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At a distance, but clearly to be seen, high up in the golden light of the setting sun, appeared the Great Stone Face, with white mists around it, like the white hairs around the brow of Ernest. At that moment, Ernest’s face took on an expression so grand that the poet was moved to throw his arms up and shout. “Behold! Behold! Ernest is himself the likeness of the Great Stone Face!”
Then all the people looked, and saw that what the poet said was true. The prophecy was fulfilled. But Ernest, having finished what he had to say, took the poet’s arm, and walked slowly homeward, still hoping that some wiser and better man than himself would by and by appear, bearing a resemblance to the Great Stone Face.
Explanation:
The Great Stone Face, on the mountain, appeared from a great distance but at a clearly visible spot. It must have been a beautiful evening during the sun's golden hour. Clouds veiled the Great Stone Face, much as white hairs covered Ernest's head.
This lovely sight drew the attention of the poet, who was engrossed in deep thought at the time. Ernest's face, which startled the poet, had the same spectacular look as the Great Stone Face. The poet suddenly lifted his arms and exclaimed, "Behold! Behold! Ernest is himself the likeness of the Great Stone Face!".
Everyone started comparing Ernest to The Great Stone Face when they saw him. They quickly realised the poet's assertion was true. The old prophecy has now come true, as they believe they have seen the prophesied man. Despite this, Ernest refused to acknowledge that he had Great Stone Face's resemblance. He went slowly back to his house after finishing his talk, holding the poet's arm, hoping for the arrival of a wiser and better man than himself, resembling the Great Stone Face.
Everyone started comparing Ernest to The Great Stone Face when they saw him. They quickly realised the poet's assertion was true. The old prophecy has now come true, as they believe they have seen the prophesied man. Despite this, Ernest refused to acknowledge that he had Great Stone Face's resemblance. He went slowly back to his house after finishing his talk, holding the poet's arm, hoping for the arrival of a wiser and better man than himself, resembling the Great Stone Face.
Meaning of difficult words:
S.No | Words | Meaning |
1. | Mist | Clouds made of small drops of water in the air which covers things |
2. | Brow | Forehead of a person |
3. | Behold | To see something |
Reference:
National Council of Educational Research and Training (2008). Honeydew. The Great Stone Face II - Nathaniel Hawthorne (pp. 128-132). Published at the Publication Division by the Secretary, National Council of Educational Research and Training, Sri Aurobindo Marg, New Delhi.
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