List the common misconceptions about ‘freedom’ that Shaw tries to debunk.
Solution and Explanation
The author has brought out a few major misconceptions about freedom in this chapter. Firstly, the author puts out a general question, "What is a perfectly free person?". According to him, no person is free throughout their life. They are either controlled by Nature or by another man. Thus, the author here debunks the first misconception that an individual can be completely free. Secondly, the author talks about democracy and the freedom it holds. Although freedom is an essential aspect of democracy, leaders tend to change the rules according to their needs. For example, the freedom to select between candidates is not a choice because whoever is already chosen would be from a powerful position controlled by the rich, who would work according to the wishes of the ruling class. Therefore, it would not benefit ordinary people in any way. Thus, the author debunked the concept of freedom in democracy as fake.
Top Questions on Freedom
- Point out the difference between the slavery of man to Nature and the unnatural slavery of man to Man.
- According to the author, the masses are prevented from realising their slavery; the masses are also continually reminded that they have the right to vote. Do you think this idea holds good for our country too?
- When Shaw makes a statement he supports it with a number of examples. Identify two sections in the text which explain a statement with examples. Write down the main statement and the examples.
Notice how this contributes to the effectiveness of the writing. - Notice the use of personal pronouns in the two texts. Did this make you identify yourself more with the topic than if it had been written in an impersonal style? As you read the texts, were you able to relate the writer’s thoughts with the way you lead your own life?
- Both the texts are on ‘freedom’. Comment on the difference in the style of treatment of the topic in them.
Questions Asked in CBSE CLASS XII exam
- For what values of x,\(\begin{bmatrix} 1 & 2 & 1 \end{bmatrix}\)\(\begin{bmatrix} 1 & 2 & 0\\ 2 & 0 & 1 \\1&0&2 \end{bmatrix}\)\(\begin{bmatrix} 0 \\2\\x\end{bmatrix}\)=O?
- Find the inverse of each of the matrices,if it exists \(\begin{bmatrix} 2 & 1 \\ 7 & 4 \end{bmatrix}\)
What is the Planning Process?
- CBSE CLASS XII - 2023
- Planning process steps
- Find the inverse of each of the matrices,if it exists. \(\begin{bmatrix} 2 & 3\\ 5 & 7 \end{bmatrix}\)
- Find the inverse of each of the matrices, if it exists. \(\begin{bmatrix} 1 & 3\\ 2 & 7\end{bmatrix}\)