Qu. Q. Q3. Qa. Qs. SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS, (to be answered in about 40 words each) How far do you agree that on the author's first day atschool the cold weather in the town corresponded withthecoldandhostileatmospherein theschool? Or What does Zitkala-Sa remember about the first dayinthelandofapples? Or (Foreign 2011) Mow did Zitkala-Sa's first day in the land of apple: begin? (arcnse 2016) ‘The author's first day atschool, which was situated in the land of apples, was devoid of warmth or affection. It corresponded with the cold weather in the town and was equally affectionless and dictatorial. The regimented discipline and unfeeling teacher disconcerted Zitkala-Sa. Why does the author feel "spirit tore itself in struggling for its lost freedom, all was useless"? Discuss. Deprived of the warmth of home, the author finds, herself estricted by strict discipline and dictatorial regimentation of the school authorities. Her spirit wants to breakloose the barriers and win backher freedom, but unfortunately she is helpless owing tohertenderage. What are the views of the author about the dress cod theschool? The author condemns the rigid dress code at school. The Indian girls wore stiffsqueaking shoes and ‘closely clinging dresses." Thesmallgirlsdonned sleeved aprons and shingled hair. According to theauthor, this wasan immodest way of dressing. "I felt like sinking to the floor", says Zitkala-Sa. Whendidshefeelsoandwhy? —(arcsé2011) Zitkala-Sa felt so because she was embarrassed when her shawl was removed and she was forced to wear the new body-hugging school dress. She felt like sinking to the floor while moving towards the dining-hall in thisawkward dress. How did theauthorbehaveoddlyin thedininghall? Q6. Q7. Qa. Qs. — are of the rule in her new tudents followed signals of ringing bells for dining activity. But the author sat down at the first bell itself and this see med odd. since othersstood waiting forthe n ‘The author was unawa school where th xtbell, Why did the auth hall? r begin to cry in the dining Or At the dining table why did Zitkala-Sa begin to crywhen theothersstarted eating? (arcnse2016) ‘The author was embarrassed because she had sat down to eat at the first bell itself. She was further terrified when she noticed a white faced woman glowering at her. Bein, young new entrant she feltout-of- place and began tocry. According to formula’ mean? ikala-Sa what did ‘eating by (AICBSE2016) It meant following the ritual of three bells — first for pulling out the chair, second for sitting on that chair, and third for beginning to eat. Being a native American, who was closer to nature, this regimented eating was termed ‘eating by formula’ by itkala-Sa. In the words of the author '... eating by formula was not the hardest trial in that first day.’ What other ordeal wasinstoreforher? ‘ng by formula’ itself was a tough trial for the author but she was in fora harder trial, Her friend Jucewin told her that their long ha was going to be cut, which would be more brutal because in the community of Native Red Indians short hair were worn by mourners and singled hairby cowards. Why did the author not want her hair to be cut short? Or (Delhi2008C,Sampte Paper2015) Why was Zitkala-Sa so averse to having her hair cul? (Foreign 2011) ‘The author was a Native American and in her community long hair was a symbol of bravery while shingled hair was a symbol of cowardice. Only unskilled warriors or those in mourning ITERATURE COMPANION a [ENGLISH (Core) ~ 12Quo, wore short hair. That is why thi tothisculumralassautt What did Judewin tell Zitkal or reacttol (arcnse2011) Why was Zitkala-Sa terrified when Judewin told herthatherhairwould becut short? (arcusé2010) Judewin told Zitkala-Sa that she had overheard, Qu. oa ‘without putting up a fightwhereas an extrard person truggleseveninthefaceofadversy ‘What di cut? ‘itkata-Sa felt deeply anguished and ashamed after ther hair was cut because her culture considered shorthairtobesign ofcowardice or mourning She Tonged forthe comfortingembrace of her mother jd Zitkala-Sa feel when her long hair was ethizo11) we some women talking about the plan to cut the cethefelthavingbeen driventikeaherder, long hit ofthe native stents. AC Fst this uesudyfthe episode and the intensity information clicked a horsfed response rom 1S: Hom An ases her mother what Zitkala-Sa because she loved her hair more than viedo you form about therole ofa motherina herlife. Loss of he hair would have meant loss of ania illite? her identity. But later, she resolved to put up a S re hee wie bi riongdgncemsiner tis injusien ‘The author remembered her mother, who had always guided and shielded her, when al effort QUI. What idea do you form about the author's friend vinat getting her hat shingled failed. This ; i against getti hair s fa devin from. her ecmment shout bait cnting incident shows that a mother wields a very "Wehaveto submit, because they arestrong”? important influence on the life of a child and is Judewin's comment reflects the attitude that she herperennial friend andasaviour bhas acquired from her elders who have alte2dY 916. 