Commerce (English Medium) इयत्ता १२ - CBSE Important Questions for English Core

Why did Aunt Jennifer decide to create animals so different from her own character ? 

Adrienne Rich chose to express her silent revolt through her poem, Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers, just as Aunt Jennifer did with her embroidery. Explain.

How can we say that marriage was a compromise for Aunt Jennifer? Support your response with two justifications.

Explain the significance of the 'denizens pacing in sleek certainty' in the poem 'Aunt Jennifer's Tigers'.

What is the significance of the image "Massive weight of uncle's wedding band" in the poem 'Aunt Jennifer's Tigers'?

Why do you think Aunt Jennifer created animals that are so different from her own character?

Answer the following question in about 40-50 words.

How might the message of the poem, ‘Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers’ be different, if the following last four lines were omitted?

When Aunt is dead, her terrified hands will lie
Still ringed with ordeals she was mastered by.
The tigers in the panel that she made
Will go on prancing, proud and unafraid.

Answer the following question in about 120-150 words.

The different portrayals of women in the texts 'Aunt Jennifer's Tigers', 'Going Places', 'Lost Spring', and 'My Mother at Sixty-six', offer insights into the experiences of women in society.

You have been asked to address your peers and share -

⇒ the ways these portrayals highlight the diversity of the female experience.

⇒ the importance of understanding each individual woman's challenges and experiences.

Compose this draft, with reference to any three of these prescribed texts. listed above.

You may begin this way:
Good morning, everyone.
As I analysed the allotted texts...

You may end this way.
To conclude, I’d like to say that ...

Answer the following question in 120 – 150 words:
How does the perception and attitude of the villagers of Raveloe towards Silas Marner change from the beginning to the end of the novel ?

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How is Godfrey Cass different from his younger brother, Dunstan? 

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Lammeter sisters have money but not class or education. What do you think about them? 

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How did Silas' treatment of Sally Oates affect his life at Raveloe? 

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What kind of life did Silas lead before coming to Raveloe?

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Describe the ironical situation in which Silas Marner had to leave Lantern Yard.

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Describe Dolly Winthrop as the most lovable character in George Eliot's 'Silas Marner'.

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Silas Marner lost his hoard of gold. Describe the circumstances under which his 'gold' is restored to him in the form of Eppie.

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Godfrey Cass is good-natured but weak-willed. Comment.

Why did Silas have to leave Lantern Yard ? (Silas Maurer)

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“Misdirected and self-serving ambition essentially remains an exercise in futility.’ Describe Griffin's character in the light of the above statement. 

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Attempt a character sketch of Dr. Kemp as a law-abiding citizen.