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A THING OF BEAUTY by JoHNKEATS, (i), A thing of beauty is a joy forever, Its loveliness increases, it will never, Pass into nothingness, but will keep, A bower quiet for us, and a sleep, Full of sweet dreams, and health, and quiet breathing., , Reference - These lines have been taken from the poem “A Thing of Beauty” composed, by famous romantic poet John Keats., , Context- In this poem, the poet describes the role of beauty in human life. According to, the poet, a really beautiful thing plays an important role in our life. It saves us from, gloom and despair. Its value never comes to an end., , Explanation- The poet says that a thing of beauty keeps on imparting joy forever. Its, loveliness increases with the passage of time. Its value never comes to an end. The poet, says that beauty acts like a shady tree that provides a cool shelter for us when we are, tortured by the scorching heat of the sun. The company of beautiful things also makes, our dreams sweet and full of joy. We enjoy good health and peace of mind in their, , company. (, ii), , Therefore, on every morrow, are we wreathing,, A flowery band to bind us to the earth,, , Spite of despondence, of the inhuman dearth, Of noble natures, of the gloomy days,, , Of all the unhealthy and o’er-darkened ways, Made for our searching: yes, in spite of all,, , Some shape of beauty moves away the pall, From our dark spirits, , Reference - These lines have been taken from the poem “A Thing of Beauty” composed, by famous romantic poet John Keats. ‘, , Context- In this poem, the poet describes the role of beauty in human life. According to, the poet, a really beautiful thing plays an important role in our life. It saves us from, gloom and despair. Its value never comes to an end., , Explanation-The poet says that every morning, we make flowery bands to offer prayers, to our gods. These flowery bands bind us to the Earth. In spite of so many negative, things in the world like despondence, lack of noble natured people, gloomy days and, unhealthy ways of living; it is some shape of beauty that removes the pall of gloom from, our dark spirit and inspire us to live happily.