4¢ tye time of taking breaklast the author wore given up in this battle of unequal. Her statement meeeescine ie Later a hey were chanted © highlights the plight of those on the margin who "squeaking shoes’. What reason do you assign to have been compelled to submit to the rigid and ees regimented life imposed by ‘pale face’ people like . . ied a Cait Moccasins are soft leather shoes with a puckered pas seam. They are indigenous shoes of the Native 12. How-did Zitkala-Sa try o prevent the shinglingof Pr eer ere mae herhair? (wathi2009 * ‘ jerheirt y authoritarian and antagonistic to the Natives and Zitkala carefully waited for her turn forhaireut and hence the author's pair was forcibly taken away quietly slipped away when no one was watching, fromher. he cl found a large ro She crept up the stairs and found a large room Qu7, How would youinterpret theauthor'sstatement, which was dark because the curtains were drawn, area anata «now I was only 0 ny lt s She hid herself under the bed farthest from the divest fe baleen due nbyaherder: door and thus tried to prevent the shinglingof her oe ‘The authorities of Carlisle Indian School refused to acknowledge the fa ach child had @ Q13. Theauthorand her friend Judewin havecontrasting unique ener a ae iat eact ae ie a ae ality, They led them in views about hair shingling. Do you think their Teaser see . rolled th \ safe : nented manner as if they were members 0! reactions spell out the difference between the ois aed hor Go diene cece ; some animal herd, So or rightly fel th ordinary and theextraordinary? FicWos boc ee noe htt fe 8 hewas being “driven by theherder: The differencein reactions by theauthorandher Qs, “inspiteot A friendestablshthe dferencebetweentheordinary tied rer nn ee NaS catTied downstairs an and the extraordinary. An ordinary person submits Hed festina chair? Why do you thinkthe author uses the expression "In spite of myself..." here? UiTeRaTuRE COMPANION me ecu (oe)‘The author's mother 1 advised her to be a fighter in tife and never to submit tamely. The child tried her best and used all weapons in her Kitty to escape being shingled, hence the use of theexpression, “inspiteofmysell™. Howe do you account for Bama’s statement "hadn't yet heard people speak openty of untouchability"? Theauthorisa student of cass threeand heryoung mind is to innocent to comprehend the true intentions of people or interpret their discriminatory behaviour, Untoch: bility is legally an offence, so there was no chance of learning about it by way of verbal expression. |. Why did it take Bama nearly one hour to cover a distance needing justten minutes walking? or WhydidBamareachhomelateafter school? (Outside 20150) Bama was curious girl and a keen observer. The nand market and itsactivities gripped heratten she would keenly watch these otherwise ordinary signi hus, she took a lot of, time to cover the small distance that needed just, tenminutes walking. and sant scenes. . What were the articles in the stalls and shops that fascinated Bama on her way back from school? (al CBSE 2013) Bama was fascinated by the stalls that sold dried jacks. The fish, sweets, and fried lemurs, needles, clay beads, and instruments for cleaning ears also intrigued her, She was also attracted by waiters cooling the coffee and chopping up onion, -. What sort of shows or entertainment attracted Bama? (arz013) Bama was attracted by the shows of the snake- charmer, the strvet plays, the puppet shows, and. the performance by stunt artists. The humdrum and buzzing acti fortong tiesin thee bazaar kepther glued Q23. What idea do you form about the bazaar as described by thelitt irl? Itisatypical Indian bazaar with rows of shopsand roadside vendors. There isa lot of noiseand chaos and it is always buzzing with activities, Ithasa lot ofentertainment to offer with its fascinating view of shops, rest shows. nts, dance, magic and stunt |. What importance would you attach to the 'pongal offerings being cooked in front of the temple"? ‘The pongal offerings spell out the importance of people's religious faith, The offerings being cooked in front of the temple tell us that the peasants have harvested and garnered their crop. and would be selling the produce after paying obcisanceto the deity. When did Bama first come to know of the social discrimination faced by the people of her ‘community? (Delhi 2009) One day Ba community carrying vadais for the landlord in a na saw an elderly man from her strange mannersoastoavoid touching them. Asa student of third class, she found this comic till her elder brother Annan told her about the horrible practice of social discrimination that compelled the man to adopt such a strange manner of walking, What made the little girl want to double