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Question
Imagine that below are some of the paintings of Jane Eyre. Discuss with your partner and describe the paintings.
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Solution
- Tree:
In the first painting we see a single tree which has produced many beautiful flowers. Trees protect the Earth from pollution. Trees bring forth rain we need a variety of eco-system with diverse flora and fauna. - Snowy mountain:
The second painting of Jane Eyre shows the picture of snowcapped mountains. The picture snows the scenic splendour of magical valley. This place appears to be a Paradise on Earth. While looking at the painting we can sense the pristine snowy landscape and the breathtaking beauty of it. The place in the painting appears to be a blessed region with fresh air. - Land slide:
A collapse of a mass of earth or rock from a mountain or cliff is called land slide. Land slides are a type of mass wasting which denotes any downslope movement of soil and rock under the direct influence of gravity. Landslides are caused by rain, earthquakes, volcanoes or other factors that make the slope unstable. - Yacht in the sea:
Yacht in the painting is of old type. Yachts may be of different types. There are fishing boats, small boats, sailing yacht etc. A sailing ship uses sails mounted on one or more masts to harness the power of wind and propel the vessel.
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