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Goodbye Partyfor Miss Pushpa TS Nissim Ezekiel

Miss Pushpa TS"

Introduction: The given lines are taken fromthe poem "Goodbye Party for
Indo-Anglian poets.
by
by Nissim Ezekiel (1924-2004).H one of India's foremost 1ne
Ine present poem is a farewell sneech for Miss Pushpa, who is leaving the country.
ContexL virtues of Miss Pushpa.
speaker who is the organizer of the party describes the the gathering as their friend is about to
speaker announces the nurnose of Miss Pushpa
Explanation: The intentions. He says that
leave. He treats Miss Pushpa as his sister. He has all good noble family.
cheerful and hails from a invites
is a very sweet lady and she is very helpful. She is always her concern for friends. He farewell
Her father was a reputed advocate.The speaker appreciates as a
qualities to be described
other friends to speak about her.Thus, the poem has allthe
address. specific rhyme scheme or meter.The
no used a
Critical Comment:The poem is in free verse, with the causes of humour. The poet
the sentence structure are
speaker's presentation and and the
poem touches upon the use of English by Indians
specific dialect in the poem. The
on post-colonial India's fascination to go abroad.
speaker'S attitude to comnment
Imitation is lack of creativity.

On the Grasshopper and Cricket

2.
John Keats

"On the Grasshopper and Cricket",

sonnet
are taken from the to the perfection
Introduction: The given lines English Romantic Poet. He devoted his life
was an
written by John Keats. He popular
inspired by Nature's beauty, whichwas a
of poetry.
The poem was written in 1816.It was
Context:
poetry of Romantic poets.
the poetry of earth never ceases, The
theme of the that
about Nature and says but nature never fails
Explanation: The poemn is Seasons may come and go
and cricket are used as symbols. extreme heat, the earth is filled with the
Grasshopper in
with its songs. When birds stop singing tired rests under some pleasant weed.
to inspire us
grasshopper.Hesings endlessly, but when blanket over Nature.
songs of a Thereis a deathly silence. Frost spreads itssinging. The cricket's
singing. cricket
During winter birds stop comes from beneath stones, and it is the
Regardless, a shrill sound unending delight and
Song restores warmth. of the poem with its
Comment: Nature is the central focus brings love and joy. Man should live with
Critical according to the poet,
constant presence, Nature,
seasons.
Nature and enjoy all the
earth is ceasing never."
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3. HIROSHIMA CHILD
Nazim Hikmet.

poem 4Hiroshima Child", written by Nazim

taken from the
Reference: The given lines are playwrightand novelist. When he was seventeen, his first poem
Hikmet, He was a Turkish poet, artistic mother and poet grandfather. His poetry has been
was published. He wasinspired by his including English. who died in Hiroshima bomb attack
fifty languages, ,
translated into morethan a
seven-year-old child
about
Context: The present poem is girl is the speaker in the poem.
the World War II. The little No one hears or sees the child as the
during knocks on every door.
Explanation: The soul of the girl bomb blast. Since then, she has felt neither growth
nor
neither
Hiroshima visits every home, seeks
child died at seven in the the same state. She
continues to be in is: Fight for peace let
hunger, nor any wants. It The appeal to everyone
plea is for peace.
food nor things. The vehement The war against war touches our hearts.
every child grow, play
and laugh. standpoint and language to drive home the
uses a character, a thought
Critical Comment: The poet designed purpose. The reader is made to plunge into
theme. This technique serves the
first and action next. touches our hearts.
The war against war war
sweat in peace the lesS we bleed in
66 The more we

