CBSE Class 10 English – Polythene Bag

Chapter Overview

‘Polythene Bag’ is a thought-provoking poem that presents the environmental menace of plastic pollution from the point of view of a polythene bag itself. This narrative device helps readers empathize with nature and understand the long-lasting, harmful effects of human carelessness. The poem is both reflective and cautionary, urging us to recognize the irreversible damage caused by single-use plastics. It highlights the irony of a man-made product that outlives its purpose and becomes a burden on the earth for centuries.

Important Keywords

• Polythene: A synthetic plastic material, non-biodegradable and harmful to the environment.
• Pollution: The contamination of nature through man-made waste.
• Biodegradable: Capable of being decomposed naturally, unlike polythene.
• Perspective: The poem is narrated from the point of view of the polythene bag.
• Sustainability: The practice of using resources in a way that does not harm the environment.