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The Merchant Of Venice Act 2 Scene 2 ICSE X English Literature

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Scene II Venice. A street.

Enter Launcelot

Launcelot

Certainly my conscience will serve me to run from
this Jew my master. The fiend is at mine elbow and
tempts me saying to me ‘Gobbo, Launcelot Gobbo, good
Launcelot,’ or ‘good Gobbo,’ or good Launcelot
Gobbo, use your legs, take the start, run away. My
conscience says ‘No; take heed,’ honest Launcelot;
take heed, honest Gobbo, or, as aforesaid, ‘honest
Launcelot Gobbo; do not run; scorn running with thy
heels.’ Well, the most courageous fiend bids me
pack: ‘Via!’ says the fiend; ‘away!’ says the
fiend; ‘for the heavens, rouse up a brave mind,’
says the fiend, ‘and run.’ Well, my conscience,
hanging about the neck of my heart, says very wisely
to me ‘My honest friend Launcelot, being an honest
man’s son,’ or rather an honest woman’s son; for,
indeed, my father did something smack, something
grow to, he had a kind of taste; well, my conscience
says ‘Launcelot, budge not.’ ‘Budge,’ says the
fiend. ‘Budge not,’ says my conscience.
‘Conscience,’ say I, ‘you counsel well;’ ‘ Fiend,’
say I, ‘you counsel well:’ to be ruled by my
conscience, I should stay with the Jew my master,
who, God bless the mark, is a kind of devil; and, to
run away from the Jew, I should be ruled by the
fiend, who, saving your reverence, is the devil
himself. Certainly the Jew is the very devil
incarnal; and, in my conscience, my conscience is
but a kind of hard conscience, to offer to counsel
me to stay with the Jew. The fiend gives the more
friendly counsel: I will run, fiend; my heels are
at your command; I will run.

Enter Old Gobbo, with a basket

Gobbo

Master young man, you, I pray you, which is the way
to master Jew’s?

Launcelot

[Aside] O heavens, this is my true-begotten father!
who, being more than sand-blind, high-gravel blind,
knows me not: I will try confusions with him.

Gobbo

Master young gentleman, I pray you, which is the way
to master Jew’s?

Launcelot

Turn up on your right hand at the next turning, but,
at the next turning of all, on your left; marry, at
the very next turning, turn of no hand, but turn
down indirectly to the Jew’s house.

Gobbo

By God’s sonties, ’twill be a hard way to hit. Can
you tell me whether one Launcelot,
that dwells with him, dwell with him or no?

Launcelot

Talk you of young Master Launcelot?
Aside
Mark me now; now will I raise the waters. Talk you
of young Master Launcelot?

Gobbo

No master, sir, but a poor man’s son: his father,
though I say it, is an honest exceeding poor man
and, God be thanked, well to live.

Launcelot

Well, let his father be what a’ will, we talk of
young Master Launcelot.

Gobbo

Your worship’s friend and Launcelot, sir.

Launcelot

But I pray you, ergo, old man, ergo, I beseech you,
talk you of young Master Launcelot?

Gobbo

Of Launcelot, an’t please your mastership.

Launcelot

Ergo, Master Launcelot. Talk not of Master
Launcelot, father; for the young gentleman,
according to Fates and Destinies and such odd
sayings, the Sisters Three and such branches of
learning, is indeed deceased, or, as you would say
in plain terms, gone to heaven.

Gobbo

Marry, God forbid! the boy was the very staff of my
age, my very prop.

Launcelot

Do I look like a cudgel or a hovel-post, a staff or
a prop? Do you know me, father?

Gobbo

Alack the day, I know you not, young gentleman:
but, I pray you, tell me, is my boy, God rest his
soul, alive or dead?

Launcelot

Do you not know me, father?

Gobbo

Alack, sir, I am sand-blind; I know you not.

Launcelot

Nay, indeed, if you had your eyes, you might fail of
the knowing me: it is a wise father that knows his
own child. Well, old man, I will tell you news of
your son: give me your blessing: truth will come
to light; murder cannot be hid long; a man’s son
may, but at the length truth will out.

Gobbo

Pray you, sir, stand up: I am sure you are not
Launcelot, my boy.

Launcelot

Pray you, let’s have no more fooling about it, but
give me your blessing: I am Launcelot, your boy
that was, your son that is, your child that shall
be.

Gobbo

I cannot think you are my son.

Launcelot

I know not what I shall think of that: but I am
Launcelot, the Jew’s man, and I am sure Margery your
wife is my mother.

Gobbo

Her name is Margery, indeed: I’ll be sworn, if thou
be Launcelot, thou art mine own flesh and blood.
Lord worshipped might he be! what a beard hast thou
got! thou hast got more hair on thy chin than
Dobbin my fill-horse has on his tail.

Launcelot

It should seem, then, that Dobbin’s tail grows
backward: I am sure he had more hair of his tail
than I have of my face when I last saw him.

Gobbo

Lord, how art thou changed! How dost thou and thy
master agree? I have brought him a present. How
‘gree you now?

Launcelot

Well, well: but, for mine own part, as I have set
up my rest to run away, so I will not rest till I
have run some ground. My master’s a very Jew: give
him a present! give him a halter: I am famished in
his service; you may tell every finger I have with
my ribs. Father, I am glad you are come: give me
your present to one Master Bassanio, who, indeed,
gives rare new liveries: if I serve not him, I
will run as far as God has any ground. O rare
fortune! here comes the man: to him, father; for I
am a Jew, if I serve the Jew any longer

Enter Bassanio, with Leonardo and other followers

Bassanio

You may do so; but let it be so hasted that supper
be ready at the farthest by five of the clock. See
these letters delivered; put the liveries to making,
and desire Gratiano to come anon to my lodging.
Exit a Servant

Launcelot

To him, father.

Gobbo

God bless your worship!

Bassanio

Gramercy! wouldst thou aught with me?

Gobbo

Here’s my son, sir, a poor boy,–

Launcelot

Not a poor boy, sir, but the rich Jew’s man; that
would, sir, as my father shall specify–

Gobbo

He hath a great infection, sir, as one would say, to serve–

Launcelot

Indeed, the short and the long is, I serve the Jew,
and have a desire, as my father shall specify–

Gobbo

His master and he, saving your worship’s reverence,
are scarce cater-cousins–

Launcelot

To be brief, the very truth is that the Jew, having
done me wrong, doth cause me, as my father, being, I
hope, an old man, shall frutify unto you–

Gobbo

I have here a dish of doves that I would bestow upon
your worship, and my suit is–

Launcelot

In very brief, the suit is impertinent to myself, as
your worship shall know by this honest old man; and,
though I say it, though old man, yet poor man, my father.

Bassanio

One speak for both. What would you?

Launcelot

Serve you, sir.

Gobbo

That is the very defect of the matter, sir.

Bassanio

I know thee well; thou hast obtain’d thy suit:
Shylock thy master spoke with me this day,
And hath preferr’d thee, if it be preferment
To leave a rich Jew’s service, to become
The follower of so poor a gentleman.

Launcelot

The old proverb is very well parted between my
master Shylock and you, sir: you have the grace of
God, sir, and he hath enough.

Bassanio

Thou speak’st it well. Go, father, with thy son.
Take leave of thy old master and inquire
My lodging out. Give him a livery
More guarded than his fellows’: see it done.

Launcelot

Father, in. I cannot get a service, no; I have
ne’er a tongue in my head. Well, if any man in
Italy have a fairer table which doth offer to swear
upon a book, I shall have good fortune. Go to,
here’s a simple line of life: here’s a small trifle
of wives: alas, fifteen wives is nothing! eleven
widows and nine maids is a simple coming-in for one
man: and then to ‘scape drowning thrice, and to be
in peril of my life with the edge of a feather-bed;
here are simple scapes. Well, if Fortune be a
woman, she’s a good wench for this gear. Father,
come; I’ll take my leave of the Jew in the twinkling of an eye.
Exeunt Launcelot and Old Gobbo

Bassanio

I pray thee, good Leonardo, think on this:
These things being bought and orderly bestow’d,
Return in haste, for I do feast to-night
My best-esteem’d acquaintance: hie thee, go.

Leonardo

My best endeavours shall be done herein.

Enter Gratiano

Gratiano

Where is your master?

Leonardo

Yonder, sir, he walks.

Exit

Gratiano

Signior Bassanio!

Bassanio

Gratiano!

Gratiano

I have a suit to you.

Bassanio

You have obtain’d it.

Gratiano

You must not deny me: I must go with you to Belmont.

Bassanio

Why then you must. But hear thee, Gratiano;
Thou art too wild, too rude and bold of voice;
Parts that become thee happily enough
And in such eyes as ours appear not faults;
But where thou art not known, why, there they show
Something too liberal. Pray thee, take pain
To allay with some cold drops of modesty
Thy skipping spirit, lest through thy wild behavior
I be misconstrued in the place I go to,
And lose my hopes.

Gratiano

Signior Bassanio, hear me:
If I do not put on a sober habit,
Talk with respect and swear but now and then,
Wear prayer-books in my pocket, look demurely,
Nay more, while grace is saying, hood mine eyes
Thus with my hat, and sigh and say ‘amen,’
Use all the observance of civility,
Like one well studied in a sad ostent
To please his grandam, never trust me more.

Bassanio

Well, we shall see your bearing.

Gratiano

Nay, but I bar tonight: you shall not gauge me
By what we do tonight.

Bassanio

No, that were pity:
I would entreat you rather to put on
Your boldest suit of mirth, for we have friends
That purpose merriment. But fare you well:
I have some business.

Gratiano

And I must to Lorenzo and the rest:
But we will visit you at supper-time.
Exeunt

Textbook Questions And Answers Of Our Runaway Kite By Lucy Maud Montgomery Class 10 West Bengal Board English

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Unit 1.

