waves are compared to friends.)

Message of the Poem

• The poem shows the courage of fishermen and their love for the sea.
• It tells us that hard work brings rewards.
• It teaches us to respect nature and live in harmony with it.