up with laughteratthesight of thestrange man? Iewas amusing for the lite girl to finda grown up eldercarryinga small packet by its strings without touching it. The manner in which he walked and the fashion in which he carried the packet was very funny, soshewanted to double up with laughter. ‘The little girl told her brother that the grown up man made such a game out of carrying the parcel, Can you spell out the real reason of his that manner? carrying the packet ‘The grown-up nan belonged to the marginalised community and was aware that he was not supposed to touch the packet of eatables meant a9 [ENGLISH (Core) = 12for hismaster who belonged to an upper caste. So, caution mixed with care made him carry the packet, inthatfashion, 28, DescribetheexperienceBamahadonherwayback homewhichmadeherfeelsad? (Foreign 2009) One day, on her way back home from school, Bama sawan elder ofher street carrying nadais in @ strange manner for the landlord. He was very careful about not touching the vadais while carrying them. On reaching home she shared this experience with Annan who told her the sad truth about their low caste and the inhuman treatment meted out to them by the upper caste people. This made Bama feel sad. 29. What impression do you form about the entire situation from the strange and humiliating manner in which the man was walking and carrying the eatables? ‘The way one of the elders of Bama’s community was made to carry the radais suspended from a stringis very humiliat ig, Thisstrangemannerwas thrust on him to prevent the supposed polluting of sweets by his mere touch. The whole incident shows the brutal exploitation of the law castes and devoiding their poorlives of human dignity 30. Who was Annan? What episode of discrimination didhenarratetoBama?Why? Or Why did the landlord's man ask Bama’s brother on which street he lived? What was the significance? Anni n was Bama’s elder brother who was studying in a university. He told Bama that one day, when hewas returninghome from the library, one of the Jandlord’s men came up behind him and thinking him to be unfamiliar asked him his name. Immediately afterwards, the man asked him the name of the street where he lived because if he knew onwhich street Annan lived, he would getto knowhiscastetoo. Annan narrated this episode to Bama to make her aware of the humiliation suffered by low caste people duetountouchability. (31, What advice did Annan give to Bama? How ig hiswordsofadviceaffectherlife? gy What was the advice that Annan gave to Bamay Didshefollowit? (AICBSE201)) Annan advised Bama to study with care, earn a, shecould, and be ahead ofherlessons. Hard work and learning alone could make her win respec, dignity and acceptance from others. Bama took hor brother'sadvice seriously, studied really harg and stood firstin herclass. What lesson do you learn from the episode "We ‘Too AreHuman Beings"? "WeToo Are Hh that all human beings are equal and each one of ‘an Beings” teachesus thelesson ushas right to dignity, honour and self-respect. i. also emphasizes the need of eradicating evils like untouchability and discriminatory practicesthrough, education, empowerment and economicgrowth, 33. ‘kala-Sa mentions the indignities she had to suffer as a child, How do su a? h indignities break (CBSE Question Bank themoraleofach Indignities lead to a sense of shame, insecurity and vacuum in a child, He/she feels humiliated, subdued and dis-empowered, leaving hirwther unable to challenge authority of the oppressor This breaks the morale of a child forcing him/her to recoil in his/her shell ind distorting histher personality Q34. Bama's innoc ‘e was lost when she came face tofacewith the ugly truth of racial discrimination. Do you think children who have a difficult childhood become even more resolute than children whohavea comfortableone? {CBSE Question Bank! Children who have a difficult childhood identify the bitter realities at a younger age and preparet face them earlier than others. Bama understood racial discrimination when she was still a child. She resolutely channelized her efforts to empowe herself by education and challenge discrimination LITERATURE COMPANION 280ee ‘ongoing up. So, lam of the opinion that adversity makeschildren trongand resolute. Q35. "Where thereisoppression, therewillberesistance." Commentonthisstatement with referenceto the story, ICBSE Question Bank} Bama and Zitkala-Sa experienced oppression and resisted staunchly. Bama resorted to education as hermeansoftesistance while itkala-Sa'sresistance ‘was physical. Both tookrecourse to resistance asa reaction to oppression. So the statement, "Where there is oppression, there will be resistance,” holds trucinthecontextofthestory. (Q36. Children relish the small pleasures oflife just like Bamadidwhenshedawdledalongonherway back fromschool,enjoyingall thenovelties. Elaborate. (CBSE Question Bank} Children have a natural love for life and they are fascinated by