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प्रश्न
Note the way the dialogue in the play is presented. Look up the word ‘colon’ in the ‘Language Study’ pages and note how it is used in the play.
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उत्तर
When we look at the word 'colon' on page 130 of the textbook, we see that in the play, a colon (:) is used to introduce a character's conversation. Eg.
King: And what is your complaint?
The colon mark indicates that the king's statement includes a question, "And what is your complaint?"
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संबंधित प्रश्न
What is the name of the King?
What is the speciality of the land?
What Indian proverb is reflected in the play?
Do you think this is a good land to settle in? Why?
What are the titles of King Chaupat?
Do you think the Potter is telling the truth? Why?
List all the different titles they use to address the King.
Write what following should have said after listening to the complaint against her:
Daughter
Write what following should have said after listening to the complaint against him:
Mortar-maker
Write what following should have said after listening to the complaint against him:
Merchant
What should the King have said to the Thief?
What is the Goldsmith’s excuse?
Is the Goldsmith telling the truth? Give reasons for your answer.
What is the Sage's request?
What does the king want to know?
What is your opinion about the king - is he wicked, greedy, stupid or all of these? Which of his actions/words show that?
List the characters that appear for the first time in this part of the play. Write one or two lines about each of them.
The Goldsmith blamed the King for the delay in his work.
The King thought that the Goldsmith had a good reason to delay the Daughter’s work.
The noose did not fit the Goldsmith’s neck.
The Sage wanted to save his Disciple.
The King wanted to be King again in his next birth.
Form groups. Translate one page of the play into your mother tongue as a group activity. Gather the pages translated by different groups and prepare a translated script of the entire play.