1. Choose the correct alternative to complete the following sentences:

a) The keeper of the Big Half Moon Lighthouse is

i) Aunt Ester

ii) Father

iii) Claude

iv) Dick

Answer:ii

b) The family moved over to the mainland in

i) summer

ii) spring

iii) monsoon

iv) winter

Answer: iv

c) When asked about relations, Father looked

i) happy

ii) angry

iii) sorrowful

iv) irritated

Answer: iv

2. Fill in the chart with information from the text.

a) Name of the island

-Big Half Moon

b) age of Claude

-Eleven years

c) the game played by Claude and the narrator

-Pirate caves

3. State whether the following sentences are True or False. Provide sentences phrases/words in support of your answer.

i) People felt that Claude and the narrator were lonesome

-True

S.S – “They said we must be lonesome over there, with no other children near us.”

ii) Claude and the narrator quarrelled

-false

S.S – “Claude and I never quarreled”

iii) Nobody on the mainland had relations

-false

S.S – “Everybody on the mainland had relations”

4. Choose the correct alternative to complete the following sentences:

a) In summer the Big Half Moon is always

i) lovely

ii) unpleasant

iii) boring

iv) dull

Answer: i

b) Back on the island, Claude and the narrator made plenty of

i) puppets

ii) masks

iii) kites

iv) envelopes

Answer: iii

c) the kite was patched with a

i) newspaper

ii) letter

iii) envelope

iv) card

Answer: letter

5. Complete the following sentences with information from the text:

i) A boy on the mainland showed Claude how to make kites.

ii) On the kite Claude pasted gold tinsel stars all over it and had written their names on it.

iii) Claude was standing with a bit of cord of the sailed away kite in his hand, looking foolish.

6. Fill in the chart with information from the text.

a) The narrator’s elbow went through the kite

When she was bringing the kite from the house, she tripped and fell over the rocks.

b) Claude and the narrator hurried to fix the kite.

They wanted to send the kite up before the wind had finished.

c) The kite soared.

The wind was glorious

7. Choose the correct alternative to complete the following sentences:

a) A letter came for father after a

i) day

ii) week

iii) fortnight

iv) month

Answer: iv

b) Father left home after quarrelling with his

i) brother

ii) sister

iii) aunt

iv) uncle

Answer: i

c) Dick and Mimi discovered the kite on the top of a

i) roof

ii) tree

iii) lighthouse

iv) light post

Answer: ii

8. Fill in the chart with information from the text.

a) Person who sent the letter

-Aunt Esther

b) name of Aunt Esther’s mother

-Philippa

c) the total number of family members in the narrator’s family at present

-Five

9. Answer the following questions:

a) What did father find when he went back home years afterwards?

— When he went back home years afterwards he found his brother had passed away and he couldn’t find his sister.

b) Where did Aunt Esther live?

–Aunt Esther lived hundred of miles away in Inland.

c) Why did Aunt Esther turn pale?

–Aunt Esther turned pale and surprised when he found the kite patched with the same letter she had written to her brother earlier.

10. Change the following sentences into questions, as directed:

a) Shankha lives in Alipurduar. (Information question using ‘ where’)

— Where does Shankha live?

b) They have gone to a picnic. (Interrogative sentence using ‘have’)

— Have they gone to a picnic?

c) I went to school yesterday. (Simple question using ‘did’)

— Did I go to school yesterday?

d) Tia studies in class x (Information question using ‘which’)

— Which class does Tia study in?

11. Suppose your bicycle has a sudden tyre puncture on your way to school. You have taken the cycle to a repair shop. Write an imaginary dialogue (within 100 words) between the shopkeeper and you.

I: Hello uncle!

Uncle: How are you? Good morning

I: I Am good and you? My brother came here yesterday I think

Uncle: I am also good. Yes, your brother came yesterday and repaired few parts in his cycle and asked me if I have any new collections of the cycle. He was quite impressed with one of the cycles.

I: This boy loves to collect cycles, total wastage of money.

Uncle: But why are you here do you face any problem with your vehicle or need a new one.

I: no, uncle my bicycle is working great now I don’t need a new one but today I got a puncture in my tyre will you see it.

Uncle: yes of course but how did it happen.

I: I was going to college and few glass pieces made the puncture.

Uncle: ok I will repair it within 10 minutes.

I: thank you and how much will you take.

Uncle: give me 20 rupees

I: ok repair it I will come here by 5 pm and that time I will pay you. Bye.

Uncle: bye

12. Write a story (within 100 words) using the given hints. Give a title to the story.

Crow sitting on a tree —- piece of meat on its beak —– fox passing under the tree — wants the meat — asks the crow to sing — crow keeps under its feet and sings —– fooled, fox leaves.

One day in a forest a crow was singing and collecting food for him. He was sitting near the river and doing his job. While collecting food he got tired and sat one tree by taking a piece of meat on its beak. He was sitting and relaxing and at that time a fox was passing under the tree and saw the crow with the meat. He was hungry and wanted that meat. He tries to be clever as he knows that the crow will not give the meat. He applies a trick and asks the crow to sing a song because if he sings he has to open his beak and the meat would fall and the fox would collect it. But the crow too was clever he knew that the fox is trying to be clever as he wants the meat. So he keeps the meat under his feet and starts singing. The fox became disappointed and was fooled by the crow. The fooled fox left the place and the hope of eating the meat. The crow giving a wicked smile started enjoying his meal.

Questions And Answers

What did the narrator want to tell us about in our runaway kite?

Philippa wants to tell us how their family was reunited on account of the kite.

How did Philippa and Claude decorate the big kite?

The narrator and Claude decorated their kites with lovely red paper and attached gold tinsel stars over it and wrote their full name Claude litte and Plilippa litte.

What did they write on the kite?

The big kite was covered with lovely red paper. Gold tinsel stars were pasted all over it. The full names of the narrator’s brother and herself i.e. Claude Leete and Philippa Leete and their location ‘Big Half Moon Lighthouse’ were written on the kite.

What makes the narrator and Claude happy?

The narrator and claude both are happy as they get their relatives.

What was the reaction of Claude when the kite snapped?

The reaction of Claude was as he had to hurry to fix the kite and he rushed into the lighthouse to get some paper.

What did Claude and the narrator not understand?

The narrator’s father looked sorrowful and said it was all his fault, when he was asked if he had any other relation except his children. Claude and the narrator could not understand the reason behind their father’s words.

Textbook Questions And Answers Of Anandi Gopal Karnataka Board Class 8 English Prose

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About the Author

Anandibai Gopalrao Joshi (31 March 1865 – 26 February 1887) was the first Indian female practitioner of western medicine, alongside Kadambini Ganguly. She was the first woman from the erstwhile Bombay presidency of India to study and graduate with a two-year degree in western medicine in the United States. She was also referred to as Anandibai Joshi and Anandi Gopal Joshi (where Gopal came from Gopalrao, which is her husband’s first name).

Theme

An ‘Autobiography’ is the story of a person’s life written by the person himself, while a ‘Biography’ is the story of a person’s life written by somebody else.

Textbook questions and answers

A. Answer the following in two or three sentences each:

1. Gopal Rao was Anandibai’s husband. He was an ardent supporter of widow remarriage and women’s education.

2. In those days there were no female doctors in our country. Moreover, Anandibai had lost her infant son when she was fourteen years old. So, she decided to become a doctor.

3. Mrs. Carpenter of Roselle, was moved by Anandibai’s story. She offered to host her in the U.S.A.

4. The Superintendent and the Secretary were very kind to Anandibai. They offered her a scholarship of $600 for the three years.

5. The room provided to Anandibai at the college did not have a proper fireplace. It gave out a lot of smoke when lit.

6. Anandibai was suffering from tuberculosis. She stayed at her cousin’s place in Pune to receive treatment from a famous Ayurvedic specialist.

B. Answer the following in about six sentences each:

1. Gopal Rao taught his wife at the beginning. He found she was making rapid progress. He encouraged her to go for higher studies. Anandibai decided to become a doctor, because, she had lost her son and there were no women doctors in those days. Gopal Rao tried very hard and got her admitted to a University in America. He helped her to complete her medical degree.

2. Anandibai went to America in June 1883 and stayed in the house of the Carpenters. The Carpenters found it odd that Anandibai did not sit down on a chair when Mr. Carpenter was in the room. Her dressing style, vegetarian diet also surprised them. Anandibai was astonished that the people there did not bathe every day.

3. Anandibai found it difficult to adapt herself to the conditions in America. Her room did not have a good fireplace, it discharged a lot of smoke when lit. She had to make a choice between smoke and cold. She tried to go to another place, but no one was ready to rent a place to a brown Hindu girl. Also, she found it difficult to adjust to the changing weather. She began to have a cough and high fever frequently. But, her perseverance made her face the cold winter and complete her medical course successfully.

4. The weather in the U.S.A. took its toll on Anandibai.* She developed tuberculosis. She always suffered from high fever and cough. Her husband admitted her to the Women’s Hospital in Philadelphia. The doctors advised her to go back to India. During the voyage the ship’s doctors refused to treat a brown woman. This further deteriorated her health. On reaching India, she stayed at Pune to receive treatment from a famous Ayurvedic specialist. But he refused saying, she had crossed the boundaries of society. On February 26, 1887, Anandibai succumbed to her disease.

5. Anandibai was married when she was only nine years old. Her husband Gopal Rao was an ardent supporter of women’s education. He taught her at the beginning. She was intelligent and made rapid progress. She lost her son to a disease when she was fourteen and decided to become a doctor

C. Answer the following in about ten sentences each:

1. In those days there were no women doctors in our country. Anandibai’s son died of some disease. She decided to become a doctor. She succeeded in getting a seat in a university in the U.S.A. Also, she went alone and stayed with the Carpenters. She tried to adapt herself to the new conditions. But, she could not tolerate the cold winter. Her room did not have a good fireplace, it discharged smoke when lit. She had to live in the same room for two years because, no one was ready to rent a room to a brown Hindu girl. The cold and smoke affected her health. Her health gradually worsened. She managed to complete her medical course successfully in spite of all these obstacles.

2. Anandibai was a Brahmin girl. She was the first Indian v/woman to receive education abroad and to obtain a medical degree. She faced several obstacles, but she was able to withstand all the opposition and criticism to achieve her goal. And, she is an inspiration to Indian girls from all walks of life. Her hard work, determination, and perseverance make us believe that despite hardship,s our dreams are achievable. Each of us has the potential to achieve whatever we wish to. Anandibai’s great qualities are worth emulating.