even the most ordinary things. Bama enjoyed watching the different stalls selling eatables and was intrigued by things like instruments for cleaning ears. twas a novelty for her to watch waiters chopping onion and cooling coffee. Q87. How can we say that the vadai packet incident reveals that the writer lacked the cognitive and emotional maturity required to understand the implications ofuntouchability? (CBSE Sample Paper 23-24) At the time of the incident, the writer was around eight years old, a student in third grade. Children at that age cannot understand complex social {issues like untouchability. Besides, she had not heard people speak openly of untouchability. So her cognitive and emotional maturity was not developed enough to understand the implications of untouchability. All she could understand was that different people are treated differently, but shedid notunderstand why it wasso, LONG ANSWER QUESTIONS (to be answered in about 150 words each) TEXTUAL QUESTIONS Ql. Thetwoaccounts that youhave read arebased in two distant cultures. What is the commonality of themefoundinbothofthem? Or The world around us is unfortunately devoid of the values of justice and equality and torn under the evil force of discrimination on the basis of colour, caste, creed, gender, language, province etc. ‘The guise may differ but suffering persists. Discuss with reference to "Memories Of Childhood". or (Walue Based) What are the similarities in the lives of Bama and Zitkala-Sa,though theybelongtodifferentcultures? (ar eBSE 2009) Oppression of indigenous people, the poor, and ies of social fabric all over the world. Therefore, one can find striking similarities between the struggle of such people inspite of their coming from different cultures. the women are grim real The suffering and the cry for liberation of Zitkala- Sa and Bama are identical although there is wide gap in their experiences in terms of time and culture, Zitkala-Sa is a Native American of early twentieth century while Bama is a prominent ‘Tamil Dalit author from the twentieth century. If Zitkala-Sa was a victim of cultural invasion, Bama was a victim of caste discrimination, Zitkala-Sa resisted her forced cultural transformation while Bama resolved to fight untouchability by educating and empowering herself. Both livein aworld devoid of the values ofjustice and equality. The evil forces of discrimination tears their lives depriving them of a dignified life, In spite of all odds they both challenge their oppresors and fight for their right toequality, Q2._ Itmay takea long time for oppression tobe resisted, but the seeds of rebellion are sowed early in life. Do you agree that injustice in any form cannot escape being noticed even by children? “btatatune companion ztOr “No,Lwillnotsubmitt hwillstruggle firsttlanswercd.” "Howwas that these fellows thought so much of themselves? Because they had scraped four coins together, did that mean they must lose all human Sevlings"? Zitkala-Sa and Bama’s stater iven above manifest courage and natural human struggle ents against oppression. Discuss with evidence from “Memories of Childhood". (Walue Based) It is absolutely true that injustice in any fo cannot escape bei 1g noticed, even by children. They resist oppression although may not be directly proportionate to the fore 's of oppression, "Memories of Childhood” deals with the rebellion against exploitation by two school going girls who were made to suffer indignities owing to their low caste or different culture. However, their refusal to submit to oppression indicates that it may take a long time to be free but the seeds of rebellion are sowed early inlife. Justas shingling of Zitkala-Sa’s hair is symbolic of the exploitation and ill-treatment meted out to the Native Americans by theircolonial masters, similarly the humiliating treatment meted out to an elderly member of Bama’s community ymbolises the prevalence of caste-based discrimination in Indian society. Zitkala-Sa’s violent resistance against her hair being ‘shingled’ and Bama's efforts to gain acaden determined struggle against oppression. ic excellence manifest early and ITIONAL QUESTIONS American who was subjected (0 forced eutyay reformation by colonial forces, itkala-Sa's sulfering depicts Struggle for suryiyy n alien culture that threa iba ened to wipe outer community. The very first day at school expose her to bitter cold and unsympathetic atid of s. But when the authoriti teach ‘ut her har, she putup stilfresis ance, inanattempttouphold unity where long hair the customs of her co symbolised strength and bravery. She disapproved the squeaking shoes and the tight fitting schoo. ungduringm dressor theway bells wer ine, Bama observes the huni the members ofheruntouchable community and ‘ions heaped upon vows to eradicate the evil by empowering herself through education, Shewins the battleby standing first in her class, outdoing the students from the