4.AWAKE
Sarojini Naidu

from the patriotic poem (lyric) 'Awake'. It was written

Introduction: The given lines are taken She was the first woman to be the President of
Nightingale of India. Governor of a state in
by SarojiniNaidu, the the first woman to be the
was also
Indian National Congress. She
independent India.
for unity and action. Sarojini Naidu recited this
fervent appeal
Context: The present poem is a Lahore. It is an address to Mother India.
and
poem at meetings in Bombay nation is personified as our mother. All Indians become
her
Explanation: Atthe outset, the praying to mother.They entreat her to give thema
chance
children.The poet visualizes all children Mother India should gain
of bondage are to be cut.
glory. The woes and power India basked in
to serveher and admire her should remember the pride
glow. One their mother, queen and
its glory again and grow and come together to defend and guard
once. People of all faiths pledge to
goddess. and rhythm with a lofty theme. So it is very much
magical quality
The poem is noteworthy for its lyric.
entitled to be applauded as a patriotic eighteen lines is also remarkable for its many literary
CriticalComment: This lyric of just
rhetoric and rhythm. Thus, the poem is very impressive
devices like personification, imagery,
with its theme and form. personal interest to the public welfare
the sacrifice of
« The essence of patriotism is
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5. FEAR
Khalil Gibran
Introduction:. The
was
Context: Gibran philosophical
born in Lebanon and
scttled pocm
in
"Fcar" was written by Khalil Gibran (1883-1931). He
the U.S.A. He became famous for his book "The Prophet."
conveys his
Explanation: The poct philosophical insight about overcoming fear in the poem.
as 'she to
infuse life intothinks
the
of the
river. image
He
of ariver flowing into the sea. He refers to the river
some strength through the may have heard of the river's fear and chose to gve it
too. There is a poetry. The spcaker discusses the fear that human beings encounter
desire to revisit the past and to go back that is impossible in existence. The later
part suggests that
and meet the worldpeople neced to accept the fact thatthere is no other option butto move forward
by relying on the
risks and believe in distance alreadytravelled. As aresult, people must take
CrticalComment: themselves.
The poem isThus, the message of the poem is 'overcoming fear'
written in free verse. There is no rhyme scheme or
this poem. The fear of melel m
losing oneselt, and changing consciousness, the terror
the journey of life till death are among the
of moving forward, the anxiety to
poem's major
*Nothing in life is to be feared. It's only to understood. themes.
*

6. How to Avoid Foolish Opinions

Bertrand Russell

Introduction: The given lines are taken from the essay "How to Avoid Foolish Opinions" written
by Bertrand Russell (1872-1970). He was born in the United Kingdom. He was a philosopher,
logicians, mathematician, historian, writer, social critic, political activist and Nobel laureate.He is
the author of "Principia Mathematica, the problems. of philosophy and many other influential
works.
Context: In this essay, Russel gives us tips on how to avoid foolish opinions. He offers some
Suggestions that willassist us in avoiding glaring errors tomake our life more beautiful.
Explanation:Russel advises us to first look at things for ourselves.There are many ways to
avoid being dogmatic.Making akeen observation where it can settle the bias is the first way. Next,
to know what other people think, one has tobe awareof what they think. This can be done by
going on vacation and talking arguing with an imaginary character who has a different point of
view. The fourth one is to deal with one's sense of self-esteem, which is the hardest. To overcome
conceit, we must remember that we live for a short while on a small planet in a vast çosmos.
Critical Comment: The content is expressed in ahighly intellectual and scholarly way. Russell's
clarity of thought and fluency of expression lend beauty to his style. Despite the seriousness of
the topic dealt with one can find elements of cheerfulness and gentle humour.
"Life is Beautiful if we avoid foolish things."