II. A. Say whether the following statements are true or false. Correct the false statements.

1. False.

Gopal Rao staunchly supported widow remarriage and women’s education.

2. False.

After marriage Gopal Rao taught his wife.

3. False.

The childhood name of Anandi was Yamuna Joshi.

4. True.

5. False.

Anandibai was the only female doctor at that time.

6. False.

Anandibai stayed in Pune to receive treatment from an Ayurvedic specialist.

B. Arrange the above corrected sentences according to their sequence in the lesson.

The childhood name of Anandi was Yamuna Joshi.

Gopal Rao staunchly supported widow remarriage and women’s education.

After marriage Gopal Rao taught his wife.

Anandibai decided to become a doctor because there were no female doctors at that time.

Anandibai was the only female doctor at that time.

Anandibai stayed in Pune to receive treatment from an Ayurvedic specialist.

III. Vocabulary:

A. Match the words with their meanings:

Answer:

1 – g

2 – a

3 – f

4 – c

5 – h

6 – b

7 – e.

B. Fill in the blanks choosing the correct phrases given in brackets:

1. in front of

2. moved by

3. a lot of

4. used to

5. took care of

6. a lot of.

C. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verbs given in brackets:

a – tried

b – came

c – wrote

d – offered

e – was

f – decided

g – reached

h – were

i – thought

j – were.

IV. Grammar:

a – the, b – the, c – a, d – an, e – a, f – the, g – The, h – a, i – an, j – an.

V. Pronouns:

A. Fill in the blanks with ‘a’, ‘an’, ‘the’:

1. you

2. mine

3. her

4. its

5. it/him/her/you/ them

6. him

7. He

8. her, her

9. his

10. He.

A. Write a letter to your friend describing the qualities you liked most in Anandi Gopal.

1727, Durga Road

Akshay Nagar

Mysore

July 10, 2017

Dear ABCD,

It has been a long time since I wrote to you. How are you? I am keeping good health. The reason for writing this letter is to tell you about Dr. Anandi Gopal, a great lady whose life has left a great impression on me. In my English textbook, there is a lesson about her.

Do you know she was the first woman from India to get a medical degree from a university in America? She was born in a poor family. She did not have proper early education. Also, she got married at the age of nine. But, with the help of her husband she studied well and decided to become a doctor. She wanted to help women because there were no female doctors in India at that time. She went to America, faced many difficulties. But, her determination helped her through. She became the first woman doctor in India. The cold weather and smoke affected her health. She contracted tuberculosis. She returned home and succumbed to her disease at the age of twenty-two.

Her desire to help women, her grit and her determination to face problems in an alien country are really great. She has shown us how we can achieve our goals if we believe in our abilities. Hence, I was greatly impressed by her. She was a great personality, wasn’t she? What do you think of her?

With all the good wishes,

Your’s affectionately,

XYZ.

Questions And Answers

How Anandi Gopal Joshi died?

Anandibai died of tuberculosis early the next year on 26 February 1887 before turning 22 in Pune. Years preceding her death, she was fatigued and felt constant weakness.

When did Anandi Gopal Joshi become a doctor?

In the US, Anandibai joined the medical program of the Woman’s Medical College of Pennsylvania in June 1883. She began her journey to become a doctor when she was 19. Three years later, when she was 21, she graduated with an MD in obstetrics.

What was Anandibai called before marriage?

Anandi Joshi was originally named ‘Yamuna’, and kept that name till her marriage, after which, her husband – Gopalrao Joshi – gave her the name ‘Anandi’.

Textbook Questions And Answers Of Fable By Ralph Waldo Emerson West Bengal Board Class 10 English

You are going to go through Textbook Questions And Answers Of Fable By Ralph Waldo Emerson Board West Bengal Class 10 English. Understanding a text meticulously in its entirety is very important for a learner for scoring better in the West Bengal board English exam. Experts made ample to ensure a thorough explanation of the textbook questions. Let us find Textbook Questions And Answers Of Fable By Ralph Waldo Emerson Board West Bengal Class 10 English.

Comprehension exercises

1. Choose the correct alternative to complete the following sentences :

a)The quarrel was between the mountain and the

i) rabbit

ii) rat

iii) cat

iv) squirrel

Answer- iv

b) Bun has no doubt that the mountain is

i) small

ii) big

iii) noble

iv) kind

Answer- ii

c) Unlike a mountain, a squirrel can crack a

i) nut

ii) joke

iii) stone

iv) lock

Answer- i

2. State whether the following sentences are true. Or false. Provide sentences/phrases / words in support of your answer.

a)The mountain called the squirrel “Little Bun”.
Answer- false

Supporting statement :”And the former called the latter ‘Little prig’.

b) The squirrel is sprier than the mountain.
Answer-true

Supporting statement : “And not half so spry”

c) The mountain can carry Forests on its back.
Answer-true

Supporting statement :”If I can not carry forests on my back”.

3.Answer the following questions :

a)Who had a quarrel with the squirrel?
– The squirrel had a quarrel with the mountain.

b) What is not a disgrace to the squirrel?
– To occupy a small space unlike the mountain is not a disgrace to the squirrel.

c) What is it that the squirrel doesn’t deny?
– The mountain makes a very pretty squirrel track and the little squirrel couldn’t deny that.

4. Replace the underlined words with suitable phrasal verbs where necessary.

a)Rabi met his friend in the park.

-stumble across

b) Tanushree cannot tolerate cruel behaviour to animals.
-bear

c) His proposal was rejected
-turned down

5. Change the voice of the following sentences :

a)Lock the door.
– let the door be locked

b) Ashim knows the solution to this problem.
-The solution to this problem is known to Ashim.

c) I had a written letter.
– A letter had been written by me

6. Write a letter to your friend advising her/him to visit the public library in her/his locality as frequently as possible.

Kolkata,

Salt lake,

Sector 3,

Pin-700035.

Dear XYZ,

I hope you and your family are keeping well. It has been long that I met you and now due to this pandemic situation it’s almost impossible. But don’t worry we are also keeping well. Due to this situation, I want to suggest you something. As your board exam is coming next year and now you have only one study option that is online classes. As i came to know that you have a Library near your house and it will reopen soon. So it’s my request to you to visit the library frequently. It will help you to read more number of books. It will help you gain more knowledge . Continue your online classes and also continue visiting the library and collecting more books. Also you can increase your general knowledge by reading g.k books. Hope you will listen my advice and send me a letter soon.

Hope to meet u soon and also feel free to ask anything you want for your preparation. Keep well and stay safe.

Yours loving,

ABC,

Raiganj,

College para,

North Dinajpur ,

Pin-733134.

7. Write a paragraph on the benefits of early morning exercises using the following points:

In this 21st century, we see very fewer people to exercise early morning whereas this thing is the most recommended thing by the doctors. Health is the issue of concern seen in most of the family. Morning exercises can be the key to every health-related problem. Morning exercise will help us stay healthy and give us positive vibes.

Fresh is rarely found in cities as greenery is decreasing day by day. Early morning is the time we can feel fresh air which can feel us with energy and good vibes. The combination of fresh air with morning exercise can really keep a man happy and healthy.

Experiencing fresh air with a healthy body can keep us active and fresh throughout the day. It can boost us and make us think in a good way. It will help us to maintain a good and healthy body. Nature is at its best during the morning and it will give us the opportunity to come in close contact with nature. So, to maintain good health we must take care of our physical fitness.

Questions And Answers

What is the moral lesson of Emerson’s fable?

Fable” is a poem written by Ralph Waldo Emerson. A “fable” is a short tale to teach a lesson. A “prig” is someone who is self-righteous. In this tale, Emerson tells us to not judge others and try to understand that people unlike us also have qualities that we don’t have.

What is fable by Ralph Waldo Emerson about?

In this tale, Emerson tells us to not judge others and try to understand that people unlike us also have qualities that we don’t have. For example, the mountain may be able to carry forrests on his back but he can’t crack a nut like a squirrel.

What kind of poem is fable?

A fable is a poetic story composed in verse or prose with a moral summed up at the end. Usually using animals as characters to teach a valuable lesson. Most commonly found example of fables are the Aesop’s Fables, but here are two poetic examples.

What lesson do you learn from the poem fable?

You can’t compare people because everyone has different talents and different things that make them special.

What is the summary of fable?

A fable is a short story that illustrates a moral lesson. The plot of a fable includes a simple conflict and a resolution, followed by a maxim. Fables feature anthropomorphized animals and natural elements as main characters.

The Face On The Wall Extra Questions And Answers E V Lucas ICSE Class 8 English literature

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1. What had been the topic of discussion at Dabney’s last evening? What did the little man say when he was asked to narrate his own story?

Ans:- The topic of discussion at Dabney’s last evening was about events that cannot be explained by natural causes.

The little man insisted that whatever he spoke was the truth, unlike the made-up stories that other iterated, he also termed his story as a self-completing ‘occurrence’ which personally happened to him.

2. While staying in great Ormond Street, how was the narrator affected by the face on the wall?

Ans:- The face affected our narrator greatly as his thoughts were filled with it. As days went by and the narrator had the time to recover from his illness, he was affirmative that maybe there was indeed a man alive with the same face, he was sure about it. So, he began searching for him everywhere even though his efforts were useless. The search drove him to insanity, to the point where he neglected everything.

3. How during influenza did the author find changes in the face on the wall?

Ans:- The face on the wall appeared and felt like most of those that take in form on damped and patchy walls. The author didn’t notice anything strange at first but after falling sick due to influenza he did notice sudden and interesting changes. The face on the wall gradually had a stronghold on the narrator as it grew more and more real and remarkable. The face occupied all his thoughts as he took into account the features that the face had.

4. How did the face control the narrator and how was he forced to go for a real search?

Ans:- As the face on the wall became more prominent, the narrator’s hunger for finding the man increased. He began searching for him everywhere; he went to places where large people would gather like in political meetings, football matches, railway stations etc. He went frenzy and neglected everything else. He would search him in hoards of men and never laid an eye on women during that time.

5. How did the narrator search the man and what had been the result?

Ans:- The narrator searched the man in places where many people would gather at once, i.e., football matches, political meetings, railway stations etc. He would alwaysstare at people’s faces in an attempt to find even a small bit of resemblance, this activity however made the crowd think he was some mad person. Needless to say, it drove him crazy as he neglected everything else he had in life until he did found the man in a taxi which was heading somewhere.