uppercaste. Thus, both Zitkala- to victimization. nd Bama refuse to submit ‘Wetooare Humans Beings " highlights higheaste- iety. How do low Whatadvice problem? (Foreign 2015) low caste d nin so caste people suffer on account of isgiventoBamatoovercometh ‘The sub-topie "We too are Humans Beings" highlights high caste-low soci caste discrimination in ty by describing the author's observations when shewas a youngchild. She had seen thatan Q3, Bama’s experience is that ofa vietim of the caste elderly member from her low easte was made 0 system. What kind of discrimination does Zitkala- walk awkwardly so that he did not touch the Sa's experience depict? What are their responses hadais that he was carrying for his high caste totheirrespectivesituations? Or master. His mere touching would have rendered What oppression and discrimination did Zitkala- them unfit 10 be eaten by his master. Such Saand Bama experience during their childhood? Practice of untouchability makes the low caste Howdo they respond otheirrespectivesituations? People suller indignity and humiliation. They lose (AI CHSE: 2008, Dethi 2009) the basic right to be treated as an equal ereation Bamais Tamil Dalit woman anda victim of easte of God. Discriminatory behaviour belitiles and based oppression while Zitkala-Sa is an aboriginal Segtegates them from mainstream society. LuTeRarure comPawton 282 maa on eeBamais given a sage advice by herelderbrother to overcome this problem, He tells her to empower herself through education and thus outdo her fellow-students from upper caste. She sincerely follows this advice to begin a successful battle against discrimination, Q5. What were Zitkala-Sa's experience on her first dayin thelandofapples? MarcRse2015C) Zitkala-Sa’s experiences on her first day in the Jand of apples were a bitter-cold one. The climate was unfriendly because of snow all around and trees too seemed unhappy as they did not have any leaves. The crashing sound of the bell announcing breakfast hurt Zithala’s sensitive ears, Her spirit struggled in vain for its fost freedom amidst the constant noises and murmurs Zitkala feltlike sinking to the Hoot. while being led into the dining room because her blanket had been stripped from her shoulders She Jooked hand at the other Indian gitts who did not seem to care about their immodest tightly fitting dottes Embarrased and uncomfortable in her new surroundings, Zitkala underwent 3 humiliating experience at the dining table when she was unable to follow the regimented rules of eating This experience left her shattered and she started crying Mowever, the most horrible experience of Zitkala on her first day in the land of apples involved her attempt to save her hair from being shingled. She hid herself under a bed in a dark room in order to escape. On being discovered, she kicked and scratched wildly to protest this humiliation, Sadly, all her efforts proved futile and she moaned for her mother but no one came to comfort her. She felt ike one of the many lite animals driven by a herder, Q6. How did the scene she saw in the market place change Bama’slifet Delhi 20150) Bama saw a quaint scene in the market place when she was retuming home from school. She saw an elderly member from her low caste walk auskwardly so that he did not touch the radais that he was carrying for his master. Asachild, thisscenemade her laugh but when she shared the episode with her elder brother, the truth jolted her, She seethed \with rage on learning that mere touching by caste person renders things unsuitable for higher caste people. Bama’s life changed after this episode. She began to question the disc low mination to which lower caste people were subjected, In her attempt to fight this inhuman practice she followed her brother's advice and devoted her entire energies to educate herself. Education empowered her and paved way for a writing: carver through which she effectively raised her voice against oppression and awakened the masses to their responsibility tobe humane teach other ‘The authorities of Carliste Indian School, having no respect for the positive values, believed in imposing their will on the children to such an ‘extent that Zithala felt at one stage ‘now Lwasonly ‘one of many little animals driven by a herder’. What impact would such a harsh teatment have onthe child's impressionable mind? (Suluetased) The value of love is the strangest force in life, so, rather than imposing brute force, the school- authorities should have practised the values of concer and compassion. They should have treated the children kindly and tenderly. It was unfortunate that these children were treated like numb animals and the authorities refused to acknowledge every child as a distinct being. The feclings of these young and sensitive souls were ignored altogether and they were forced to obey the illogical orders that fostered silly practices like “eatingby formula’, ‘The author's poignant observation in