Question and Answers :::
1. What does the woman ask her mother to do with the quilt?
The woman asks her mother to lay the quilt on her grave after her death. This was her last wish.
2. What does the phrase “line by line expressed” suggest about the quilt?
The joyful and sorrowful moments of Saju with Rupai are still vibrant in Saju’s heart. The phrase suggest that Saju stitched those moments in the quilt vividly.
3. What does the phrase “many a joy and many a sorrow” mean?
The phrase “many a joy and many a sorrow” means the joyful and sorrowful moments of the couple- Saju with Rupai.
4. How does the poet describe women’s grief?
The poet portrays the deepest agony of a village woman Saju, who has lost her beloved husband, Rupai. Saju uses embroidery as a means of expressing her grief and love. Through her hand-stitched quilt, she pours out her soul — each stitch holding memories, joys, and sorrows. This poem is a visual representation of a lonely, young, village wife.
5. Why do you think the poet chose a quilt as a symbol of love and sorrow?
Saju uses embroidery as a means of expressing her love and sorrow. Through her hand-stitched quilt, she pours out her soul — each stitch holding memories of love. In rural Bangladesh, quilt-making (Nakshi Kantha) is popular in our weal and woe. So, I think this poet has rightly chose quilt as a symbol of love and sorrow.
6. What is the significance of the title of the poem, “The Field of the Embroidered Quilt”?
The title "The Field of the Embroidered Quilt" is significant because it directly reflects the poem's central theme and imagery. The “embroidered quilt” is the symbol of love and dedication of a woman to her husband. The term "field" adds a sense of vastness and connection to the surrounding pastoral life. The poem itself is a tribute to this love.
7. What does Saju ask her mother to do with the quilt after her death?
Saju asks her mother to spread the embroidered quilt she made over her grave after her death. It was her last request to her mother.
