The Convergence of the Twain MCQs and Summary

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | Last updated: June 10, 2025

Summary:

Thomas Hardy’s The Convergence of the Twain is a reflective and ironic poem about the sinking of the Titanic in 1912. The poem contrasts human vanity and materialism with the power of fate and nature. Hardy describes the ship, once a symbol of human achievement, now lying at the bottom of the ocean, abandoned and useless. He presents the iceberg and the Titanic as two forces destined to meet, emphasizing the idea of fate and inevitability. The poem critiques human pride and highlights the insignificance of human accomplishments in the face of natural forces. Hardy’s tone is somber and ironic, reinforcing the tragic nature of the disaster.

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1. : Who wrote The Convergence of the Twain?



2. : What historical event inspired the poem?



3. : What is the main theme of the poem?



4. : What literary device is heavily used in the poem?



5. : What does the iceberg symbolize in the poem?



6. : How does Hardy describe the Titanic after its sinking?



7. : What does “convergence” in the title refer to?



8. : What is Hardy’s tone in the poem?



9. : What does Hardy criticize in the poem?



10. : How does Hardy depict the sinking of the Titanic?



 

Question Answer
Poem Name The Convergence of the Twain
Poet Thomas Hardy
Year Published 1915
Poem Type Elegy, Philosophical Poem
Verse Form Triplets (Three-line stanzas)
Main Subject The sinking of the Titanic
Themes Fate, Human Vanity, Nature’s Power, Tragedy
Tone Somber, Ironic, Reflective
Poetic Devices Used Personification, Irony, Imagery, Contrast
Symbolism The Titanic – human pride; The Iceberg – fate
Historical Context Reflects on the 1912 Titanic disaster, published in 1915
Main Message Human ambition and pride are insignificant compared to the power of nature and fate.

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