REFERENCE: These lines have been taken from the poem "Samson Agonistic" written by John Milton.

In this long poem Milton has described how Samson fought against his enemies. Samson was a powerful man, but had been taken prisoner by Philistines, who were the enemies of his race. In this poem we are told how Samson saved the people of his race by pulling down the roof of a great temple on the heads of his enemies and killed all the prominent people. Samson also died but in this way he took revenge from his enemies.

STANZA NO. 1: "He patient but ------------------------------ to appear antagonist."

In these lines we are told how Samson was brought to the temple after he had been captured and blinded by his enemies. A guide led Samson to the temple; he walked patiently but fearlessly to the place where the guide took him. Then he was asked to show some feats of strength. He pulled, drew and broke things with great strength. There was no one to challenge him. Everyone praised his strength. His strength was unbelievable.STANZA NO. 2: "At length for intermission --------------------------- gave main support."

In these lines we are told how Samson reached near the big pillars which gave main support to the roof of the temple. At last when Samson was tire after performing his show of strength, his guide took him between the tow big pillars. He requested his guide to let him lean against the big pillars because he wanted to take rest for sometime by keeping both his hands on them. STANZANO. 3: "He unsuspicious led him - - - - - - - - - - -------------- his mind revolved."

In these lines we are told that the guide did not suspect what Samson was going to do. So he let him rest against the pillars which gave main support to the roof. Samson felt the pillars in his arms and stood silent for some time. His head was bowed down wards and his eyes were fixed to the ground. It appeared as if he was praying or was thinking about some important matter.

STANZA NO. 4: "At last with head ----------------------------------------- all who behold."

In these lines the poet has described the speech of Samson before the lords and nobles who had gathered to watch his show of strength. He told them in a loud voice that till now he had obeyed them, and did whatever he was asked to perform. All those who watched him were greatly surprised. Now he said he wanted to show them some feats of strength of his own accord, which would amaze all those who watched him.

STANZA NO. 5: "Thus uttered ----------------------------------------------- who sat beneath."

In these lines we are told how Samson pulled down the roof of the temple upon the heads of his enemies. After addressing the people assembled there Samson applied his force to the pillars. He shook them with great force till the roof of the great temple fell down with a great noise upon the heads of the people.

STANZA NO. 6: "Lords, ladies ---------------------------------------------- destruction on himself."

In these lines the poet has described the death of Samson and all the people who had gathered under the roof of the temple to watch their powerful enemy. The poet says that lords, ladies, captain and priests of the country were crushed to death. They were the prominent people of the nation who had assembled from far and near to celebrates the feast. As Samson was among them therefore he was also crushed to death.

MANSOOR ALI SHAH..