English SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS(3 Mark)

The spider’s journey in the poem teaches us that anyone or anything can inspire us, no matter how small they are.
1. Inspiration can come from anywhere – King Bruce, a great ruler, feels sad and hopeless, but he learns a lesson from a tiny spider.
2. Actions can teach us – The spider keeps trying even after failing many times. This shows us that never giving up leads to success.
3. Even small things can be role models – We usually look up to great people for inspiration, but the poem shows that even a little spider can teach an important life lesson.
4. Keep trying, no matter what – The spider falls many times but does not stop. In the end, it succeeds, just like King Bruce does when he tries again.

At the beginning of the poem, King Bruce felt defeated, hopeless, and discouraged. Despite being a monarch, he is deeply troubled because he has tried multiple times to accomplish a great deed for his people but has failed repeatedly. This leaves him feel lonely, sad, and in despair. At his lowest point, he even considers giving up entirely.
However, when he observes the spider, his perspective begins to change. He watches as tfie spider struggles but refuses to quit, making nine brave attempts before finally succeeding. Initially, the king doubts the spider and assumes it will give up, but when it keeps climbing and finally wins, his attitude shifts. He feels inspired and motivated, realising that persistence* leads to success.
By the end of the poem, King Bruce regains his courage and determination. He decides to try once more, and this time, he succeeds.

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Both King Bruce and the spider face repeated failures in their attempts to reach their goals.
Similarities:
• Both struggle to achieve something difficult.
• Both fail multiple times before succeeding.
• Both consider giving up but ultimately continue their efforts.
Differences:
• King Bruce initially feels hopeless and wants to quit, while the spider never stops trying.
• The spider’s success is immediate, as it succeeds on its tenth attempt, whereas King Bruce’s success is learned and applied later.
• The spider serves as an inspiration, while King Bruce is the one who learns from it.
• Through these similarities and differences, the poem highlights the importance of perseverance in achieving success.