10. The Duchess and Jeweller 1. THEME OF THE STORY OR A CRITICISM ON VICTORIAN SOCEITY OR THE STORY AS A MIRROR TO THE SOCIETY OF ENGLAND OR THE STORY OF MORAL DECADENCE OF VICORIAN SOCIETY Q. No. 1: The Duchess and the Jeweller is a story about the moral decadence of English elite class of those days. Elaborate. OR What is the message or theme of the story? Discuss. Answer: The period of early 20th century was the period of transition. The higher ups were going up but the…
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The Necklace by Maupassant
9. The Necklace by Maupassant 1. THEME OF THE STORY OR THE VALUE OF CHANCE OR THE ROLE OF FATE Q. No. 1: In the drama of human life, chance is more powerful than human resolutions. Discuss with reference to “The Necklace”. OR How singular life is and how full of changes! How small a thing will ruin or save one” thinks Matilda in “The Necklace”. OR Write a critical note on the story “The Necklace”. Answer: The story “The Necklace” contains a very sublime idea that no one knows…
Read MoreThe Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe
8. The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe 1. A STORY OF SUSPENSE AND HORROR Q. 1: Discuss the story as a story full of suspense and horror. Answer: “The Tell-Tale Heart” is a story full of suspense and horror. Let’s discuss the main points of horror and suspense in the story. First element of horror and suspense is the intention of the narrator who wants to kill an old man. Second element is the reason for which the narrator wants to kill a person. He says: “I think…
Read MoreAraby by James Joyce
7- Araby by James Joyce 1. THEME OR MESSAGE OF THE STORY OR CRITICISM ON MODERN CIVILIZATION OR LOVE AFFAIR BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOY AND THE GIRL / CHARACTER SKETCH OF BOY Q. No. 1: The story is of conflict between the subjective feelings of a boy and the objective reality of life. OR The story is a criticism on the dark aspects of modern civilization. Discuss. OR The theme of the story is the disillusionment of modern man. Discuss. OR The story is a psychological study of a disappointed…
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6- The Happy Prince by Oscar Wilde 1. AS A FAIRY TALE Q. No. 1: What is fairy tale? Is this story a fairy tale? If your answer is “yes” give reasons? OR What type of story is “THE HAPPY PRINCE”? Answer: “The Happy Prince” is a fairy-tale as well as a fantasy. It’s a fairy tale because of its supernatural atmosphere. As a fantasy, it has a deep moral lesson in it. Let’s discuss the story as a fantasy and fairy-tale. First, the language of a fantasy is simple…
Read MoreTake Pity by Bernard Malamud
5- Take Pity by Bernard Malamud 1. CHARACTER SKETCH OF EVA OR THE THEME OF THE STORY (V.IMP) Q. No. 1: Draw the character sketch of Eva? OR The theme of the story is undaunted struggle of a woman against the exploitation of a man. Discuss. OR What problems had Eva to face after the death of her husband? Discuss. Answer: In this story, Bernard Malamud deals with Polish family that did not want to become a burden on anyone. The theme of the story is undaunted struggle of Eva…
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5. Take Pity by Bernard Malamud 1. CHARACTER SKETCH OF EVA OR THE THEME OF THE STORY (V.IMP) Q. No. 1: Draw the character sketch of Eva? OR The theme of the story is undaunted struggle of a woman against the exploitation of a man. Discuss. OR What problems had Eva to face after the death of her husband? Discuss. Answer: In this story, Bernard Malamud deals with Polish family that did not want to become a burden on anyone. The theme of the story is undaunted struggle of Eva…
Read MoreBreakfast by John Steinbeck
4-Breakfast by John Steinbeck THEME OF THE STORY OR A STORY OF SIMPLE PEOPLE (V.IMP) Q: What is the theme or central idea of the story? OR What type of people has been presented in the story? OR Why can the writer not forget his meeting with the simple villagers? Discuss. OR “That’s all”, says the narrator almost at the end of story, “I know, of course, some of the reasons why it was pleasant.” Discuss. Answer: “Breakfast” is a story of common people. It is a critique of modern…
Read MoreThe New Constitution by Manto
3. The New Constitution by Manto 1. EXPECTATIONS AND DISILLUSIONMENT OF USTAD MANGU (V.IMP) Q. No. 1: What kind of change was Ustad Mangu expecting from the new Act 1935? Explain. OR What was new constitution? OR How was Mangu disillusioned on 1st April? OR How did Ustad Mangu feel when his hopes and expectations were not fulfilled? Answer: “The New Constitution” refers to 1st April when India Act 1935 was to come into effect. The Indians thought that after the enforcement of this act, they would witness a new…
Read MoreRAPPACCINI’S DAUGHTER BY HAWTHORNE
2-RAPPACCINI’S DAUGHTER BY HAWTHORNE 1. A FANTASY OR A SCIENCE FICTION Q. No.1: How far is Rappaccini’s Daughter a science fiction? Discuss. OR Narrate the incidents of horror that take place in the story. OR Discuss Rappaccini’s Daughter as an imaginary story. Answer: “Rappaccini’s Daughter” is a fantasy. A fantasy is an imaginary story with some moral lesson. The story is also a science fiction because it is based on actual science facts. Main events of the story are based on some scientific facts. The very first thing that…
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