1. What events will supposedly take place according to the poet in the poem ‘The Greenhouse Effect’ ? 6
(‘দা গ্রিনহাউস এফেক্ট’ কবিতায় কবির মতে কোন্ ঘটনাগুলি আনুমানিকভাবে ঘটতে থাকবে ?
In the poem ‘The Greenhouse Effect’, the poet illustrates a series of drastic events triggered by global warming. As temperatures rise, traditional grain belts will shift toward the polar regions, leaving once-fertile agricultural lands to wither into dust bowls. This geographical upheaval will cause a massive shift in global influence, allowing regions like Greenland and Antarctica to emerge as new world powers.
The physical landscape will also transform: suburbs will be converted into essential farmland, and resilient nut trees will replace native species like the oak or elm. On a social level, widespread poverty will make luxuries like cars unaffordable for the average person. Furthermore, as governments lose the resources to function, common citizens will be forced to take over the maintenance of public buildings. While new economic powers may rise during this chaos, their success will be fleeting. Ultimately, the poet offers a grim outlook on human nature, suggesting that even in the face of such catastrophe, people will remain just as indifferent to the environment as they are today.
2. And the grain belts begin to slide closer to the poles” – What is meant by ‘grain belts’ ? Why will grain belts slide to the poles ? What will happen to the previous grain belts ?
(“এবং শস্যবলয়গুলি সরতে সরতে মেরুদের কাছাকাছি চলে যাবে”- ‘শস্যবলয়’ বলতে কী বোঝানো হয়েছে ? শস্যবলয়গুলি কেন মেরুর কাছে সরে যাবে ? আগেকার শস্যবলয়গুলির কী ঘটবে ?)
“Grain belts” are the specific regions of a country that grow the most food-grains for its people.
Because of global warming, the earth’s atmosphere is steadily getting hotter. This happens because greenhouse gases—such as carbon dioxide, methane, and water vapor—trap the sun’s heat. As a result of this rising heat, these grain belts will shift away from their current locations and move toward the North and South Poles.
3. What future picture of the city is drawn by the poet in ‘The Greenhouse Effect’ ? What activities will be seen in the sea and why ? 3 + 3
(‘দা গ্রিনহাউস এফেক্ট’ কবিতায় কবির দ্বারা ভবিষ্যৎ শহরের কী চিত্র অঙ্কন করা হয়েছে ? সমুদ্রে কোন ধরনের কার্যকলাপ দেখা যাবে এবং কেন ?)
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In the poem, the poet envisions a future where cities look nothing like they do today. As the climate changes, urban life will transform: suburbs will be repurposed into farmlands, and lawns once used for decoration will be used to grow vegetables. Instead of traditional oaks or elms, city streets will be lined with nut-bearing trees to provide food. Economic hardship will also change how people live, forcing most to walk to work as they become too poor to afford modern luxuries.
On the global stage, Korea will emerge as a dominant economic force. Their massive shipping fleets will patrol the oceans, delivering cheap goods to every corner of the world. From the shores of countries like America, people will watch the lights of these passing Korean ships with a mix of envy and skepticism, believing that Korea’s newfound success will only be temporary.
What is the ‘Korean armada’? Where will it be seen, and how will people react to it?
1. Meaning of the Expression
The word “armada” traditionally refers to a large fleet of warships, such as the historical Spanish Armada. However, in the context of this poem, the “Korean armada” refers to a massive fleet of Korean trading ships. The poet uses this term to suggest that Korea will dominate the global business world in the future.
2. Where It Will Be Seen
The Korean armada will be seen out at sea. People standing on the beaches will be able to see these far-reaching fleets of ships as they travel across the globe, relentlessly pursuing international trade and business ventures.
3. Public Reaction
When people see the lights of these ships on the horizon, they will react with a mix of skepticism and indifference:
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Skepticism: They will gossip among themselves, claiming that the success of these trading fleets will be short-lived.
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Indifference: Even though the world is changing due to climate change, the people watching from the shore remain as unconcerned and indifferent as they have always been.
