(a) The ant refused to help the cricket. Why? (b) Explain the second line.

Question

Based on your understanding of the poem, read the following lines and answer the questions given below.

“Thus ending, he hastily lifted the wicket, 

And out of the door turned the poor little cricket, ” 

(a) The ant refused to help the cricket. Why? 

(b) Explain the second line.

Answer 1

(a) The ant refused to help the cricket since they will end up in starvation giving food to the silly cricket. 

(b) Since the ant closed the door, the poor little cricket had to turn and go away.