6. How did the narrator find the man? On following the man what did he find?

Ans:- The narrator found the man in a taxi which was going east along Piccadilly. He followed the man to Charing Cross station and saw him with ladies and a little girl. After finding out that the mysterious man was heading to France, our narrator decided to tag along. Failing at first, he didn’t lose hope but moved forward only to at last meet the man whose face was on the wall in front of his cabin door.

7. How did the narrator discover the man as a rich person?

Ans:- Upon returning to Great Ormond Street he immediately decided to find the American. He wrote to many American editors and made American friends in London but all he could gather about the man was that he was a millionaire with English parents. That’s how he came to know that he was a rich person.

8. How did the narrator meet the man? What did he ask then?

Ans:- the narrator at first saw the man in a taxi that was going east. He then reached Charing Cross and took the same ship as the man for France after a lot of hassle. Our narrator took his place in front of the man’s cabin door and after finally meeting him all he could ask for was just his card. The man although looked questionably at our narrator, gave him the card and hastily left.

9. What happened to the narrator on reading the card?

Ans:- The narrator felt an immense sense of satisfaction after meeting the one he was searching for everywhere. He placed himself in a corner and read the card just enough to learn the man’s name and the place where he lived before falling unconscious as his head spun, with light leaving his eyes.

10. How did the man react when the narrator asked him for his card?

Ans:- The man was shocked and surprised at our narrator advances but he granted his request; gave him his business card and left hurriedly. The narrator did not doubt that the man must have considered him a mad person, still, he was nice enough to not deject him completely.

11. On returning to Great Ormond Street what else information did the narrator gather about the man?

Ans:- Once the narrator got better, he returned to Great Ormond Street and began his search for the man and about his identity. He knew he was an American so he wrote to many American editors and made friends with Americans in London just to learn about the man. All he learned was that he was a rich millionaire with English parents but he couldn’t find the residence.

12. What change about the face did the narrator gather about the man?

Ans:- The narrator was shocked to see that the face on the wall was only barely visible. Until before it was prominent almost with a voice of its own but the next thing he knew it had just become a ghost of itself. It was confusing and saddening for the narrator since he could sense an ill foreboding from the set of events.

13. What change about the face did the narrator find? How did the newspapers reveal the truth?

Ans:- One day the narrator just found out that the face on the wall had grown faint. It disturbed him a lot because he felt like he was losing something he didn’t even found an answer to. It was frustrating to say the least. However our narrator found out that an American millionaire got into a car accident and that the person’s life was in danger. It was as if the image of the face had some kind of connection with the actual person’s life. So, when the face completely disappeared, the man in question also died.

14. How is the death of the man and the disappearance of the face from the wall seemingly connected?

Ans:- The narrator noticed how the perfectly visible face had turned faint overnight just when the news of an American millionaire’s motor accident made the headlines of the newspaper. He was confused at first but later upon realizing that it is the same person whom he was frantically searching for a while back, he examined the face again. This time though he witnessed it disappearing completely from the wall. The man died as well. This suggests that the life of the said person and his face on the wall are connected.

15. What were the two most remarkable and extraordinary about the narrator’s story?

The first most remarkable thing about the narrator’s story was how must the features of an American gentleman had taken a firm form in the carvings of the wall of a house in London. The second most remarkable thing that happened was that both the name of the gentlemen and the place where his features were carved out, the shared similarity in their names, i.e., both had “Ormond” in the names.

16. What had been the third thing that the author mentioned?

The third thing that the author mentioned was that he made the whole story up in half an hour which means all of it was just a hoax just to entertain a certain group of people. None of the things that happened to the author was real and was just a part of his story to surprise people who were listening to his story.

17. Comment on the ending of the story.

The story “The face on the wall” had a very fun touch to it because it had a good balance of having the shock factor with an expected end. It had managed to rapt the attention of its readers with its perfect pacing. Events described in the story were spooky and funny as we witness a man losing it all for finding a man he doesn’t know at all. The way the narrator revealed that all he said up until then was a story that he made up half an hour ago despite insisting that it was a true occurrence was funny because it left everyone in an utter state of confusion. Thus, we can conclude that climax was as good as the build-up of the story, very O Henry-ish.

18. Evaluate the story to be catering to supernatural elements.

Ans:- The events elaborated in the story were pretty interesting. The way the life of the American had some kind of spooky connection with the carvings in the wall that had taken shape with features of the said man, also how the place of our narrator’s residence shared the same name as the mysterious person were supernatural, to say the least. Interestingly we also found out that the face did disappear from the wall once the person was dead, which means the vitality of the human life can be expressed based on the clarity of the carvings. All in all, even though it was a made-up story, it scored some good points for its supernatural element.

19. Evaluate the storytelling skill of the narrator.

Ans:- The narrator showcased his impressive storytelling skill while narrating the story to the people around him, his influence even reached the readers as he managed to capture everybody’s attention. The way he crafted a thrilling story that served the purpose and aim of that night’s topic of discussion was truly remarkable. His story, even though a hoax, had some creepy sense of reality to it which made it even more appealing. Even when he ultimately revealed that his story was a false one with satisfaction, it managed to catch all of us off guard though expected.

Questions And Answers

What happened to the face on the wall?

The face on the wall was faint when Mr Ormond had an accident and disappeared when he died. He finished talking and when he was at the door, the people in the room reminded him of the third thing.

What is the summary of the story the face on the wall?

The Face on the Wall narrates the experience of a guest who was staying in Great Ormond Street in an old house. During one such stay, he noticed the damp walls had discoloured patches on them. One particular patch resembled a human face. The guest becomes obsessed with the face.

What is the theme of the story the face on the wall?

The reason growing up involves facing tough situations is a good theme for the story is because everyone has changed in life and life doesn’t always go the way you want it to go. Children every day have to experience growing up as a part of their life.

What was the third extraordinary thing about the story the face on the wall?

The third most extraordinary thing was that the narrator had made it up about half an hour before the entire discussion started.

What changes were so special and odd about the face on the wall?

One particular patch resembled a human face. The guest becomes obsessed with the face and inquiries revealed that it was the face of the American millionaire Ormond Wall. The guest recalls that the face was very slightly visible when he woke up the previous morning. By evening, the face had disappeared completely.

Who is the narrator of the story the face on the wall?

The narrator of the story is a little man who was staying in an old house at the Great Ormond Street. He once noticed a face being made by the patches on a wall due to dampness. He felt attached to that face and went out to search for the person who resembled that face.

A Wrong Man In Workers’ Paradise Solutions For Extra Questions Karnataka Board Class 10 English

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1. What does the line “the man never believed in mere utility” mean?

= The man accepted and appreciated every single thing even if it made no sense. He made beautiful, eye-catching paintings that had no meaning or took no effort.

2. What does the man do all day long?

= Having had no useful work, he indulged in mad whims. He used to make arts – men, ladies, etc. He painted. In this manner, he squandered his experience on everyone that was pointless, unnecessary.

3. How did the useless man turned out to be the lucky one?

= Despite doing any work, the messenger placed the idle man in the worker’s paradise.

4. How did the man reach the Workers Paradise?

= The messenger placed the idle man in the worker’s paradise by mistake.

5. What is missing in paradise?

= In Paradise, leisure was missing.

6. Describe the people of paradise.

= The people of the working paradise are very concerned about their work. They hardly waste their time on the useless thing. For them, art is nothing but wasting time. They do nothing but work all day long and stay happy.

7. Why is the torrent in the workers’ paradise silent?

= The torrent in the worker’s paradise is silent because it has no time to waste its energy in making the sound. Same as the people of paradise who never waste time on useless things.

8. Describe the girl who went to the torrent.

= The girl’s movement on the road was like the rapid movement of a skilled hand on the strings of a guitar. Her hair was anyhow done, inquisitive wisps peeped often over her forehead to peer at the dark wonder of her eye.

9. What does “hurrying feet” suggest?

= Hurrying feet refers to her feet which used to move fast when she used to stay busy with her works and her time

10. Who is the person of comparison to a lonely beggar in the story?

= The idle artist.

11. What was the reason for the girl’s feeling pity?

= The girl was with a feeling of pity to see that the artist had no work, he was sitting alone.

12. How did the girl offer to help him?

= The girl offered him work to help him.

13. How did the man ask the girl to help him out? How did she react?

= The man asked the girl to give one of her pitchers so that he can draw on it.

The girl felt a bit annoyed when he asked for her pitchers to draw. She thought it made no sense, the drawing would not make any difference but was a waste of time.

14. What happened to the girl after she gave her pitcher to the wrong man

= After the man drew lines and colours to the pitcher, the girl got amazed by the drawing. The drawing impressed the girl much impressed that she kept thinking and looking at it again and again.

15. What did the girl do when the wrong man offered to make ribbons for her the next day?

= The girl gave her ribbon to the man immediately. She took more time to tie her hair. Her work did not concern the girl and started to waste time on unnecessary things.

16. Why did the elders of the Workers’ Paradise become anxious?

= The elder people of heaven got tensed as nothing was the same as before. The people who used to work the whole day, now they started wasting their time on useless things. The idle man influenced those who did no work all day.

17. How did the girl’s attitude change towards life and her work at the end? 

= It was both the man’s impact and the girl was open-minded too. The girl who was first annoyed gave her pitcher to him for drawing. After the man put the lines and colors she loved his drawing. She observed it and was so impressed by his work that she even was ready to leave paradise with him. The girl who was so concerned with her works started wasting her time on useless things.

18. What did the elders decide for the idle man? How did the girl react to it?

= The elders asked the idle man to leave heaven because the people of heaven got influenced by him. They started wasting their time on useless things.

She didn’t think twice. The girl left the paradise with him at once. She bonded well with him. Her love for his works was real.

19. Characteristic sketch of the idle man.

= The idle man is an artist. He is the main character or the protagonist of the story. The idle man. always used to indulge himself in mad whims. He used to waste time painting, sitting idle. The idle man was a misfit in Workers paradise.

When the man got placed in the worker’s paradise by mistake. He used to sit jobless while others used to work hard. He used to sit down near the streams all day long.

