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प्रश्न
On the basis of your reading of the passage, complete the following mind-map.
| Trait | Evidence from the text |
|---|---|
| Compassionate | |
| Parents reluctant, but Florence enrolled as a nursing student at Lutheran Hospital of Pastor Fliedner in Kaiserwerth, Germany in 1844. | |
| Resourceful | |
| Ready to take the first step | |
| Humble |
Based on this mapping of the qualities of Florence Nightingale, write a character sketch of about 150-200 words based on her life and achievements.
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उत्तर
| Trait | Evidence from the text |
|---|---|
| Compassionate | She devoted herself to caring for the sick and wounded, especially the soldiers in the Crimea. |
| Determined | Parents reluctant, but Florence enrolled as a nursing student at Lutheran Hospital of Pastor Fliedner in Kaiserwerth, Germany in 1844. |
| Resourceful | She improved hospital conditions by arranging better sanitation, cleanliness, food and medical care. |
| Ready to take the first step | She volunteered to serve wounded soldiers during the Crimean War and led a team of nurses. |
| Humble | In spite of her fame and achievements, she remained devoted to service rather than personal glory. |
Character sketch of Florence Nightingale:
Florence Nightingale was a compassionate, courageous and resourceful woman whose work transformed nursing. From an early age, she felt a strong desire to care for the sick. Although her parents were reluctant, she followed her calling and enrolled as a nursing student at the Lutheran Hospital of Pastor Fliedner in Kaiserwerth, Germany, in 1844. During the Crimean War, she saw the appalling conditions in which wounded soldiers were treated. She took the initiative to improve cleanliness, organise supplies and provide attentive nursing. Her practical efforts greatly improved the care and survival of the soldiers. She often worked through the night, carrying a lamp as she visited the patients; this earned her the name “the Lady with the Lamp.” Florence was also determined and hardworking, and she used careful observation to support improvements in hospitals and nursing. Despite her fame, she remained humble and devoted to service. Her achievements established nursing as a respected profession and made her an enduring example of kindness, courage and dedication.
