Page 1 :
1221, , Natten Markus is a Norwegian poet., , He wrote this, when he turned 12 years old. And, was 29 years old when this poem was published., This is obviously a translation., , One can imagine how great it would be in his, , language, , CHILDHOOD

Page 2 :
¢In this poem, the poet, Markus Natten wonders when, and where he lost his childhood. In this quest to find, the moment he grew up, Markus highlights the, innocence and faith he lost even as he gained rational, individuality., , eAdolescence is usually a confusing time for a child, who is unable to immediately come to terms with the, physical, hormonal and psychological changes in his, or her personality. He no longer feels like a child but, is not quite ready to call himself an adult either., , CHILDHOOD 2

Page 3 :
*In the poem, 'The Rainbow’, William Wordsworth, claims, ‘Child is the father of man’. Markus seems to, be echoing this thought as he underscores how in our, childhood innocence lay our ability to appreciate the, simpler aspects of life and thus, the child can teach, the adult how to appreciate things the latter often, takes for granted., , CHILDHOOD >

Page 4 :
*OUT OF TEXT READING, The Seven Ages, , 1, 1% Stage Of A Man’s Life, , “At first the infant,, , Mewling and puking in the nurse’s arms.”, , 2. 24 Stage Of A Man’s Life, “Then, the whining school boy, With his satchel, , And shining morning face,, Creeping like snail,, Unwillingly to school.”, , CHILDHOOD 4

Page 5 :
* STANZA-1&, , z, , 53343, , Z, 3s, , CHILDHOOD