uphill

 Uphill - worksheet

1. Match the columns.

Answers:  a) iii b) i c) v d) ii e) iv

2. Answer the following in 30 to 40 words. 

a) What is the significance of the ‘inn’? Explain. (6 lines) 

The traveller is told that she cannot miss the inn that stands at the top of the hill and which offers rest for those who have spent the entire day climbing. Literally, the fact that it stands out in the darkness of the night indicates that the light that it sheds is powerful and will not be overpowered. Metaphorically, the ‘inn' represents security. It is a place of welcome and rest at the end of the journey. 

b) How would you describe the journey up-hill? (4 lines) 

The journey up-hill is very difficult and arduous. There are many areas that are not known and confusing. The traveller is anxious and wants to know what he would encounter on the way. So, we can say that the journey uphill is a metaphor to the journey of life. 

c) Explain the metaphorical meaning of the following line: (4 lines) Does the road wind up-hill all the way? 

Here, the traveller who metaphorically represents man is questioning God who is the guide, that the road which is life’s path is winding up-hill all the way, which means is filled with difficulties all the way till we reach heaven or death. 

d) Do you think the traveller will be welcomed to a comfortable place when the journey ends? Why? (3 lines) 

Yes, the traveller will be welcomed to a comfortable place when the journey ends. For the guide says that in the end there would be beds for all who arrive at the inn.