7.The Awakening of Women

K.M.Panikkar,
Introduction: The given lines are taken from the essay The Awakening of Women" written by
K.M.Panikkar, (1895-1963). He was a statesmen, diplomat, journalist, historian and writer.Born
in Travancore, he was educated in Madras and at the University of Oxford.
 essay
lesson is an interesting
Context: The present But their status in the
it traces the evaluation of their status.enjoyed an enviable position.
Explanation: Women in ancient India Women were isolated fromthe
touched its lowest point. education.Child marriages
eighteenth and nineteenth centuries the 'purdah."They were denied Gandhian
mainstream.They were kept behind fromthat pitiable position began with the Women's
were the order. Awakening of
women very soon to many fields of activity.
movement.Thus, women 's
advancement spread
fields impacted legislation and administration
contribution invarious provinces,
achievements and thcirrole and as members of the cabinet, as Governors of
in a positive way.They were
appointed
to international
conferences. After Independence
delegation employment were
as. Ambassadors and as leaders of freedom of'marriage, to education and
to
their right toindependent property.
recognized by law. remarkablefor its clarity in ideas and
their expression.
Critical Comment: The write- up is expository in nature.
it is
Thematically, the piece is historical; and
womanhood."
perfect independence is perfect
"The idea of
8.Solution to Plastic Pollution K.M. Panikkar
Solution toplastic Pollution." It is
Introduction:The given lines are taken from the lesson
adopted from the internet. Chemistry
about the research project of Dr.R. Vasudevan,Headof
Context: The lesson is
Engineering (TCE), Madurai whogave a solution tothe
Department, Thiagarajar college of
plastic wastage. professor; Dr. R. Vasudevan looks like a Sanskrit pandit
Explanation:Though he was a chemistry Bhagwad Gita and explains the
shlokas to the
carries the
with a striking namam. He always and a mission for Clean India" made him find a solution
students.His research with chemicals Kalam and laid the first plastic road in
encouraged by Dr. A.P.J Abdul
to plastic waste. He was decade for the patent and gave it to the Govt. of India
struggled a lot for a
his college campus. He economical and long lasting. They can withstand extreme
for free of cost. The plastic roads are
well as torrential rains. He hopes that his formula will be of great use for the
heat as
society in coming future. informative and the style is very lucid. The lesson offers
CriticalComment: The essay is very
pollution
a permanent solution to the plastic
"Creativity sees in the same thing but thinking differently."
9. The Religion ofthe Forest
Rabindarnath Tagore
Introduction: The given lines are taken from the essay The Religion of the Forest" written by
Rabindarnath Tagore. (1861-1941). He is also called Viswakavi' and 'Gurudev.' He is the
composer of our National Anthem. He is the first Indian to win the Nobel Prize.
Context: The present lesson is taken fromn Tagore's book Creative Unity (1922). It explains tne
great Indian classics and the importance given to Nature in the ancient times.
Explanation:The wise view of lifeand its significance echoes in our classical literature. Ancien
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to her wise sages in her lush green
per the ideal promotes peace and forests. Realising the
Critical there woulthrough the
kal
d be the calmid asa' s there runs the
prosperity. Deviation from
Contrast. ItComment: The essay of pocms, idea that the future would be
'sclf. Control, purity and renunciation in the
atmosphere.
serves as an looks like a
of both an rescarch papcr. It abounds with compassion and
I
example Cxpository and argumentative essay for learners.
TOOKA WALK IN THE
W00DS AND CAME TALLER THAN THEM- H. D,THOREAU
10. Guilty
Horace J.Gardiner and Bonneviere Arnaud.
Reference: These lines
are
Guilty' by Horace J. taken are taken
Context:witen
from thedelightful and humorous one-act play
Guilty is a Gardiner Bonneviere Arnaud.
and
with the feeling that delightful one-act play. The play is so sweet that readers (viewers) are left
is beautiful! the play is t0o short!
And they comfort themselves with the saying: Small
Explanation: Jim, the lead
compelled to work as a nightcharacter in the play, is an engineering graduate. But he has been
watchman, Mrs. Moore the neighbouring woman often visits Jim's
mother Ma Ryan. She talks about
and a hard worker. He won't do Jim's pathetic situation. She says that Jim is a fine, good boy
anything
are as important as engineers, Mrs.
More
WrOng. They highlight the dignity of labour. Watchmen
and worries to their parents. Later, always dub into Ma Rayan ears
she shows Ma Ryan an article in the that boys bring woes
stolen diamond. Coincidently, Ma newspaper. It 1S aboul a
She thinks that Jim has stolen the Ryan has found a jewel, wrapped in a kerchiefin Jim's sweater.
diamond. Later. Jim clarifies that all her fears are untrue and
she is totally confused, speaking without any
delivers a clear social message too. sense. The play is full of gripping narration and it
Critical comment: The comedy meets all the qualities of a
just a few and the three one-act play. The characters are
unitiesof time,place, and theme are meticulously observed.
Guilt is perhaps the most painful companion of death

