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Summary
A Scottish chieftain from Ulva’s isle wished to marry Lord Ullin’s daughter against her father’s wish. Hence she eloped with her lover. The chieftain and his beloved were chased by the kingsman on horses. He, therefore, urged the boatman to ferry them across Lochgyle to his land.
The chieftain told the boatman about his true love. The chieftain also offered the boatman some money. Lord Ullin’s Daughter too expressed her fear of separation. She said that she would rather meet the storm than face her angry father.
The boatman agreed to ferry them for the sake of the lovely daughter of Lord Ullin despite the impending storm. Unfortunately, the boat carrying the chieftain and his beloved in the stormy sea started to sink and the tempest gathered around them.
Lord Ullin, at this point, reached the shore only to see his daughter struggling in the storm. At once his wrath transformed into wailing as she and her lover were both drowning. Lord Ullin was completely devastated at the scene. He cried in grief persuading his daughter to come back. His daughter stretched out one hand for help. Her other hand was around her lover. But it was too late.
Lord Ullin’s daughter, the chieftain, and the boatman were drowned that night.
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Textual questions and answers
Multiple Choice Questions
1. The Chieftain and his beloved wanted to go into the rough sea because………..
A. they were looking for adventure B. they wanted to move to a distant land C. they wanted to escape the wrath of her father D. they wanted to die in the rough sea
Answer: C. they wanted to escape the wrath of her father
2. The couple were being followed by………
A. his father’s men B. her father’s men C. their parents D. the king’s army
Answer: B. her father’s men
3. The boatman agreed to ferry the couple across for the sake of………..
A. the money they offered B. the charming bride C. taking revenge on Lord Ullin D. satisfying his own ego
Answer: B. the charming bride
4. The line that is an example of both visual and aural imagery is…….
A. I’ll give thee a silver pound B. For he should find us in the glen C. Then who will cheer my bonny bride D. So though the waves are raging white
Answer: D. So though the waves are raging white
5. The mood changes in the poem. It transforms from……..
A. happiness to fear B. anxiety to grief C. fear to happiness D. love to pain
Answer: B. anxiety to grief
6. The water wraith was shrieking. The line symbolises that the water wraith was……..
A. happy to drown the lovers B. lamenting about the storm C. lamenting at the death of the lovers D. lamenting at the plight of the miserable father
Answer: C. lamenting at the death of the lovers
Read these lines and answer the questions
1.’Cries, ‘Boatman do not tarry!
And I’ll give thee a silver pound
To row us o’er the ferry!
a) Who says these lines and to whom?
b) Where did they want to go? Why?
c) What is the meaning of ‘tarry’?
Ans: a) These lines were said by the Scottish chieftain to the boatman.
b) They wanted to go across Lochgyle to Ulva’s isle. They wanted to go because the men of Lord Ullin were chasing them as they had decided to marry without and the consent of Lord Ullin.
c) The meaning of tarry is to stay somewhere longer than expected or to delay in leaving a place.
2. ‘His horsemen hard behind us ride;
Should they our steps discover,
Then who will cheer my bonny bride
When they have slain her lover’-
a) Whose horsemen were following whom?
b) Why were they following them?
c) What was the speaker’s concern?
d) What is the rhyme scheme of these lines?
Ans: a) The horseman of Lord Ullin were following them.
b) They were following them because the chieftain and Lord Ullin’s daughter had decided to get married going against the will of Lord Ullin.
c) The speaker’s concern was that if the men of Lord Ullin could catch them then they would kill him and there would not be anyone to keep his beautiful bride happy after him.
d) The rhyme scheme of these lines is a,b,a,b.
3. Out spoke the hardy Highland wight
‘I’ll go, my chief-I’m ready:
It is not for your silver bright,
But for your winsome lady:
a) Who is the speaker?
b) Where was he ready to go?
c) What had been his fear?
d) Why did he agree to go?
Ans: a) The boatman is the speaker here.
b) He was ready to go across Lochgyle the storm and the darkness.
c) His fear was that it was dark and the weather was stormy.
d) He agreed to go because of the beautiful bride of the chieftain.
Fill in the space with one quality
C. Fill in the space with one quality that you feel stands out in each of these characters. Give one instance from the text as evidence of the trait.
Lord Ullin
Answer: Remorse. His plea, “And I’ll forgive your highland chief My daughter! O my daughter!” shows his regret too late.
The Chieftain
Answer: Bravery. Fleeing with Lord Ullin’s daughter for three days showcases his courage against her father’s wrath.
Lord Ullin’s daughter
Answer: Determination. Her insistence on facing the storm over her father’s anger, “I’ll meet the raging of the skies But not an angry father,” highlights her resolve.
The Boatman
Answer: Altruism. His decision, “It is not for your silver bright But for your winsome lady,” shows selflessness over personal gain.
Complete the summary
D. Complete the summary of the poem by completing the sentences.
Answer: The Chieftain and his beloved, a Scottish Chieftain from Ulva’s isle wished to escape her father’s wrath against her father’s wishes. Hence, she eloped with her lover. They were chased by Lord Ullin’s men on a stormy night. He therefore urged the boatman to ferry them across Lochgyle to his Highlands. The Chieftain told the boatman they were fleeing from Lord Ullin. The Chieftain also offered the boatman a silver pound. The boatman agreed to ferry them for the sake of the winsome lady despite the impending storm. Lord Ullin at this point reached the shore only to see his daughter struggling in the stormy sea. At once, his wrath transformed into wailing as she and her lover were both drowning, leaving Lord Ullin completely lamenting. Lord Ullin’s daughter too expressed her fear of her angry father. She said she would face the stormy sea than face her father’s wrath. Unfortunately, the boat carrying the chieftain and his beloved was overwhelmed by the storm. He cried in grief persuading his daughter to come back. His daughter held out one hand for aid. The other was around her lover. But it was too late to save them.