20. Characteristic sketch of the girl.

= The girl was very concerned about her work, she never used to waste a single minute on unnecessary things. Every day she used to carry her pitchers and go to the silent torrent to fill water. Her movement got compared to the guitar. She was so busy that she used to anyhow tie her hairs.

But after she drew in her pitcher, she was so amazed by her paintings that she kept observing them. She tried to find the purpose or the meaning behind those paintings. The girl was so lost that she became slow in her works. She used to spend more time on her hair and all other unnecessary things. The girl builds a bond with that man, she was ready to leave paradise with that man at last.

21. Discuss the two worlds portrayed in the story “A wrong man in the working paradise”.

= The story describes the two worlds: the world of the idle artist and the other people of paradise. The residents were always busy with their work. According to the time was the only precious thing and so they wanted to use its proper manner. They were happy with their work. They prayed to God to bless them with such works.

The young girl was so concerned about her work that she anyhow tied her hair. She moved in a fast-moving towards the silent torrent.

But everything changed, everyone got influenced by the idle artist.

The older people of heaven were very tensed. It was not the same as before. Now the people waste their time for nothing.

22. Is the title of the story appropriate?

= The title of the story “A wrong man in workers paradise” was quite apt. Workers Paradise is a place where people work all day long. They are so concerned about their work that they don’t waste their time if not necessary.

The messenger placed the artist in the workers’ paradise by mistake. He did no work all day long and sat idle. The little girl too got influenced. The young girl who used to get so worried about her works now began sitting around wasting time.

Questions And Answers

How did man behave in workers paradise?

The men in workers’ paradise had a lot of work to do; happy to do that work; no pleasure in just standing and chatting for a long time with one other.

What is the meaning of workers paradise?

“Workers’ Paradise”, where all are busy in just working, working, and nothing else. The. residents of the paradise are so happy with the amount of work they do every day thatthey pray to God for blessing them with such a humungous workload day in and day out.

How did man behave in workers paradise?

The men in workers’ paradise had a lot of work to do; happy to do that work; no pleasure in just standing and chatting for a long time with one other.

What was found in workers paradise?

The artist found pleasure in art whereas the people in workers’ paradise found pleasure in working.

How did the wrong man spend his time in the workers paradise?

The man used to waste time painting, sitting idle. He was a misfit in Workers paradise. When the man was mistakenly placed in the worker’s paradise by the messenger, instead of doing work like others he used to sit idle and indulge himself in paintings, sculptures, etc. The man made paintings and ribbons for the girl.

Why was the meeting called in the workers paradise?

In Workers Paradise, work of late had began to suffer. Many people who had been active earlier were idle now, wasting their precious time on useless things like paintings and sculptures. The elders became anxious. A meeting was called.

How is the girl described in workers paradise?

A girl went hustling-bustling every day to a silent torrent (silent since in the Workers’ Paradise even a torrent wouldn’t waste its energy singing) to fill her pitchers. … The girl of the silent torrent felt that to be idle was sin and one had to be busy all the time doing some work

Why did the man not fit in with the others in workers paradise?

Because he had passed all his life on earth without doing a scrap of useful work.

Salvatore By William Somerset Maugham Summary ISC English Stories

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I WONDER if I can do it.
I knew Salvatore first when he was a boy of fifteen with a pleasant, ugly face, a laughing mouth and care-free eyes. He used to spend the morning lying about the beach with next to nothing on and his brown body was as thin as a rail. He was full of grace. He was in and out of the sea all the time, swimming with the clumsy, effortless stroke common to the fisher boys. Scrambling up the jagged rocks on his hard feet, for except on Sundays he never wore shoes, he would throw himself into the deep water with a cry of delight. His father was a fisherman who owned his own little vineyard and Salvatore acted as nursemaid to his two younger brothers. He shouted to them to come inshore when they ventured out too far and made them dress when it was time to climb the hot, vineclad hill for the frugal midday meal.

But boys in those Southern parts grow apace and in a little while he was madly in love with a pretty girl who lived on the Grande Marina. She had eyes like forest pools and held herself like a daughter of the Caesars. They were affianced, but they could not marry till Salvatore had done his military service, and when he left the island which he had never left in his life before, to become a sailor in the navy of King Victor Emmanuel, he wept like a child. It was hard for one who had never been free than the birds to be at the beck and call of others; it was harder still to live in a battleship with strangers instead of in a little white cottage among the vines; and when he was ashore, to walk in noisy, friendless cities with streets so crowded that he was frightened to cross them, when he had been used to silent paths and the mountains and the sea. I suppose it had never struck him that Ischia, which he looked at every evening (it was like a fairy island in the sunset) to see what the weather would be like next day, or Vesuvius, pearly in the dawn, had anything to do with him at all; but when he ceased to have them before his eyes he realised in some dim fashion that they were as much part of him as his hands and his feet. He was dreadfully homesick.

But it was hardest of all to be parted from the girl he loved with all his passionate young heart. He wrote to her (in his childlike handwriting) long, ill-spelt letters in which he told her how constantly he thought of her and how much he longed to be back. He was sent here and there, to Spezzia, to Venice, to Bari and finally to China. Here he fell ill of some mysterious ailment that kept him in hospital for months. He bore it with the mute and uncomprehending patience of a dog. When he learnt that it was a form of rheumatism that made him unfit for further service his heart exulted, for he could go home; and he did not bother, in fact he scarcely listened, when the doctors told him that he would never again be quite well. What did he care when he was going back to the little island he loved so well and the girl who was waiting for him?

When he got into the rowing-boat that met the steamer from Naples and was rowed ashore he saw his father and mother standing on the jetty and his two brothers, big boys now, and he waved to them. His eyes searched among the crowd that waited there, for the girl. He could not see her. There was a great deal of kissing when he jumped up the steps and they all, emotional creatures, cried a little as they exchanged their greetings. He asked where the girl was. His mother told him that she did not know; they had not seen her for two or three weeks; so in the evening when the moon was shining over the placid sea and the lights of Naples twinkled in the distance he walked down to the Grande Marina to her house. She was sitting on the doorstep with her mother. He was a little shy because he had not seen her for
so long. He asked her if she had not received the letter that he had written to her to say that he was coming home. Yes, they had received a letter, and they had been told by another of the island boys that he was ill. Yes, that was why he was back; was it not a piece of luck? Oh, but they had heard that he would never be quite well again. The doctors talked a lot of nonsense, but he knew very well that now he was home again he would recover. They were silent for a little, and then the mothernudged the girl. She did not try to soften the blow. She told him straight out, with the blunt directness of her race, that she could not marry a man who would never be strong enough to work like a man. They had made up their minds, her mother and father and she, and her father would never give his consent.

When Salvatore went home he found that they all knew. The girl’s father had been to tell them what they had decided, but they had lacked the courage to tell him themselves. He wept on his mother’s bosom. He was terribly unhappy, but he did not blame the girl. A fisherman’s life is hard and it needs strength and endurance. He knew very well that a girl could not afford to marry a man who might not be able to support her. His smile was very sad and his eyes had the look of a dog that has been beaten, but he did not complain, and he never said a hard word of the girl he had loved so well. Then, a few months later, when he had settled down to the common round, working in his father’s vineyard and fishing, his mother told him that there was a young woman in the village who was willing to marry him. Her name was Assunta.

“She’s as ugly as the
devil,” he said.

She was older than he, twenty-four or twenty-five, and she had been engaged to a man who, while doing his military service, had been killed in Africa. She had a little money of her own and if Salvatore married her she could buy him a boat of his own and they could take a vineyard that by a happy chance happened at that moment to be without a tenant. His mother told him that Assunta had seen him at the jesta and had fallen in love with him. Salvatore smiled his sweet smile and said he would think about it. On the following Sunday, dressed in the stiff black clothes in which he looked so much less well than in the ragged shirt and trousers of every day, he went up to HighMass at the parish church and placed himself so that he could have a good look at the young woman. When he came down again he told his mother that he was willing.

Well, they were married and they settled down in a tiny whitewashed house in the middle of a handsome vineyard. Salvatore was now a great big husky fellow, tall and broad, but still with that ingenuous smile and those trusting, kindly eyes that he had had as a boy. He had the most beautiful manners I have ever seen in my life. Assunta was a grim-visaged female, with decided features, and she looked old for her years. But she had a good heart and she was no fool. I used to be amused by the little smile of devotion that she gave her husband when he was being very masculine and masterful; she never ceased to be touched by his gentle sweetness. But she could not bear the girl who had thrown him over, and notwithstanding Salvatore’s smiling expostulations she had nothing but harsh words for her.

Presently children were born to them. It was a hard enough life. All through the fishing season towards evening he set out in his boat with one of his brothers for the fishing grounds. It was a long pull of six or seven miles, and he spent the night catching the profitable cuttlefish. Then there was the long row back again in order to sell the catch in time for it to go on the early boat to Naples. At other times he was working in his vineyard from dawn till the heat drove him to rest and then again, when it was a trifle cooler, till dusk. Often his rheumatism prevented him from doing anything at all and then he would lie about the beach, smoking cigarettes, with a pleasant word for everyone notwithstanding the pain that racked his limbs. The foreigners who came down to bathe and saw him there said that these Italian fishermen were lazy devils.

Sometimes he used to bring his children down to give them a bath. They were both boys and at this time the elder was three and the younger less than two. They sprawled about at the water’s edge stark naked and Salvatore standing on a rock would dip them in the water.

The elder one bore it with stoicism, but the baby screamed lustily. Salvatore had enormous hands, like legs of mutton, coarse and hard from constant toil, but when he bathed his children, holding them so tenderly, drying them with delicate care, upon my word they were like flowers. He would seat the naked baby on the palm of his hand and hold him up, laughing a little at his smallness, and his laugh was like the laughter of an angel. His eyes then were as candid as his child’s.

I started by saying that I wondered if I could do it and now I must tell you what it is that I have tried to do. I wanted to see whether I could hold your attention for a few pages while I drew for you the portrait of a man, just an ordinary fisherman who possessed nothing in the world except a quality which is the rarest, the most precious and the loveliest that anyone can have. Heaven only knows why he should so strangely and unexpectedly have possessed it. All I know is that it shone in him with a radiance that, if it had not been so unconscious and so humble, would have been to the common run of men hardly bearable. And in case you have not guessed what the quality was, I will tell you. Goodness, just goodness.