11.The Woman onPlatform No.8

About the Author: The interesting short story "The Ruksin Bond
Woman
Ruskin Bond. He is an Indian author of British descent. He on platform No.8" was written by
in 1992 and was awarded the Padma Shri in received the Sahitya Akademi Award
1999 and Padma Bhushan in 2014.
About the Story: The present story is about love and
kinship. It is narrated in the first person by a school boyaffection that transcends all barriers of
named Arun.
Topic: Arun is atwelve-year old boy studying in aboarding school. He is
and is not afraid to tr¡vel alone at midnight. He keenly confident and independent
feelings. He notices the sadness of the woman in white sari.observes people and understands their
Her soft voice,kindness and concern
make him trust her. He relaxes and shares his details with her.
believe the strangers. But he turns a deaf ear to this advice.
Satish's mother advises him not to
Arun forms an impression of people not by their
elderly people. Though he hates Satish's mother, heappearance but by their behaviour. He respects
doesn't misbehave. Arun's calling the woman
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Ih white sari
'mother' at the time of parting is a sweet
gesture of recognition of a loving
relationship.The purity of heart and innocence of children is
vividly described by the author.
12.A Gift for Christmas
0. Henry
About the Author: The touching story "A Gift for ChriStmas is written by 0. Henry. He is
American short story writer who is known for his wit andStorytelling technique. He wrote an
nearly 600 stories about' life in America.
About the Story : The present story is taken from O. Henry'scollection The Four Million >I:
narrates the story of a young married couple.
Topic: Della and Jim, ayoung married couple, live in asmall flat. Jim's gold watch and Della's
long beautiful hair are what they consider their treasures. It'sChristmas time.Della has very litle
money to buy a present for Jim. She decides to have her hair cut and sold. She buys aplatinum
watch-chain for Jim. And Jim sells his gold watch to buy expensive combs for Della.
Thus, both of them showthe true meaning of love, sacrifice and generosity for happy living. The
present lesson is a typical O. Henry's story. Most of his stories have thrilling climax.
Hisironical storytelling technique makes the narration interesting and captivating.
The value of gift is not in its price, but rather in its sentiment.

13.The Doctor's Word.

R.K. Narayan

About the Author: The short story "The Doctor's Word" is written by R.K. Narayan (1906
2001).He is aleading writer of early Indian literature in English along with Mulk Raj Anand and
RajaRao. He won many awards like the Padma Bhushan, the Padma Vibhushan, Sahitya Akademi,
Fellow ship and A.C.Benson Medal.
About the Story: The interesting story"The Doctor's Word" has characters like our next-door
neighbours. In this story also, the setting is Malgudi, more specifically, Lawley Extension. The
situation discussed is of a serious nature.
Topic; Dr. Raman is a practicing medical doctor. He is an expert in'his profession. His patients
standard of
hold himn in high regard. He is more a man of deeds than of words. He maintains high
his last
ethics. He never believes in soothing lies. So people come to him when the patient is on
hands.He respects
legs.He works hard for hours,days or weeks till he rests his prize from Yama's
enjoys great
human relation and values friendship most.He treats even his assistance well.He
was seriously ill.The doctor
success as person and adoctor. Dr. Raman's best friend,Gopal
wanted to prepare a will. He
thought that there was little hope, he put in his best efforts. Gopal
was in a dilemma. Finally, ne
was very much worried about Subbaiah and his gang. Dr. Raman
wrested Gopal from the jaws or
chose to his use his assuring, words. And the doctor's word
death. The reader is left with the rich experience of enjoying a memorable story.

Medicines cure diseases but only doctor can cure patients.

