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Write the character sketch of Dr. Stockmann.

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Write the character sketch of Dr. Stockmann.

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Dr. Stockmann is an idealistic man, which means that he believes in doing what is morally right. This is clear from his resolve to make sure the contamination issue of the baths is fixed at any cost. However, this also makes him impractical. He does not take into consideration the cost of the repairs or the effect of closing the baths on the town‘s economy. In the fight for the truth, he represents the minority. Betrayed by his supporters and left alone, Dr. Stockmann does not admit defeat but instead strengthens his commitment towards revealing the truth to the public at all costs. This displays his bravery to fight against all odds and his resolute nature. Finally, in his determination to expose the social evils of society, Dr. Stockmann is willing to put society‘s interest above his own, which makes him come across as a truly noble character.

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पाठ 4.3: Extracts of Drama - (B) An Enemy of the People - Character [पृष्ठ १९४]

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बालभारती English Yuvakbharati Standard 11 Maharashtra State Board
पाठ 4.3 Extracts of Drama - (B) An Enemy of the People
Character | Q 2 | पृष्ठ १९४

संबंधित प्रश्‍न

Write an original short story beginning with the following words : 

She was delighted to find the sealed envelope lying on her table. As she reached for it ............. 


Fill in the blanks in the passage givben below with the appropriate form of the verb given in brackets. Do not write the passage, but write the verbs in the correct order.

One day I ____________ (1)(be) in the lunch line, and there I saw a pile of apples. The teacher-incharge _____________ (2)(state) at me and said, “Just __________ (3)(take) one. God ________ (4)(watch)”. So, I ____________ (5)(take) an apple, and the line __________ (6)(move) along. At the next table there ____________ (7)(be) a pile of chocolate chip cookies. I ____________ (8)(not know) what to do. “Put,” the kid behind me ____________ (9)(whisper), “_____________ (10)(take) all you want. God’s watching the apples. ” 


Pick out words and phrases which are examples of visual and auditory imagery in the poem.


Do you agree with his justification of the war? Why/ why not?


Explain and discuss the themes in the poem.


Explain the phrase, that ‘shocking ghastly junk’.


But a BIRD that stalks down his narrow cage
Can seldom see through his bars of rage
His wings are clipped and his feet are tied
So he opens his throat to sing.

Read the above lines and answer the question that follow.

Explain with reference to the context.


But a BIRD that stalks down his narrow cage
Can seldom see through his bars of rage
His wings are clipped and his feet are tied
So he opens his throat to sing.

Read the above lines and answer the question that follow.

What docs the word “clipped” mean in this poem?


The air broke into a mist with bells,
The old walls rocked with the crowd and cries.
Had I said, "Good folk, mere noise repels....
But give me your sun from yonder skies!"
They had answered "And afterward, what else?"

Read the above lines and answer the question that follow.

Explain“And afterward, what else?”


Alack, it was I who leaped at the sun
To give it my loving friends to keep!
Naught man could do,have I left undone:
And you see my harvest, what I reap
This very day, now a year is run.

Read the above lines and answer the question that follow.

Comment on the tone of the Patriot in this stanza.


What does the reader learn about the characters of the narrator and the old man, in Ernest Hemingway “Old Man and the Bridge?


What are examples of simile, metaphor, and personification in “All Summer in a Day”?


(A) Ashita is the most beautiful girt in the class.
(B) No ………………………………..


I prefer playing a, game to watching television. (Begin: I would rather ……….)


Choose two of the passages (a) to (c) and answer briefly the questions that follow:

Raina :

Come away from the window (She takes him firmly back to the middle of the room. The moment she releases him he turns mechanically towards the window again. She seizes him and turns him back, exclaiming) Please! (He becomes motionless, like a hypnotized rabbit, his fatigue gaining fast on him. She releases him, and addresses him patronizingly). Now listen. You must trust to our hospitality. You do not yet know in whose house you are. I am a Petkoff. 

The Man: A pet what? 

Raina : [rather indignantly] I mean that I belong to the family of the Petkoffs, the richest and best known in our country. 

The Man: Oh yes, of course. I beg your pardon. The Petkoffs, to be sure. How stupid of me! 

Raina: You know you never heard of them until this moment. How can you stoop to pretend! 

The Man: Forgive me. I'm too tired to think, and the change of subject was too much for me. Don't scold me.

(i) Why did the man keep turning to the window? 
(ii)
Which examples of the social superiority of the Petkoff's does Raina give the man?
(iii)
Which opera does Raina mention? With whom does she compare herself? What does this tell you about her? 
(iv)
In Raina's opinion, what should the man have done instead of threatening her? 
(v)
What does the man tell Raina about his father? Why does he do so? 
(vi) 
What does the man do at the end of the scene? 


Join the following sentence to make one complete sentence without using and, but or so. 

My grandfather is very old. He is very active.


