Furqat: his life and ghazals
Answers are for parents and teachers.
1
Write four important years and events in Furqat’s life (1859, 1879, 1892, 1909).
1859 – born; 1879 – went to Yangi Marg‘ilon; 1892 – left the homeland on his travels; 1909 – died in Yarkand.
2
Find two examples of personification in “Fasli navbahor o‘ldi”.
E.g. the nastaran washing its face, the jasmine dressing, the narcissus opening its eye to await friends; the bud tearing its collar.
3
Using the ghazal “Surmadin ko‘zlar qaro”, describe the bride’s appearance in 5–6 sentences.
The answer should include kohl, henna, clothes, jewellery and coquetry, in the student’s own words.
4
What is contentment? On the basis of “Biz istig‘no eli” write the traits of a contented person.
Is patient with little, does not beg for worldly gain, keeps his dignity and lives honestly with thought for tomorrow.
5
Read one of Furqat’s poems about exile and describe its mood in two sentences.
Free answer; it should mention tones such as longing, grief and yearning for the homeland.