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प्रश्न
Answer in about 50 words to the questions given below:
Appreciate Phileas Fogg as the protagonist of ‘Around the World in Eighty Days.’
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उत्तर
Phileas Fogg, the protagonist of "Around the World in Eighty Days," epitomizes the unflappable British gentleman and embodies determination, intelligence, and quiet courage. His adventurous wager showcases his belief in human ingenuity and technological progress. Throughout his journey, Fogg displays remarkable resourcefulness, steadfastness, and a deep sense of honour and compassion, particularly in his interactions with companions. His character exemplifies the virtues of loyalty, perseverance, and the pursuit of noble objectives, making his circumnavigation more than just a race against time, but a journey of human spirit and moral integrity.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Complete the table highlighting the various traits of the major characters in the extract.
| Phileas Fogg | |
| Aouda | |
| Passepartout | |
| Detective Fix |
Phileas Fogg is as cool as a cucumber whereas Passepartout is as crazy as a loon. Explain the statement by citing some references from the extract.
Detective Fix tried hard but could not fix the charge of robbery on Fogg. Explain the statement from the point of view of Fix.
Which of the following are used as a means of transport in the novel? How do they help the character/s in the extract?
- Elephant
- Horse
- Train
- Steamer
The beginning of the extract is a scene in the prison at the custom-house. From there the novel moves further from one place/spot to another. Pick and explain all the places/spots where the incident took place.
The most of the part of the setting in the extract is in London. Explain how the setting of the extract is suited to the theme of the novel.
Describe the importance of London in the development of the plot and behaviour of the characters in 'Around the World in Eighty Days'.
Describe the importance of the following place in the development of the plot and behaviour of the character.
Reform Club
Describe the importance of the following place in the development of the plot and behaviour of the character.
Savile Row
Describe the importance of the following place in the development of the plot and behaviour of the character.
Edinburgh
Select the correct options:
Which of the following place/s in India is/are not mentioned in the extract of the novel?
a. Bombay (Now, Mumbai)
b. Allahabad
c. Chennai
d. . Calcutta (Now, Kolkata)
Find and explain the significance of various exciting incidents in the extract.
Write 4-5 sentences on the ‘Time’ theme of the extract.
Write 4-5 sentences on the ‘Morality’ theme of the extract.
Write the central idea of the given extract of the novel, ‘Around the World in Eighty Days’.
Justice is served/done in the end. Explain.
Elaborate the following quote in the light of the extract of the novel, ‘Around the World in Eighty Days’.
‘Quitters never win and winners never quit’
Elaborate the following quote in the light of the extract of the novel, ‘Around the World in Eighty Days’.
‘Time is the only solution to problems’
Explain how the author has made use of International Date Line and time zones in his novel.
'Money was never a concern for Mr. Phileas Fogg; it was for honour he accepted the wager.' Discuss.
Phileas Fogg's travel around the world was full of adventures and surprises. Illustrate.
Explain how the time gained of a full day is revealed to Mr. Fogg.
Passepartout stations himself outside Phileas’ door. Give reasons.
Passepartout blamed himself for the misfortune of his master. Justify.
Compare the remorse in the minds of Mr. Fogg and Aouda for the seeming failure of his wager.
Explain the stress on the mind of Fogg after returning from world tour at Saville Row.
Narrate the happenings at Reform Club on the 80th day of the wager.
There was no general agreement about Mr. Fogg’s success in the opponents. Discuss.
Narrate the happenings at a prison where Fogg was kept under arrest.
All is well that ends well. Justify in the light of the extract from the novel ‘Around the World in Eighty Days.’
Winning the heart is preferred to the winning of wager. Express by supporting the details.
Describe how fix, the detective creates problems for Mr. Fogg arresting him for bank robbery and how Mr. Fogg tries to solve the problem.
In what way was Mr. Fogg’s final winning the wager connected with Aouda?
Pick the odd one out:
Activities based on the extract of the novel ‘Around the World in Eighty Days’.
Elaborate the following quote in the light of Phileas Fogg’s Venture .....
‘Quitters never win and Winners never quit.’
Phileas Fogg knocked detective fix down – Give reason/s.
The most interesting part of the extract ‘Around the World in Eighty Days’ is its climax. Discuss.
