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English Language & Literature — CBSE Class 10 board question

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What lesson does "For Anne Gregory" present for youthful love ?
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Model Answer

The poem "For Anne Gregory" teaches that youthful love is based on outward appearance — lovers are attracted by physical beauty, such as a girl's yellow hair, rather than her inner soul. Anne wishes someone would love her for herself alone, but the speaker says no human can ignore external looks. Only God, the poem concludes, can love a person for their inner worth alone, not for their physical beauty. Thus, young love is shown to be shallow and superficial.

Explanation

Examiners expect three key points for 3 marks: (1) youthful/human love is based on physical appearance, (2) Anne's desire to be loved for her inner self, and (3) the contrast — only God can love the soul. Keep the answer focused and avoid repeating the same idea in different words.

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