XAT 2022 — VARC Question 23
Read the poem carefully, and answer the TWO questions that follow.
It hurts to walk on new legs:
The curse of consonants. The wobble of vowels.
And you for whom I gave up a kingdom
Can never love that thing I was.
When you look into my past
You see
Only weeds and scales.
Once I had a voice.
Now I have legs.
Sometimes I wonder
Was it a fair trade?
Which of the following statements BEST reflects the theme of the poem?
Answer & solution
- A
Our concern for loss is more than what we gain.
Our quest for love is accompanied with pain.
- C
Our loss of identity is irreparable.
- D
As the future unfolds, our distant past looks pleasant.
- E
Nostalgic recollection undermines materialistic gains.
In the poem, the poet mentions some pain that they are in caused by some sacrifice they made for someone. The poet is also wondering whether the trade they made for being with someone they care about was fair.
Among the options, B is the most suitable choice.