Samson Agonists

English 2nd Year Notes

Q1. Who was Samson Agonists?

Ans. Samson was a great warrior and believer in the ancient times. God had granted him defeated his deadly enemies, the Philistines who were disbelievers.

Q2. What was the name of temple where Samson was brought and why?

Ans. Samson was brought at the Temple of Dagon the central place of worship of the Philistine race, at the city of Gaza. Samson entered the main hall of the temple as a blind prisoner and delighted the spectators by showing them amazing and incredible feats of his regained power. No hero from the rival camp could dare to face Samson as a challenger.

Q3. How did Samson destroy his enemies in the poem “Lines from Samson Agonists”?

Ans. Samson Agonists said to his enemies that he had carried out their order and had shown them some feats of strength but then he would show them another amazing feat of strength. Saying this he pulled down the pillars. The building fell down and the Philistines were killed. In this way, Samson sacrifices his own life to kill the enemies of his tribe.

Q4. How did Samson Agonists became an unforgettable hero? Explain in detail in light of the poem “Samson Agonists”?

Ans. Samson Agonists was patient, and he was led to an arena to perform feats of strength. He showed many feats of immerse strength there. Nobody dared to appear as his challenger in similar feats of strength. During the interval, he requested the guide to take him between the two pillars. These two pillars were supporting the building; Samson felt the pillars in his arms for he had been blinded by the Philistines. Then, he stood there as he was thinking about some serious matter.(educationsight.blogspot.com) At least he raised his head and shouted at the Philistine and said that he had carried out their orders and had shown some feats of strength but then he would show them another amazing feat of strength. Saying this, he pulled down the roof and the Philistines were killed. In this way, Samson sacrificed his own life to kill the enemies of his tribe, thus became an unforgettable hero.

Q5: Why was Samson taken captive by the Philistines?

Ans. The Philistines were enemy of Samson .No philistine had the courage to fight with him. Hence, they made Samson captive and blinded him to watch his strength on some great festivals.