There has been heavy rain in your city/town. You went to school but found that it was closed because of the rain. Describe the sights and sounds near the school and narrate how you finally reached home and spent the rest of the day. 


The following three compound words end in-ship. What does each of them mean? 

airship flagship lightship

Given below is an interesting combination of words. Explain why they have been used together.

funerary treasures


What do you notice about the beginning and the ending of the poem?


The following common words are used in more than one sense.

panel

studio

brush

essence

material


 

Examine the following sets of sentences to find out what the words, ‘panel’ and ‘essence’ mean in different contexts.

1. (i) The masks from Bawa village in Mali look like long panels of decorated wood.

(ii) Judge H. Hobart Grooms told the jury panel he had heard the reports.

(iii)The panel is laying the groundwork for an international treaty.

(iv)The glass panels of the window were broken.

(v) Through the many round tables, workshops and panel discussions, a consensus was reached.

(vi)The sink in the hinged panel above the bunk drains into the head.

2. (i) Their repetitive structure must have taught the people around the great composer the essence of music.

(ii) Part of the answer is in the proposition; but the essence is in the meaning.

(iii)The implications of these schools of thought are of practical essence for the teacher.

(iv) They had added vanilla essence to the pudding.


There is a parallel drawn between rain and music. Which words indicate this? Explain the similarity between the two.


Discuss in groups of four.

Laws are never respected not enforced in India.


Distinguish between the following pairs of sentences.

The team played two matches successively.


Who was Roger Presbury and how was John Garrideb connected with him?


Indicate the details that tell us that the narrator was not very financially comfortable during his stay in London.


Discuss in pairs or in small groups

Living abroad is challenging in many ways.


Give reasons for the following.

Satyajit’s recollection of the forgerer when he was on the train.


Give reasons for the following.

Srinath and his family members’ eager expectation of Satyajit’s arrival.


Give reasons for the following.

Satyajit's feeling that he was an impostor.


Give reasons for the following.

Satyajit not disclosing his present financial status to his uncle.


What did the myna do finally?


Complete the following web diagram.


Complete the web highlighting the feelings/emotions of Tenzing after reaching the summit.


Refer to a standard dictionary and find out the meaning of the following word:

Reported speech


Complete Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam’s profile with information picked from the lesson.

PROFILE - Dr APJ Abdul Kalam

  1. Title:
  2. Profession:
  3. Branch of science:
  4. Important position in Government held:
  5. His three visions for India: 

The poet has described two different shades of human feelings by using imagery of various forces of Nature in the poem. Pick out the terms or phrases that describe them. Complete the table given below. One is done for you.

Nature Feelings
Faded forests Sad/gloomy
   
   

Discuss and explain the movie 'The Jungle Book' with the help of the following points.

  • Classic element.
  • Fantasy.
  • Photorealism
  • Blending of emotions

Imagine someone has invited your family to a programme and you were the only person at home when the invitation was given orally.

Write a note (4-5 lines) to pass on the message to the other people in your family. Or, Write an imaginary conversation in which you pass on the message to your parents.


Gather information on any one of the following by talking to your elders, family members, and from other sources in your mother tongue and write a short note on it in English.

Something that you use to decorate your home on special occasions.


Write the reason in your own words.

Akbar strongly desired to hear Ostad sing.


Write the reason in your own words.

Ostad’s song was more elating than Tansen’s songs.


Following are the ways to preserve ‘World Heritage Sites.’ Transfer these points into a small paragraph. Suggest a suitable title.

  • Practical conservation of posterity
  • Human/animal trespassing
  • Unmonitored/uncontrolled/unrestricted access
  • Threat of local administrative negligence

Look at the two trees. One is a green flourishing tree and the other, a brown withering tree.

The class will now be divided into two groups. Group A will list down the agents that support a tree’s growth. Group B will list down those that prevent it. Once the groups are ready with their lists, a few representatives from each group will write down the lists on the black board.


Work in groups of four. See the picture of a shipwreck at the bottom of the ocean.

Suppose you went deep-sea diving. What would you find? Think of all the words that come to your mind, then build a paragraph. Share your story with other groups.


Use the option to fill in the blank.

Her frock______too long.


Find one word from the story that means

  1. to walk fast  ___________ .

Some word have similar sound, but different meaning. Choose the correct word from the option and fill in the blank.

The King sits on the ______.


What was the daily routine of the grandmother at home?


Find out when the International Day of Friendship is celebrated.


Why did his travel companion curse and mutter?


The photographer told him to ______.


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What would make Jack the owner instead of being the tenant?


Write an essay of about 200 word 

The profession you would like to choose


Write slogan to create awareness of the following topic using the tips given above.

  1. Junk food
  2. Labour Day
  3. Save Water
  4. Yoga
  5. Blood Donation

What makes you laugh?


Imagine someone has invited your family to a programme and you were the only person at home when the invitation was given orally.

Write a note (4-5 lines) to pass on the message to the other people in your family. Or, write an imaginary conversation in which you pass on the message to your parents.


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