Questions And Answers

What is the summary of Salvatore?

“Salvatore” is about a young Italian man who joins the navy but is sent home when he develops rheumatism. Because of his illness, the girl he loved will no longer marry him. Salvatore marries another woman and becomes a loving husband, devoted father, and hardworking fisherman.

Who was Salvatore in detail?

Salvatore was fifteen years old, the eldest son of an Italian fisherman. He had a pleasant face and happily took care of his two younger brothers. He spent his morning lying on the sea-beach and used to swim effortlessly in the sea where his father used to catch fish.

Who is Salvatore in Tempest?

Salvatore is the protagonist of the story with the same name. He is a boy of fifteen, the son of an Italian fisherman when the story begins and a middle-aged man with a wife and two children at the end of the story. Salvatore is living a simple yet hard life of a fisherman when the story ends.

What is the main theme of the story Salvatore?

“The theme of love and affection is depicted in the story ‘Salvatore’ by Somerset Maugham through the invaluable qualities of the protagonist. Salvatore is a symbol of love and affection. Salvatore served in the Chinese military. He had a fatherly love towards his brothers and took care of them.

What does the conclusion of the story Salvatore prove?

Towards the end of the story, his simple ambition is revealed : of holding the reader’s attention for a few pages while he draws the portrait of an ordinary man foreseeing the rare virtue of goodness.

What was the hardest thing for Salvatore?

It is very difficult for Salvatore to live in a battleship with strangers. He feels dreadfully homesick. It is painful for him to be parted from the girl whom loves so deeply.

Who did Salvatore marry and why?

Salvatore married a young woman named Assunta. Though she was elder to him and, according to Salvatore, ugly, yet he agreed to marry her because he realized that she loved him.

Why does Salvatore marry Assunta?

At first, Salvatore dismissed the idea. “She’s as ugly as the devil,” he said. But later he thought that Assunta had a good heart and would genuinely love him. After having a look at Assunta from the parish church Salvatore decided to marry her and told her mother of the same.

Why did Salvatore leave his hometown?

It was Salvatore’s rheumatism that made him unfit for further military service. In fact, the doctors told him that he would be unable to work any longer. This is why Salvatore had to quit and return home.

How Salvatore is a responsible brother?

Salvatore was a responsible brother because he was actively involved in helping his father to look after his younger brothers after their mother passed away. Similarly, Salvatore was a passionate lover, because he gives up his love as he did not want to see his girl suffer with him.

How is Salvatore a dutiful husband and father?

So as a dutiful husband he does enough to maintain his family. Salvatore is also a happy, affectionate and caring father. Sometimes he would give his children a bath in utter delight. He would seat the naked baby on the big palm of his hand and hold him up, laughing a little at his smallness.

Critical Analysis Of The Poem Africa By David Diop Karnataka Board Class 9 English

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About the Poet:

David Mandessi Diop was born in 1927 on July 9th in Bordeaux. He was a French West African poet. Anti-colonial touch is reflected in his creations. He was an essential part of the ‘Négritude’ movement. The poet wrote a small collection of poetry, that was called “Coups de Pillon” in 1956. He dreamt of a free Africa. He became the voice of lots of Africans then.

In 1960, on August 29th, Diop died of a plane crash. He was only 33 years old then.

About the Poem:

The poem addresses the poet’s love for his native land, that is Africa. He has expressed his deep love for Africa all over the poem.

Structure of the Poem:

The Grass is Really Like Me

“Africa my Africa
Africa of proud warriors in ancestral savannahs
Africa of whom my grandmother sings
On the banks of the distant river
I have never known you
But your blood flows in my veins
Your beautiful black blood that irrigates the fields
The blood of your sweat
The sweat of your work
The work of your slavery

The slavery of your children
Africa, tell me Africa
Is this you this back that is unbent
This back that breaks under the weight of humiliation
This back trembling with red scars
And saying yes to the whip under the midday sun
But a grave voice answers me
Impetuous child that tree, young and strong
That tree over there
In splendidly loneliness amidst white and faded flowers
That is Africa, your Africa
That grows again patiently obstinately
And its fruit gradually acquires
The bitter taste of liberty.”

There is no rhyming scheme in the poem.

Line by line analysis of the Poem:

Lines 1- 4:

“Africa my Africa
Africa of proud warriors in ancestral savannahs
Africa of whom my grandmother sings
On the banks of the distant river”

The poem beings with the poet saying that he originally knows nothing about the African land. He has got to know everything from his grandmother who would sing to him and tell him stories related to his native land. The usage of the phrase “ancestral savannahs” shows that the poets ancestry has to be traced to Africa even if he did not grow up there.

Lines 5- 6:

“I have never known you
But your blood flows in my veins”

The poet is saying that he does not recognise the nation, since he grew up in a different country; but the blood is African and he could not have ignored that.

Lines 7- 11:

“Your beautiful black blood that irrigates the fields
The blood of your sweat
The sweat of your work
The work of your slavery

The slavery of your children”

The “beautiful black blood” which streams in his veins portrays his African descent and shows the amount of love he has for Africa and his affection for it and its kin. The following stanzas are furious and accusatory as he focuses on that it is the blood and sweat of his kin which is flooding the fields to support others. By this, he is pointing a finger at the colonialists who abused Black individuals and utilized them as captives to benefit from their hard work.

Lines 12- 16:

“Africa, tell me Africa
Is this you this back that is unbent
This back that breaks under the weight of humiliation
This back trembling with red scars

And saying yes to the whip under the midday sun”

In these lines, he asks the Black public to face the torment and the embarrassment that they are enduring in their own land. He asks them to remember the majestic nature of their ancestors and fight back against all kinds of oppression. Notwithstanding this enduring, he encourages them to be solid and stay unbent and not let this break them regardless of the heaviness of their misery.

Lines 17- 24:

“But a grave voice answers me
Impetuous child that tree, young and strong
That tree over there
In splendid loneliness amidst white and faded flowers
That is Africa, your Africa
That grows again patiently obstinately
and its fruit gradually acquires
The bitter taste of liberty.”

In the last eight lines, the poet has symbolised Africa with a tree that would bear fruits and flowers again, in spite of various odds; just like African land, whose people would raise even after much torment and torture in various ways. The land would prosper gradually just like the fruits of the tree, and finally would taste liberty.

Figures of speech used in the Poem:

Alliteration:
This is a figure of speech where closely associated words or corresponding words begin with the same alphabet in a sentence.

“Your beautiful black blood that irrigates the fields”

Personification:
Personification is a figure of speech in which animals, or other inanimate objects are credited with human feelings, emotions and abilities.

“Your beautiful black blood that irrigates the fields”

Anaphora:
It is a figure of speech, where various sentences or verses begin with the same word.

“The blood of your sweat
The sweat of your work
The work of your slavery

The slavery of your children”

Important word meanings:

1. Impetuous: Acting quickly without thinking.
2. Splendid: Majestic.
3. Obstinately: Stubbornly.
4. Whip: Lash

Theme of the poem:

The Africans have been tortured a lot since a long time. The central theme of the poem is the poet’s love towards his native land Africa, even when he was brought up in a totally different country.

Questions And Answers

What is the poem about Africa by David Diop?

The poem is about the effects colonialism has had on Africa. It traces the history of pre-colonial Africa, then shows the torture that Africans underwent in colonialism and how Africa is starting afresh like a young tree.

What is the moral lesson of the poem Africa by David Diop?

David Diop’s poem “Africa” reflects his hope for an independent African nation, and the problems brought to the continent by colonialism. Through this poem and other writings, Mr. Diop attempts to give a message of hope and resistance to the people of Africa.

What is the main point or message in the poem Africa?

Diop’s strongest poetic device in this poem is that of personification. He infuses Africa with human qualities, and talks directly to her.

What figure of speech appears in the poem Africa My Africa?

In this poem, Diop uses the latter type of hyperbole for effect and emphasis. The speaker in the poem is expressing the fact that Africa is very dear to him and is indeed part of him, even though he has never actually been there.

What is central focus of the poem Africa?

”Africa” is one of Diop’s most famous poems in which he explores the history of colonialism in Africa and expresses hope for a postcolonial Africa. The bitter taste of liberty.

What is the major theme of the poem African poetry?

A functional art, African poetry in its oral and written forms has addressed a variety of themes, including worldview, mysticism, values, religion, nature, negritude, personal relationships, anticolonialism, pan-Africanism, neocolonialism, urbanism, migration, exile, the African diaspora, and patriarchy,

What is the mood of the poem Africa?

A triumphal feeling is a celebratory feeling. The speaker feels triumphal when he reflects on Africa because it is a proud homeland lineage full of images of might and greatness, as his grandmother sings of it.

How does David Diop establish his link with Africa?

He has heard about the proud warriors of Africa. Though he has never been there, he knows much about it. The beautiful black blood which irrigates the fields is the same as that which flows in the veins of the poet. By referring to all this, he establishes his link with Africa.

Critical Analysis of Brotherhood By Octavio Paz West Bengal Board Class 11 English

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About the Poet

Octavio Paz Lozano, born on March 31, 1914, was a Mexican poet and diplomat. Because of his assemblage of labour, he was granted the 1981 Miguel de Cervantes Prize, the 1982 Neustadt International Prize for Literature, and therefore the 1990 Nobel prize in Literature.

On March thirty-one, 1914, Octavio Paz was brought into the planet on the brink of the Mexican capital. His family was a conspicuous political family in the United Mexican States, with Spanish and endemic Mexican roots. His begetter had been a colleague to Emiliano Zapata.

The family veteran fund ruin when the revolution and therefore the outcast of revolutionist allies (known as Zapatistas). before obtaining back to the United Mexican States.

The family veteran fund ruin when the revolution and therefore the outcast of revolutionist allies (known as Zapatistas). before obtaining back to the United Mexican States.

