“If I am able, are you?” Sadao asked. “No,” Hana said, “But if you can do it alone...” Sadao hesitated again. “The strange thing is,” he said, “that if the man were whole I could turn him over to the police without difficulty. I care nothing for him. He is my enemy. All Americans are my enemy. And he is only a common fellow. You see how foolish his face is. But since he is wounded...” \hfill (The Enemy)
Complete the sentence appropriately. The dilemma faced by the couple was ..... .
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Solution and Explanation
What does Hana ask Dr. Sadao to do alone?
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- Treat the wounded soldier.
- Give him shelter in the outhouse.
- Throw him back into the sea.
- Hand him over to the authorities.
The Correct Option is A
Solution and Explanation
Explain the expression: “if the man were whole.”
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Dr. Sadao says, “All Americans are my enemy.” What character trait of Dr. Sadao does it reflect?
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- Mr. Lamb: “Oh, there’s a lot of things I’ve learned to do, and plenty of time for it. Years. I take it steady.”
On the Face of it
Mr. Lamb, despite his handicap, learned to be independent and has proved where there is a will, there is a way. As a motivational speaker, write a speech to be delivered to school students, highlighting how one should develop resilience and determination to achieve one’s goal, citing references from this story.
You may begin like this:
To remain resilient during difficult times, will help one move forward in life.} - Until then the Maharaja had given his entire time and energy to tiger hunting. He had no time to spare for the crown prince.
In the present times, we see people following their profession and running after money and neglect their children. As a professional counsellor, you address working parents, stressing the need to spend quality time with children. Take material from the story to reinforce your points of view.
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(Keeping Quiet)
Pablo Neruda in the above lines highlights the futility of war. Gandhi also brought about the change in the plight of the Champaran sharecroppers through civil disobedience and not violence. Write an article on the importance of peace and the right way to resolve issues.
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