this regard ~ ‘now! was only one of many lite animals driven byaherder'~isworth noticing. ‘The school was not at all justified in treating the —Qs. Qa. children so harshly because traumatic experiences ofchildhood havean adverse ef able minds. It hinders the individual's growth towards becominga balanced human being, Injustice, oppression and isctimination is detestablein any society.Itisan offenceamounting to sin. Moved by the misery and harassment Bama and Zitkala-Sa had to undergo, write an article voicing your disapproval ofthe practice of discriminationamongst people. (atue Based) GOD NURTURES FQUALITY armen) Human beings are born equal and natureshowers its treasures regardless of the caste ot class of a person. The cool breeze, the sun's warmth, the beauty of lowers, the shade and fruit of tees, the depths ofthe oceans orthesummitsofthehighest peaks are for everyone. Then why do 'the mere mortals’, whose very existence isa transient phase in the great book of life, practice inequality? How doweassume thatsome of usare superior toothers merely on the basis of the colour of ourskin, caste oF community? Great intellectuals and social workers rejected discrimination as an offence against humanity. Thatis why the present world is, full ofleaders, scientists, historians and sports- stars who come from theso called backward classes. Hence, we all must learn to respect an individual for his merits, accomplishments, and nobility in. place of being biased about his origin. Itis peaceful co-existence alone that can bringheaven on earth, Imagine your school has organised a panel discussion on "Oppression and its Evils". You are ‘one of the speakers. As part of your address, you are required to reflect on the lessons and ideas from thestory,"Memoriesof Childhood’. Drafttheaddress. (CBSE Question Bank) Good morningLadiesand Gentlemen! Iisa pleasure to be given an opportunity to speak today on the topic "Oppression and its Evils". Quo. | would like to begin by quoting famous American writer James Baldwin, Not everything that is ced can bechanged, but nothing can be changed untit it is faced."Tolerating oppression in any form is a sin, Itmust be questioned and resisted. ‘Upholding one's dignity isa personal responsibility ‘The person who resists oppression may not succeed every time but this should not deter him orherfrom countering subjugation. One must try to change one's circumstances in order to livewith lywhen thereis dissent, honour. Changeshappenon Man is born free but the social systems bind him in the name of law, religion, nationality, race, colour, creed ete. Many things have changed in the past because people refused to tolerate oppression, Similarly, voice of dissent has to ensure that itis heard loud and clear. Repression has to be faced tomake theworld abetterplac Imagine Zitkala-Sa and Bama meet each other, ‘They both share their experience of being from marginalised comm nities. ‘They reflect on instances of oppression they faced and how those instances proved to be the source of strength to fightagainst such oppre: m. Write down their discussion in a ereative way, withreferenceto theirexperiences. CBSE Question Bank ZITKALA'SA: Hello Bamat 1 have been looking forward to meeting you all these years. 1 am glad weareable tosee each other today. BAMA: Lam equally delighted Zitkala-Sa. [consider yous my sister since we both have grown fighting oppression and discrimination, ZATKALA-SA: I remember vividly how cultural invasion ruined my spirits. tried my best toresist forced transformation ina world devoid of values ofjusticeandequali BAMA: 1 was appalled to see the blatant caste discrimination and indignity faced by members of my oppressed community. The evil forces of LITERATURE COMPANION 24 ‘ENGLISH (Core)qu. discrimination tore my life and deprived me of a dignifiedexistence. ZITKALA-SA: I was a helpless child when I was subjected to humiliation. However, the pain proved to be a source of strength and I responded forcefully on growing up. As an educated woman, myvoicecould not be curbed. BAMA: [ too fought untouchability by educating, and empowering myself. My voice is now heard far and wide. My right to equality and dignity is nowa reality. Both Bamaand Zitkala-Sa experienced theharsh reality of discrimination in their childhood. Instead of letting it pull them down, they both found a way to overcomeit. You wish to include a cameo* of both in your upcomingblogpost. ‘Asa part of the research, compare and contrast the experiences faced by the two and their 50 words. nces,in 120- response/stotheseexpe {[Clue: Include the similarities the discrimination they faced — their fe determination to overcome success) something) (ashortdesergtonthateatly encapsulates someors or Bama and Zitkala-Sa, though that crushes their aspirations, are determined to break out.Comment, (CBSE Question Paper 2022-23) a faced discrimination {CBSE Sample Paper 2022-23) ictims ofasystem