As a teen in 1931, Paz distributed his initial sonnets, as well as “Caballero”. When 2 years, at nineteen years previous, he distributed Luna Silvestre (“Wild Moon”), an associate assortment of sonnets. In 1932, with sure companions, he supported his initial abstract audit, Barandal. For some of the years,

Paz thought-about law and writing at the National University of United Mexican States. Throughout this point, he got comfy with liberal artists, as an example, Reyes. In1936, Paz relinquished his law studies and left the Mexican capital for the peninsula to figure at a faculty in the urban centre.

In New Delhi, as Ambassador of United Mexican States to the Asian country, Paz finished numerous works, alongside El mono gramático (The Monkey Grammarian) and Ladera Este (Eastern Slope).

Though in the Asian country, he met fluctuated authors of a gaggle called the Hungry Generation and impacted them.

In 1965, he wedded Marie-José Tramini, a French young lady WHO might be his significant other for a mind-blowing rest.

In Oct 1968, he left the conciliatory corps in dissent of the Mexican government’s slaughter of understudy demonstrators in Tlatelolco.

Subsequent to remaining in Paris for shelter, he returned to the United Mexican States in 1969. He based his magazine Plural (1970–1976) with a gaggle of liberal Mexican and occupant authors. From 1969 to 1970 he was El Libertador scholarly at college.

He was moreover a meeting teacher all through the last part of the Sixties and furthermore the A. D. White Professor-everywhere from 1972 to 1974 at college. In 1974 he addressed at Harvard as Charles Eliot Norton Lecturer. His book Los Hijos del vehicle (“Children of the Mire”) was the consequences of those talks.

Some of his notable works are:
1933: Luna silvestre
1936: No pasarán!
1937: Raíz del hombre
1937: Bajo tu clara sombra y otros poemas sobre España
952: Anthologie de la poésie mexicaine, edition and introduction by Octavio Paz
1958: Anthology of Mexican Poetry, edition and introduction by Octavio Paz; translated by Samuel Beckett
1957: Sendas de Oku, by Matsuo Bashō, translated in collaboration with Eikichi Hayashiya
Octavio Paz dies on April 19, 1998. His works are remarkable and very inspiring.About the Poem

About the Poem

The title of Paz’s sonnet comprises of a word specifically ‘Fellowship’, which means a natural and agreeable connection between two substances or among various elements. Along these lines, the title word stimulates our interest on the names of the elements, the personality of this fellowship and hence the effect of this relationship upon their reality.

Considering these inquiries, the peruser unavoidably dives into the sonnet so as to know their answers. The poet thoroughly considers the state of man on earth. His life is extremely short in correlation with the inconceivability of the dim demise.

And, he knows well that his end will come soon. However, as an imaginative essayist, he will be recalled through his works. Toward the start of the poem, Brotherhood is a reflection on the undeniable insignificance of individuals in this huge Universe. But later on, he appreciates that the sentiment of insignificance is imperfect.

Background of the Poem

“Brotherhood”, the popular poem by Octavio Paz is about the special and irrefutable relationship that naturally ties everything of this Universe. This servitude is made and overseen by a predominant vast power in this geocentric world framework.

This poem, as can be promptly understood, is dependent on existentialism. It has been composed as reverence to Claudius Ptolemy, who was a Greco-Egyptian author of Alexandria.

The initial line portrays how an individual pales into irrelevance as a simple being in this immense universe. And At the point when this simple being gazes toward the sky, he can peruse the motivation and information that stars can compose.

Structure of the Poem

I am a man: little do I last
and the night is enormous.
But I look up:
the stars write.

Unknowing I understand:
I too am written,
and at this very moment
someone spells me out.

The poem has been written in free verse and as such, this is a part of modern poetry. It’s a poem of eight lines rich in lyricism.

Some of the poetic devices are

Alliteration

The occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of connected words is called alliteration.

someone spells (line 8)
and at (line 7)

The theme of the Poem

Brotherhood versifies Paz’s conviction that verse gives individuals a unique personality and it is other than the organic one. And As a ‘man’, the artist is basically a non-substance in this interminable universe. Normally the tremendousness of night adds to his despondency.

The poet expresses a feeling where he realises a human being’s life is simple and counted in front of the enormity of the night and universe and the only way to live forever is through one’s eternal work like writing poetry or doing something unique.

Line by line analysis of the Poem

Stanza 1
The poem starts with ‘I’ which alludes to the artist Octavio Paz himself. He says that he is an individual. He realizes that human life is exceptionally short and transient and just like other human beings, his life on this planet is counted too.

However, at some point in his life, he realises that life after death is ceaseless. At that point, we go into the interminable dimness. However, he isn’t dismal. He gazes upward at the composition of the stars written in light on the sky. They give the message of light and hope.

Stanza 2
In the last few lines, we find the poem goes through an impactful realisation. He as a writer can stay alive in his works now and forever. He proclaims with solid certainty that somebody is there to comprehend him well and to clarify him effectively.

At last, he picks up confidence in the presence of the Almighty. He had all his limitations but he will enjoy perfect kinship with God who spells all out. He knows about the desired of a man and knows that at the end of the day he will be getting what he wants and this belief has turned him optimistic.

Word Meanings

• Enormous – Very Large.
• Moment – A brief period of time.
• Spells – Write.

Questions And Answers

What kind of poem is brotherhood?

The “Brotherhood” is a popular poem written by Octavio Paz. The poem is based on the society. The poem speaks about an undeniable and unique relationship which organically binds with the Universe.

What does brotherhood mean in brotherhood?

The poem “Brotherhood’ becomes the search for rhythmic correspondences in the universe where every part is related to each other in an everlasting bond. Here comes the idea of brotherhood. Human existence amid the great universe is finite and very negligible.

What does the title of the poem Brotherhood suggest?

“Brotherhood”, the popular poem by Octavio Paz is about the unique and undeniable relationship that organically binds everything of this Universe. This bondage is created and managed by a superior cosmic force in this geocentric world system.

How does Octavio Paz justify translation?

Octavio Paz asserts that language is, above all, translation (translation and literature are synonyms).

Who is the speaker in the poem Brotherhood?

Detavio Paz Lozano was a Mexican writer of great renown from the twentieth century. The full name of the poet of the poem ‘Brotherhood’ is Detavio Paz Lozano. In the poem ‘Brotherhood ‘ the speaker conducts an inquiry upon the insignificance of man as compared to the vastness of the universe.

The night is enormous means, here, the poet thinks as a negative or a dangerous time in his life, here the poet is being helpless and fears.

What is the final realization of the poet in brotherhood?

The poet also conveys the truth that human knowledge regarding the world around us is very little. Thus, the poem highlights the realisation that the universe is so great in comparison to human existence on earth.

 

Questions And Answers of What is Moral Action? by M.K. Gandhi Karnataka Board Class 10 English

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Comprehension Questions

A. Answer the following questions briefly:

1. In paragraph one, Gandhiji says that our conventional behavior is :

a.immoral b. moral c. neither moral nor immoral d. necessary e. unnecessary

=(c) neither moral nor immoral.

2. What is non-moral action?

=Activity which doesn’t include ethical quality yet is conceived of winning shows.

3. What is the difference between a mechanical act and an intentional act?

= If the activity is done precisely and doesn’t spring from our own will, there is no ethical substance in the demonstration. It is a mechanical act. Such activity would be good on the off chance that we think it legitimate to act like a machine and do as such since in doing as such, we utilize our separation.

4. Give an example each for conventional behaviour and amoral act.

=Welcome everybody toward the beginning of the day is ordinary conduct. It turns into an ethical demonstration when it is finished to light up the lives of those individuals.

5. The first paragraph discusses what is not a moral action. The second paragraph gives one important criterion to decide what constitutes a moral action. What is that criterion?

=A moral act should spring from our own will, from the utilization of our separation. This is the standard.

6. When can the messenger’s act become a moral action?

=At the point when the messenger, rather than precisely conveying the request, do it since he should do as such, it turns into an ethical activity.

7. When, according to Gandhi, can we regard ourselves to have stepped on to the moral road?

=According to Gandhi, when we all care only for what our conscience says, then alone can we be regarded to have stepped onto the moral road.

8. What is the belief that Gandhi talks of in paragraph 2?

=Gandhiji says that we can’t be really good if we don’t accept and encounter the conviction that God inside us, the Divine force of all, is the consistently present observer to every one of our demonstrations.

9. All good actions need not be moral acts. When does good action become a moral act? (paragraph 3). Give an example.

=Feeding poor people is an example of a good action. It is a moral act when the person, out of pity for the poor, feeds them.

10. In the example of feeding the poor, whose action is moral?

=Taking care of destitute individuals is an illustration of decent activity. It is an ethical demonstration when the individual, out of pity for poor people, takes care of them.

11. The result of our action determines whether our action is moral or non-moral (say whether the statement is True or False)
=False.

12. Why does Gandhi say that Alexander’s conquests cannot be called moral actions?
=Alexander’s conquests cannot be called moral actions because the intention behind all of them was only power and renown.

13. In each paragraph Gandhiji adds one criterion to consider an action moral. What criterion is added in paragraph 4?
=Gandhiji says that an action is moral if it is done voluntarily and without compulsion or fear.

14. When does simple living become moral?
=Basic living becomes moral when the individual, albeit rich, thinks about all the need and hopelessness on the planet about him and feels that he should live a plain, basic life and not one of straightforwardness and extravagance.

15. When does an employer’s action of paying higher salaries to his employees remain non-moral?
=When the employer sympathizes with his employees or pays them higher wages lest they leave him, his action remains non-moral.

16. When Gandhiji quotes Shakespeare (in paragraph 5), what argument does he want to strengthen?
=At the point when he cites Shakespeare, Gandhiji needs to underline the point that any activity, even one of indicating love, finished with a benefits rationale, stops to be an ethical activity. Genuineness should be turned to, not because it passes on the best strategy of all, but since it is the correct arrangement.

17. Gandhiji mentions the name of Henry Clay as an example of moral/non-moral action. (Choose the right answer)
=Non- moral action.

18. What qualities of Daniel Webster does Gandhiji mention?
=David Webster had great intellect and a wonderful sense of the heroic and the sublime.

19. What is the single mean act of Webster mentioned in paragraph 6?
=Single mean act of Webster is that He once sold his intellectual’ integrity for a price.