Appreciation
1. Rewrite the story of ‘Lord Ullin’s Daughter’ giving it a happy ending.
Answer: In a reimagined ending for “Lord Ullin’s Daughter,” the stormy seas and the wrathful chase lead to an unexpected turn of events. As the chieftain and his beloved brace for the worst amidst the ferocious waves, a sudden calm descends upon the sea. Miraculously, the boat stabilises and the storm abates, revealing a clear path to safety.
Lord Ullin, who had reached the shore filled with anger and intent on retribution, witnesses the peril his daughter faces. His heart softens as he realises the depth of her love for the chieftain. As they reach the shore, instead of enacting his wrath, Lord Ullin extends a hand of forgiveness and acceptance.
He acknowledges the strength of their love and the courage they demonstrated by facing the tempest together. Moved by their loyalty to each other and the realisation of his own misplaced anger, Lord Ullin offers his blessing to the couple. He recognizes the chieftain’s valour and his daughter’s unwavering love, deciding that their happiness is paramount.
The poem concludes with a celebration of their union, marking a new beginning for the two lovers and their clans. The once stormy relationship between the families is healed, symbolized by the clearing skies and calm seas. The chieftain and Lord Ullin’s daughter begin their life together with the support of their families, proving that love can indeed conquer all obstacles, including the fiercest storms and the most stubborn of hearts.
2. What is the poem’s rhyme scheme?
Answer: The poem’s rhyme scheme is ABAB.
3. Foreshadowing is an advance sign or warning of what is to come in the future. ‘The water-wraith was shrieking’. Does this represent what happens at the end? Give reasons for your answer.
Answer: Yes, the line ‘The water-wraith was shrieking’ represents foreshadowing, as it warns of the impending disaster at the poem’s end. The shrieking of the water-wraith symbolizes the tumultuous storm that ultimately leads to the tragic drowning of the lovers.
4. ‘Imagery’ refers to something that can be perceived through more than one of the senses. It uses figurative language to help form mental pictures. Campbell uses vivid diverse and powerful imagery to personify the menacing face of nature. Pick out expressions that convey the images of anger in the poem.
Answer: Expressions that convey images of anger in the poem include “The storm grew loud apace”, “The water-wraith was shrieking”, and “waves are raging white”. These lines personify nature’s fury and contribute to the poem’s dramatic tension.
5. You are already familiar with the poetic device ‘alliteration’. The poet makes extensive use of the same throughout the poem. Pick out examples of alliteration in the poem.
Answer: Examples of alliteration in the poem include “bonny bride” and “wild waves”. These instances enhance the poem’s rhythmic quality and auditory appeal.
6. According to the dictionary, a ballad is a folk song or orally transmitted poem telling in a direct and dramatic manner some popular story usually derived from a tragic incident in local history or legend. The story is told simply, impersonally, and often with vivid dialogue. Ballads are normally composed in quatrains with alternating four-stress and three-stress lines, the second and fourth lines rhyming; but some ballads are in couplet form and some others have six-line stanzas. How does this poem qualify as a ballad?
Answer: This poem qualifies as a ballad because it tells a dramatic story derived from a tragic incident, using a simple and impersonal tone with vivid dialogue. It is composed in quatrains with an ABAB rhyme scheme, adhering to the traditional ballad structure of alternating four-stress and three-stress lines.
7. How does the setting of the poem reflect the turmoil in the lives of the characters in the poem?
Answer: The setting of the poem, with its dark and stormy weather, mirrors the emotional turmoil and the perilous situation of the characters. The tumultuous sea and the raging storm reflect the chaos and danger the lovers face, symbolizing their struggle against societal norms and their fight for love.
1. ‘Come back! Come back!’ he cried in grief
Across this stormy water:
And I’ll forgive your highland chief,
My daughter!-O my daughter!’
a) What is the mood of the speaker?
b) Why was his mood so?
c) Who was he saying this to?
d) What had happened to
Ans: a) The speaker is in a mournful mood.
b) His mood was so because he was seeing his daughter drowning in the midst of a storm and there was nothing he could do.
c) He was saying this to his daughter.
d) His daughter and her lover were trying to escape his wrath and were struck in the middle of a storm. In the end, they both drowned and died.
Extra MCQs
1. Who is the speaker in the first few lines of the poem?
A. The boatman B. A Scottish chieftain C. Lord Ullin D. Lord Ullin’s daughter
Answer: B. A Scottish chieftain
2. What does the chieftain offer the boatman to ferry them across?
A. A gold coin B. A silver pound C. A precious stone D. A piece of jewelry
Answer: B. A silver pound
15. How does the setting of the poem reflect the turmoil in the characters’ lives?
A. The stormy weather and raging waves mirror the danger and turbulence faced by the lovers B. The calm waters represent the peaceful lives of the characters C. The setting has no relation to the characters’ lives D. The night and darkness symbolize the sadness of the characters
Answer: A. The stormy weather and raging waves mirror the danger and turbulence faced by the lovers
Extra Questions and answers
1. Who is the speaker in the first few lines of the poem?
Answer: The speaker in the first few lines of the poem is a Scottish chieftain.
2. What does the chieftain ask the boatman to do?
Answer: The chieftain asks the boatman not to delay and offers a silver pound to row them across the ferry/Lochgyle.
14. How does the setting of the poem reflect the turmoil in the characters’ lives?
Answer: The stormy weather, raging waves, and the dark and dreary night reflect the turmoil and danger faced by the lovers as they flee from Lord Ullin’s wrath, ultimately leading to their tragic drowning, mirroring the turbulence in their lives.
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