 14. LOST Guy de Maupassant
About the Author: He was a famous
The story "Lost" was written by Guy de Maupassant.
French writer. He wrote 300
the
short storics andsix novels. clever with an
integrity of
About Story: The lady in the beautiful and
was very self-respect more
character. She was marricd to a manstory had moderate income. She valued
who
than anything else. didn't compromise on
granted. But she
Topic: One arrogant baron tried to take her poverty for on him.When an opportunity
values. She didn't make fuss and waited for a chancetotake revenge to hide
revenge.She asked her husband
came her way, she carefully planned and Cxecuted the
mercilessly gave himtwenty-
behindla curtain withtwo other men.The agreement was made. Shehappiness. But the cleverlady
to his
four blows with a whip. One more cut would have take her baron was shocked and his wish was
The
skipped the twenty fifth cut. She called the witnesses.
not fulfilled. humour of Maupassant. It is
wit and downfall.
The short, interesting story contains the characteristic
thatimmoral love leads toone's
social forces
at once amusing apart from giving aclear messagedepict human lives, destinies and immoral love
Critical Analysis: Guy de Maupassant's storiesfrom giv1ng a clear message that
amusing apart
in pessimistic ternms. It is at once
leads to one's downfall.
behaviour, you willget more of it.
When you don't respond tobad
15.AN INTERVIEW
Richard Gordon
Richard
INTERVIEW" was written by
short and beautiful.story AN
The
About the Author: wrote many short
write-ups
Gordon (1921-2017). anesthetist. He very
He was an English Surgeon and aneighteen comic works in a series, were
About the Story: medicine. His DoctorNovels, he discusses the narrator's
story
mostly dealing with during 1960s and 1970s. In The shortschool.
successful in Britain medical
interview with the dean ofa Loftus, the dean ofSt Swithin's
experience offacing an attend an interviewwith Dr Lionel interviewwith the dean.
narrator came to pre-creating his
Topic: The nervously in the waiting room, secretary scanned him carefully
Medical School. He sits room. The questions.He asked
meets the narratorin the waiting ask any medical
Then, avery old man
questions about himself. The dean didn't plays Rugby.That aroused the
he
narrator replied thatforward
and asked a few experience. The players. Wing three
quarter
only about his rugbyreason was that the school has manyfor such players. The narrator meets
Dean's
interest.The to see
Dean's interest was narrator's ability to pay the fees.
The dean
demand.The
players were in questions aboutthe rejected those whoselooks the
He asksa few approvedofand interviewis superfluous.
theirrequirement. students whomthe secretary
generallyadmitted visits there. So, he thinks thisapparentlyautobiographical.
like. So, the secretaryRichard Gordon is wittyand racy.
secretary didn't
short story by the narration is simple and
of
Criticalcomment Theadmission interviews .Thestyle opportunity meet.
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Rewrite the following sentence / sentences using punctuation marks where

1.
necessary.
if someone maintains that two andtwo are five or thaticelandisson the equator you feel pity rathrthan anger
unless you know so litle ofarithmetic or geographythat his opinion: shakes your own contrary conviction
2. be very wary of opinions that flatter your selfesteem both men and women. ninetimes out of ten are firmly
Convnced ofthe superior excellence oftheir own sex.
3. from the earliest days there had been many notable women in india poets scholars capable administrators
and leaders ofreligious movements
4 women all over india came forward defying all socialtaboos sacrificing physical comfortssand denyirg the
take up every kind of work conrert
Vallaity of allrestrictions which had been enforced against themto
with national movement
independent india should have appointed women to th
5
lt Was a matter ofsurprise to the outside world that ambassadors and as leaders
highest posts so freely as members ofthe cabinet as governors ofprovinces as
ndia women are presumed to
of delegations to international conferences for in an oriental country such as
be held in subjection and therefore all this seemed to be unnatural.
ofthe knd of workthat women couli
6 Ongnally he seems to have been uncertain ofthe response or at least
believer in the equality of women he seems to
do mthe national movement for though he was a passionate
have been doubtfiul whether the women ofindia......
social bondages that custom had imoosed
7. what the gandhian movement did was to release women from the
and conservatism had upheld
ofthe thiagaraja colege of
8. after the citys rain fed potholes the transition to smooth roads within the campus Madurai's Plastic Road
known as
engineering is more than a treat the man behind the tar topped tracks is
Man.
notification oftheministry ofenvironment &
9. The day we met Dr vasudevan he was waving a special gazette
country to encourage use of
forests dated 4th February 2011l directing all municipal authorities across the
construction...
plastic waste byadopting suitable technology such as in road
correspondent Dr.vasudevan laid the
10. dr kalams words proved prophetic with fullsupport from the college
first 60 feet long plastic road within the campus
approached Dr. Vasudevan last november
11. the jamshedpur utilities and services company atata enterprise
for using plastic waste in laying roads in jamshedpur.
compound Sanskrit word sacchidananda
12. the view ofthis world which india has taken is summed up in one
the meaning is that reality which is essentially one has three phases.
come right in
13. yes mrs moore (opens door and talks loudly)
jobiworied a bit you know i was afraid he woud
14. yes it was months and months before he had any sort ofa
get so discouraged he would
days
15. no firm is going to smile and say forget it my boy no they dont do things that way these safe and
brought it down to his officeintending to have it reset -and put it his office
in
16. mvan king had
forgot it imagine forgetting adiamond heirloom worth a fabulous fortune
17. dont wory not a soul saw us wait ill get it (10)
18. are you sure jimthat you put it there oh oh...i see (laughs) you have it sentencedtotenyears n
yes but you keep out oftthis youll never get the diamond jimpoor larrywilson was
19.
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