20. Why is it difficult to judge the morality of a man’s action?
=It is difficult to judge the morality of a man’s action because we cannot penetrate the depths of his mind.

21. What arguments does Gandhiji give to justify that a moral act should be free from fear and compulsion?
=He says that there is no profound quality in an individual’s demonstration on the off chance that he rises right on time out of the dread that, if he is late for his office, he may lose. his circumstance. Essentially, there is no profound quality in his carrying on with a basic and honest life if he has not the way to live something else.

22. To sum up, an action becomes moral when an action: (Complete the following)

a. springs from one’s will (paragraph 2)

b. ———————

(from paragraph 3)
c. ———————

(from paragraph 4)

d. ———————

(from paragraph 5)

e. is not done with expectations of benefit in life after death

(paragraph 6)

=is not done with expectations of benefit in life after death.

Close Study

Read the following extracts carefully. Discuss in pairs and then write the answers to the questions given below them.

1. The great Saint Theresa wished to have a torch in her right hand and a vessel of water in her left so that with the one she might burn the glories of heaven and with the other extinguish the fires of hell, and men might learn to serve God from love alone without fear of hell and without the temptation of heavenly bliss.

a. Why did Saint Theresa hold a torch in her right hand?
=Saint Theresa holds a torch in her right hand as she desired to burn the glories of heaven with the torch.

b. What does “a vessel of water” signify?
=“a vessel of water” signifies that She wanted to douse the flames of damnation with the vessel of water.

c. What was her message to humanity?
=She needed individuals to figure out how to serve God from affection along unafraid of hellfire and without the enticement of magnificent euphoria.

2. Wherever he went (in the course of his conquests), he took the Greek language and Greek culture, arts and manners, and today we enjoy the benefits of Greek civilization……. It was all right that he was termed “great”, but moral he cannot be called

a. Who does ‘he’ refer to?
=‘he’ refers to the Greek Emperor, Alexander, the Great.

b.What is his contribution to mankind?
=He took the Greek language and Greek culture, expressions, and habits to various pieces of the world, accordingly empowering every one of them to appreciate the advantages of Greek human advancement.

c.Why doesn’t Gandhi consider him moral?
= Although he went to various pieces of the world, the goal behind Alexander’s activity was just success and eminence.

Paragraph Writing

Discuss in pairs/groups of four each the answers to the following questions. Individually, note down the important points for each question and then develop the points into one-paragraph answers.

1. Write on Mahatma Gandhi’s comments on action prompted by the motive of happiness in another world.
=Gandhiji says that an activity accomplished for contemplations of solace and individual bliss in a different universe is non-moral. That activity is good which is done uniquely for doing great. St. Francis Xavier supplicated enthusiastically that his psyche may consistently stay unadulterated. As far as he might be concerned, the dedication of God was not for getting a charge out of a higher seat in the afterlife. He supplicated because it was man’s obligation to ask.

St. Theresa wished to have a light in her correct hand and a vessel may consume the wonders of paradise and with the other quench the flames of heck and men may figure out how to serve God from adoration along unafraid of hellfire and without the enticement of great ecstasy. Remarking upon incredible men who have relinquished their qualities for their aspirations, Gandhiji says that with one mean act, they have cleared out the entirety of their great deeds. This fair shows that it is so hard to pass judgment on the ethical quality of man’s activity since we can’t enter the profundities of his brain.

2. Why does Gandhi say that moral action should be done without compulsion?
=Gandhiji says that a moral act should be liberated from dread and impulse. He says that there is no ethical quality at all in an individual’s demonstration if he rises right on time out of the dread that, if he is late to his office, he may lose his circumstance. Also, there is no ethical quality in his carrying on with a basic and straightforward life on the off chance that he has not the way to live Something else.

Plain, basic living would be good if, however affluent, the individual thinks about all the need and hopelessness on the planet about him – and feels that he should live a plain, basic life and not one of east and extravagance.

In like manner, it is just narrow-minded and hot good, of a business to identify with his workers or pay them higher wages in case they leave him. It would be good if the business wished well of them and treated them mercifully acknowledging how he owed his flourishing to them.

Vocabulary Exercises

Give one-word substitutes for the following

1. The absence of government –

2. A story that gives a moral –

3. One who takes delight in the suffering of others –

4. Making atonement for one’s sins –

5. A decision which cannot be changed –

Answers:

1. anarchy

2. fable

3. sadist

4. penitent

5. irrevocable

Critical Analysis And Summary Of The Poem Lochinvar By Sir Walter Scott Karnataka Board Class 10 English Poem

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About the poet

Walter Scott was one of the best Scottish historical novelists who was born on 15th August 1771 at College Wynd, Edinburgh Scotland. He has died on 21st September 1832. He was also recognized as a biographer and a great practitioner of the historical novel.

Walter was an advocate and a legal administrator. Also, he has managed his writing and editing of work along with his regular occupation as a Clerk.

As he was suffering from lameness, he was sent to live on his grandparents’ farm to cure his problem in 1773. In Scottland borders, his aunt Jerry Scott made him learn about many famous legend writers and also taught him many of the tales. And in January 1775 he got back to his place, Edinburgh.

At 12 years old, he had begun examining works of art at the College of Edinburgh. He was a more youthful understudy than the greater part of his kindred understudies. After finishing his investigations of law, he was admitted to the Workforce of Backer in 1792.

A considerable lot of his work remained works of art for both English-language, writing and Scottish writing. His acclaimed titles incorporate The Woman of the Lake and the books Waverley, Old Mortality, Ransack Roy, The Core of Mid-Lothian, The Lady of the hour of Lammermoor, and Ivanhoe.

In the twelfth century, his most mainstream work ‘Ivanhoe’ was distributed in Britain. The excess two long account sonnets, Rokeby (1813) and The Master of the Isles (1815) were set in mid-fourteenth-century Scotland.

About Lochinvar

Title of Lochinvar

Yes, the title of the poem is quite apt.
The poem ‘Lochinvar’ is a profoundly sentimental, detached sonnet in Canto V of the ditty ‘Marmion’. The poem is composed by Sir Walter Scott and is set in bygone eras in the outskirt nation of Scotland and Britain.

Lochinvar is in love with a young lady named Ellen. He needed to wed Ellen. He is a young, confident guy. Furthermore, for this, he went to Ellen’s dad likewise, to demand him to allow him to wed his girl. Lochinvar says that love swells like the Solway but ebbs like its tide. Hence his love is lost.

Summary of Lochinvar

Lochinvar is a heroic and bold spirited youthful knight who seeks out from West Scotland to Netherby Hall where the nuptial of his dearest Ellen is about to put up, with another man. He is

devoted to his love for Ellen and hence for the sake of their love, he rides all unarmed and unguarded and all alone. On his route, he confronts brakes, gravel and rocks, and the Eske River.

Nonetheless, he does not dawdle for brake or deters for gravel and rocks, and swims across the Eske River at an area where there are no frivolous portions that can be stricken out effortlessly. Yet, he comes off delayed at Netherby Hall. When Lochinvar bravely halts into the Netherby Hall unannounced, there were visitors, kinsmen, and brothers all around.

The frightened bridegroom whispers not a phrase. With his hand on his rapier, the bride’s father breaches his justification, interrogating Lochinvar if he has appeared there for a truce or a battle or to dance at their bridal meal.

Nonetheless, he comforts her of his warmth and affection when he holds her smooth hand and says that they shall wallow a measure. At the prom, the aristocracy and nobility of his form and the elegance and glamour of her face inscribes the visitors.

They sense that the Netherby Hall is fortunate to have glimpsed such an elegant and delightful dance. Ellen’s mother flusters, her father fumes, and the bridegroom stands helplessly drooping his bonnet and plume.

The bride-maidens murmurs that it would have been much nicer to have corresponded their Ellen with young Lochinvar. During the dance, Lochinvar and Ellen reach the entrance and touch her hand, and murmurs something into her ear.

He then swings first Ellen and then himself onto this horseback and drives away swiftly. The Netherby clan peak on their horses, chase Lochinvar and Ellen on Canobie Lee but their labors go in vain. They never manage to see their forfeited bride again.

Theme of Lochinvar

Sir Walter Scott, one of the hugest authors who have been retained from Scotland. The poetry ‘Lochinvar’ is a highly idealistic and romantic, poem. The lyric of the poem is ascertained in medieval eras in the horizon region of Scotland and England.

During the medieval age, women did not have the authority to decide on their spouses or partners. Women were bestowed in alliances to men chosen by their parents. Neither love nor

affection was considered vital for women’s existence. In most cases, the bride and mate met for the introductory time simply at the wedding ceremony.

The women’s folks aim to put on her in bond with another man. The man comes up just in time and gallops away with his woman, leaving others storming and burning at them.

Lochinvar is a noble and courageous knight who reaches unannounced at the bridal feast of dearest Ellen, who is given away by her folks to be married to some unknown man. Lochinvar insists one dance with the bride and romps her out the gate, plunging her up onto his horse, and they ride off jointly into some unknown.

Characters are reading of Lochinvar

Lochinvar
Here Lochinvar is a courageous knight who shows up unannounced at the wedding blowout of Ellen, his cherished, who is going to be hitched to “a loafer in affection and a dastard in war.” Lochinvar claims one hit the dance floor with the lady and moves her out the entryway, dipping her up onto his pony, and they head out together into the obscure.

We know Lochinvar is in love with a young lady named Ellen. He needed to wed Ellen. He is a young, confident guy. Furthermore, for this, he went to Ellen’s dad likewise, to demand him to allow him to wed his girl. Lochinvar says that love swells like the Solway but ebbs like its tide. Hence his love is lost.

Ellen
Ellen, the lady Lochinvar cherishes even though she is pledged to another. Unflinching, Lochinvar looks for Ellen at her wedding at Netherby Lobby, to save her from a constrained marriage. Approaching first for a dance, he deeply inspires her onto his pony and rides away with her.

Ellen kissed the cup of wine which Lochinvar took up. After he had tanked the wine and tossed down the cup, she peered down to become flushed and admired sight happily all the rage, and a tear in her eye.

Ellen is glad to see Lochinvar and is happy that he hasn’t failed to remember her,’ but at the same time is pitiful that she needs to numerous someone else.

She regrets having to marry someone else.