CQ 12" English - Prose 17 PT aa ea Theme: Love is the driving force behind every selfless action Introduction: Archibald Joseph Cronin, in his story Two gentlemen of Verona’ depicts love, devotion, sacri erity and maturity of the two little boys. Two gentlemen of Verona: Indeed, Nicola and Jacopo were the two gentlemen of Verona. Nicola was an tured responsible boy of 13. Jacopo was a lively boy of 12. Both of them were childish enough and in many ways quite artless. Nicola was steady and engaging. Both the boys wore seriousness in their The boys’ starvation: Their father had been killed in the war. Shortly aftery they 's far beyond their age rd, a bomb destroyed their house. After the s were rendered homeles Lucia’s suffering: After the war, Germans ruled the city for three years. They hated the Germans. They di sis of the spine. They admitted her in the hospital suffered from starvation. They were exposed to the cold winter. ‘overed that their beloved sister L was suffering from tubercuk at Poleta nearly 30 km from Verona. Narrator’s kindness: The narrator was kind and a helpful person. He was fa to help them. He dropped them at the hospital where their sister had been admitted. Being a gentleman he did not want to disturb their family party. Their devotion touched him deeply. Boys’ Positive Attitude: Indeed, the war had not broken their spirit. Their selfless action brought a new nobility to human life. Their positive attitude gave promise of a greater hope for human society. Conclusion: The boys suffered a lot. But they never grumbled. They neve ated by the boys. He bought fruits in order gave up. War did not break their spirit They were determined to work har to human life. Undoubtedly, they were really the two gentlemen of Verona. .d earned for their living. Their selfless action brought a nobility Moral: Humanity inculcates virtues, sympathy and selfless action.A DET: Sa ee Theme: The castle's defeat by gold Introduction: In his poem ‘The Castle’ Edwin Muir reveals the truth that an army is only strong, if its men cannot be bribed. Safety of the castle: The soldiers had been in the castle all through the summer. They were totally stress-free and relaxed. They had plenty of arms and food to protect the castle. They were confident of their castle's physical strength. The c te was very strong and walls were very thick. Their captain was brave ind the soldiers were loyal. Captured the castle: The enemies were half-a-mile away from the castle, But no one could enter the castle. There was a wicket gate, guarded by a wicked guard. He let the enemies inside the citadel for gold through the the citadel was secret gallery and intricate path, So the strong castle became weak and thin. Thu: captured by the enemies because of the greedy disloyal warder Real enemy: The narrator felt that the gold got as bribe by the warder was their real enemy. Without fight, the castle was captured. So, he decided not to disclose this shameful story to anyone. Conclusion: We can fight with the hu regretted for not finding any weapon to fight with the enei ‘Moral: Greediness defeats not just the castle but everythi ‘wisteam100@ gmail.com ‘www. waytosuccess.org the disloyal. So, the n: nenemy face to face. But we never de! y called Gold”(LQ 12" English - Supplementary Reader 177 4. Using the mind map given (TB — Pg.No: 32), write a brief summary of the story in your own words. For Answer refer the General Paragraph below Theme : The truth in Aksionov's life Ivan Dmitrich Aksionov was a young merchant who lived with his family in Vladimir. He decided to make a trip to Nizhny fair. His wife tried to stop him because she had a bad dream about him. But he went to the fair neglecting his wife’s words. On his way, he met a merchant. But the merchant was killed. So, the local police officer arrested and charged against Aksionov. He was sent to work in the mines of Siberia. He grew old there. Aksionov frequently prayed to God. On Sundays, in the prison-church he read the lessons and sang on the choir. The prison authorities liked him for his meekness. Aksionov was respected by all the inmates due to his gentle behaviour. One day he met Makar Semeyonich. Aksionov found out the truth that Makar was the real killer. He saved Makar from the officials, when he tried to escape. Eventually Makar admitted his crime. Aksionov forgave Makar. Thus, forgiving Makar, Aksionov accepted the truth, attained self realization and died in peace. Thus, the title reflects in this story that every decision of God needs enough time. We should wait for the truth to win. [ Moral: Forgiveness is the best form of revenge EVA aa ede Theme : The truth in Aksionov’s life Introduction: The story “God Sees the Truth, But Waits” was written by Leo Tolstoy. The story reveals that we must forgive the wrong doer instead of revenging him. Aksionov’s trip to Nizhny fair: Dmitrich Aksionov was a young merchant and lived with his family in Vladimir. He decided to make a trip to Nizhny fair. His wife had a bad dream about him. She dreamt that Aksionov had retuned from the town with grey hair which is a symbol of bad omen. So, she feared and tried to stop him from going to the y fair, But he went to the fair neglecting his wife's words. Imprisonment of Aksionov: On his way, he met a merchant. But the merchant was killed. Aksionov was imprisoned, as he was dor killing the merchant. He was sentenced for 26 years, even though he did not commit any crime. He was sent to work in the mines of Siberia. He grew old there. He gave up all his hope. Life of Aksionov in prison: He learnt to make boots and earned a little money with which he bought the book, “The li On Sund on the choir. His fellow — prisoners respected and called him “Grandfather of the in the prison-chureh he sa and “The Saint”. All the prison authorities liked him for his meekness. Real murderer: ‘One day Aksionov met Makar vonich. He found out the truth that Makar was the real killer. But he saved Makar from the officials when he tried to escape. Makar confessed his crime, he forgave him. when the order of his release came, Aksionov was already dead. in this story that every decision of God ough time, We should wait forthe truth to win, Faith in God gives us the answer to all our problems as the ttle says “God, sees the truth but waits.” “Moral: Forgiveness and forgetfulness are the best form of reve [email protected] Www waytosuccess.org