UNIT - 5 JAZZ POEM TWO - TWO MARKS QUESTIONS

UNIT - 5 JAZZ POEM TWO - TWO MARKS QUESTIONS

1.Give a short description of the Jazz player

Ans: The Jazz player has wrinkled old face. He is unshaven and has a tired look. He wears a faded blue shirt, old necktie and jacket. His shoes  are old and worn out.

2. Why do you think the Jazz player keeps her head down?

Ans: The Jazz player is a poor, old man. He has led a hard life. He is tired and keeps his head down.

3. The word ‘old’ has been repeated several times in the first two stanzas.

Ans: Everything about the man is old his face, his clothes and his shoes. He appears to be a pathetic figure.

4. What message does the Jazz player want to convey?

Ans: The Jazz player wants to convey to the world that he is Black man who can draw people towards him through his music.

5. How does the Jazz player change as he plays on the saxophone?

Ans: As the Jazz player starts to play on the Saxophone he is no longer an old Black man. He produces wonderful music and appears to be like a bird flying higher and higher.

6. How has the Jazz player held his instrument?

Ans: The Jazz player has held his instrument across his chest. It is supported by a wire coat hanger from his neck.

7. ‘He is no longer a man’ says the poet. Who else is he supposed to be if he is no longer a man

Ans: The Jazz player forgets everything when he plays the music to preach the world. At that moment he feels like a bird which gathers his wings and flies higher and higher.