Both Bama and Zitkala~ because they belonged to the marginalized section of society. Zitkala-Sa was discriminated against itural differences, while Bama faced However, theydid because of ct discrimination due toher caste. not let this pull them down. Instead, they found theirown way toovercome: Zitkala-Sarebelled against the systemandzefused togetherhaircut.She putupastrong fight. hough she had to give in finally, Similarly, Bama was enraged and wanted to go and touch the packet of Qu. vadaito teach a lesson to the landlord. Her elder brother helped her calm down and showed her the proper path to overcome discrimination ~ by empoweringherselfthrough education. Both the girls worked hard to overcome their challenges and predicaments, and both excelled in education and succeeded as writers. They have written much against discrimination and evils of oppression, thereby continuing the fight for justice fortheircommunities. A grown-up Zitkala-Sa reflects on the incident about cutting ofherlong hairand is conflicted that she did not do enough to resist and surrendered. casily. She also wonders if she could d ident. somethingelse to prevent the! As the grown-up Zitkala-Sa, create a diary entry, expressing these thoughts and conclude by absolvingyourselfofany blame. (CASE Sample Paper 23-24) (Day & Date) (Time) Dear Dairy ISTANDABSOLVED OF GUILT, [find myselfreflectingon an event that happened many years ago, one that has continued to haunt ever since. It is the incident where my long Carlisle Indian me hair was forcefully cut off at the aday, [feel conflicted about my aetions School. that day. Jam proud that initially I resisted the demands of authorities. However, slowly, this spirit wavered, and | yielded before their forces and had to bear theignominyofhaving my hair shingled. Lookingback, [feel that had submitted t00 easily. I realize that there might have been other options. Perhaps [could have sought help from my fellow students. Maybe I could have tried to escape. But in that moment, I was so confused and terrified that my thinking was clouded. 1 did not fully comprehend what was happeningtomeQu4. Imay I know that I have blamed myself for this incident far too long. But today, I choose to absolve myself. As a young girl, I was a victim of a system that sought to strip away my identity and forced me to assimilate. Today, | choose to honour the brave little girl who stood up for herself that day. Zitkala-Sa QI. Imagine you are Zitkala. Write an article for your community magazine describing the oppression that the children were made to undergo in Carlisle Indian School. CARLISLE INDIAN SCHOOL — ASHAME FOR HUMANITY (by Zitkala-Sa) In my childhood days, the children who were brought to Carlisle Indian Schoo! were enrolled with the intent of uprooting them culturally. They were instilled with a sense of shame regarding their traditions. Their dress, which covered the body, and their long hair ~ the two characteristic features of their identity, were forcibly snatched from them, They were given westernized short dresses and their hair was shingled without their consent. Even their eating habits were mutated They were compelled to take food ina regimented way which was far removed from their cultural practice of considering meals asa time of binding and community bonhomie, These children were removed from their parents and deprived of filial warmth and protection. It shattered their morale and they yearned for the care and love of their mothers, ‘The Carlisle Indian School was a shame for humanity where small, helpless children were victimized in the name of cultural uplift and I was one of those victims. ine you are working as a helper in Carlisle Indian School. You saw the stiff resistance given byZitkala during the cutting ofher long hair and you secretly admired her courage, Write a letter to your sister describing the child's sterling qualities. Carlisle, Pennsylvania November 10, 1884 DearNancy You know what, my heart bleeds with sorrow because I witnessed something terrible today. The school authorities forcibly shingled the beautiful Jong hair of a young Native American gitl. Poor child! She tried her best to stop this inhuman treatment but couldn't prevent the damage. It ing to see grown-up people holding more inspiring to see was distr her down. But it was eve ruggle vigorously. the girls The girl, Zitkala-Sa, hid undera bed to escape the shingling of her hair, However, she was dragged out while she kicked and scratched wildly. Then arried downstairs and tied fast in a chair. shewa She continued to eryaloud and shake her head till her thickbraidswere gnawed off. Zitkal shone brightly. I admire her for not giving up without trying, May God help revive her hurt a lost the battle but her sterling courage spirits and give her the strength to avenge this humiliation! Closing with kind thoughts forZitkala-Sa, Yours lovingly Ruby LUTERATURE COMPANION, ENGUSH (Core) 12.