A. Night of the Scorpion
Written by Nissim Ezekiel.
It’s a famous poem describing a rural Indian village's superstitious reaction when the speaker's mother is stung by a scorpion.
✅ So, A → IV (Nissim Ezekiel)
B. Unfinished Poem
Written by Eunice De Souza.
Her works often have a bold, personal, confessional style — "Unfinished Poem" is typical of her fragmented, introspective writing.
✅ So, B → III (Eunice De Souza)
C. The Looking Glass
Written by Kamala Das.
Kamala Das often wrote about women, identity, and sensuality. "The Looking Glass" is a direct, daring poem about feminine sexuality and self-reflection.
✅ So, C → I (Kamala Das)
D. To a Friend Far Away
Written by A.K. Ramanujan.
Ramanujan’s poetry often deals with relationships, nostalgia, and distance. "To a Friend Far Away" fits perfectly into his themes of memory and separation.
✅ So, D → II (A.K. Ramanujan)
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