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प्रश्न
From the extract, find what the following is compared to and why:
The Dauphin in Chinon is like ________
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उत्तर
The Dauphin in Chinon is like: a rat in a corner, for just like a cornered rat gives up, he too had given up and refused to fight to save Orleans.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Discuss in groups pairs and make a list of the weapons used in the old times and in the present times.
| Weapons used in the past |
Weapons used nowadays |
Pick out from the extract of the play two lines that provide evidence for each of the following.
| Lines | ||
| a. | Her confidence | 1. |
| 2. | ||
| b. | Her courage | 1. |
| 2. | ||
| c. | Her optimism | 1. |
| 2. | ||
| d. | Her determination | 1. |
| 2. | ||
| e. | Her patriotism | 1. |
| 2. |
Say why? Write it in your notebook.
Joan did not ask for many soldiers from Captain Squire.
Discuss in groups whether you would like to join Armed Forces. Yes/No Say Why? Why not? Each one should give 2 to 3 reasons for their response.
Discuss what areas of work are open for women in the Armed Forces in India.
French soldiers were always beaten in war.
Pick out from the play 2 lines that prove the following.
Joan of Arc
Her determination
Match the comparisons as given in the extract.
| 1. | as easy as ____________ | a. | like sheep |
| 2. | as mad as ____________ | b. | like a rat in the corner |
| 3. | drive the soldiers ____________ | c. | a bit of a miracle |
| 4. | The Dauphin is ____________ | d. | as she is |
| 5. | Joan of Arc is ____________ | e. | the steward |
| f. | chasing a cow |
From an Indian history book or Internet find out information about Indian Women (queens) who led battles. (For example, Rani of Jhansi and Rani Karnawati of Mewad). Write any 3 points of similarity and 3 points of contrast between any one of the above Indian Queens and Joan of Arc. Write in your own words.
| Similarities | Contrast |
| a. | a. |
| b. | b. |
| c. | c. |
Read the extract from G. B. Shaw’s play on Joan of Arc and fill in the Tree diagram.
