Explain with reference to the context.It was certain he could write, a

1.	Explain with reference to the context.It was certain he could write, and cipher too.
Answer» The above line is taken from the poem ‘The Village School Master’ written by Oliver Goldsmith. In this poem the poet pictures a nostalgic image of a teacher. In those days, most of the villagers worked on farms. Very few people received any formal education. In such a community, most of the times, the teacher would be the only well educated person. Therefore, people often sought his advice on different aspects of life. They respected him for his knowledge. In the poem too, the school master was respected for the vastness of his knowledge. He could not only read and write, but also work out sums in arithmetic. He appeared to be a scholar in the eyes of the villagers.

Explain with reference to the context.It was certain he could write, and cipher too.

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The above line is taken from the poem ‘The Village School Master’ written by Oliver Goldsmith. In this poem the poet pictures a nostalgic image of a teacher.

In those days, most of the villagers worked on farms. Very few people received any formal education. In such a community, most of the times, the teacher would be the only well educated person. Therefore, people often sought his advice on different aspects of life. They respected him for his knowledge.

In the poem too, the school master was respected for the vastness of his knowledge. He could not only read and write, but also work out sums in arithmetic. He appeared to be a scholar in the eyes of the villagers.

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