Science (Hindi Medium) कक्षा १२ - CBSE Question Bank Solutions

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In spite of all the rationality that human beings are capable of, most of us are suggestible and yield to archaic superstitions.

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Dreams and clairvoyance are as much an element of the poetic vision as religious superstition.

The story hinges on a gold ring shaped like a serpent with emerald eyes. Comment on the responses that this image evokes in the reader.

The craft of a master storyteller lies in the ability to interweave imagination and reality. Do you think that this story illustrates this?

Bring out the contradiction in the last exchange between the author and the Portuguese ambassador

‘In concrete terms,’ I asked at last, ‘what did she do?’ ‘Nothing,’ he said, with a certain disenchantment. ‘She dreamed.’

Comment on the ironical element in the story.

Name the two characters in this story whom Eveline liked and loved, and two she did not. What were the reasons for her feelings towards them?

Describe the conflict of emotions felt by Eveline on the day she had decided to elope with Frank.

Why do you think Eveline let go of the opportunity to escape?

What are the signs of Eveline’s indecision that we see as the hour of her departure with Frank neared?

Deciding between filial duty and the right to personal happiness is problematic. Discuss.

Share with your partner any instance of your personal experience where you, or somebody you know, had to make a difficult choice.

The description in this story has symbolic touches. What do you think the ‘window’, the ‘gathering dusk’, the ‘dusty cretonne and its odor’ symbolize?

Note how the narrative proceeds through the consciousness of Eveline.

In the last section of the story, notice these expressions

(i) A bell clanged upon her heart.

(ii) AlI the seas of the world tumbled upon her heart.

(iii) Her hands clutched the iron in frenzy.

(iv) She set her white face to him, passive, like a helpless animal.

What are the emotions that these images evoke?

Do you think the author indicates his judgment of Eveline in the story?

What do you understand of Dr. Margolin’s past? How does it affect his present life?

What was Dr. Margolin’s attitude towards his profession?

What is Dr. Margolin’s view of the kind of life the American Jewish community leads?

What were the personality traits that endeared Dr. Margolin to others in his community?