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Why? : Form groups of five. Choose a familiar character from any one of the epics you know. One person from the group plays the role of that character. Others in the group frame questions related to that character’s life. The condition is that all the questions should begin with ‘Why ... ?’. They interview the character using these ‘Why-?’ questions. Practice and present the interview in the classroom.
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Solution
Epic: Ramayana
Character: Lord Rama
List of Why questions.
- Why were you banished from your kingdom?
- Why did your brother Laxman accompany you to the forest?
- Why did you leave Sita and Laxman in the hut?
- Why did Ravana kidnap Sita?
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