HIS FIRST FLIGHT

Vocabulary
C. Change the parts of speech of the given words in the chart.

Noun Verb Adjective Adverb

exhaustion exhaust exhaustible exhaustively

wideness widen wide widely

madness madden mad madly

perfection perfect perfect perfectly

D. Read the following sentences and change the form of the underlined

words as directed.

Question 1.

His family was screaming and offering him food. (to adjective)

Answer:

His screaming family was offering him food.

Question 2.

The young seagull gave out a loud call. (to adverb)

Answer:

The young seagull gave out a call loudly.

Question 3.

The bird cackled amusedly while flying. (to noun)

Answer:

The bird cackled in amusement while flying.

Question 4.

The depth of the sea from the ledge scared the seagull. (to adjective)

Answer:

The deep sea scared the seagull.

Question 5.

The successful flight of the bird was a proud moment for the seagull’s

family. (to verb)

Answer:

The bird successfully flighted and it was a proud moment for the seagull’s

family.

E. Use the following words to construct meaningful sentences on your own.

1. coward – They called him a coward.

2. gradual – We noticed a gradual increase in temperature.

3. praise – She received a lot of praise.

4. courageous – She is a very courageous girl.

5. starvation – Many children die of starvation in Somalia.

Writing
I. Prepare attractive advertisements using the hints given below.

Question 1.
Home appliances – Aadi Sale – 20-50% – Special Combo Offers –
Muthusamy & Co., Raja Street, Gingee.
Answer:

Question 2.
Mobile Galaxy – Smartphones – accessories – SIM cards – Recharge –
Free Power banks on Mobile purchase – No.1, Tollgate, Trichy
Answer:

Writing

J. Write a report of the following events in about 100-120 words.

Question 1.

‘Educational Development Day’ was organized in your school on 15th July.

The District Collector was the Chief Guest of the event. As part of the

event, many competitions were held and the prizes were distributed to the

winners and participants. It was a grand and successful event. Now, as the

member of the organizing committee, write a report on the event in about

120 words.

Answer:

Educational Development Day

by Ravi Tej

Ratna Matriculation Higher Secondary organized the Educational

Development Day on 15th July 2018. The event was to inculcate the skills

of writing, reading, listening and speaking in the students. Approximately

500 students participated in this Programme. The programme began with a

prayer song sung by the school choir. After this, the Headmaster delivered

the welcome speech. This programme was inaugurated by the Chief Guest

Mrs. Malini Ramesh, the District Collector.

Many competitions were held for the students in three levels – Sub. Junior,

Junior and Senior levels. In each level, there were various competitions like

recitation, elocution, slogan reading and some listening activities. Many

students took part in all these competitions with enthusiasm and a winning

spirit. At the end of the programme, prizes were distributed to the winners

and participants. They were given valuable books and certificates. The

Chief Guest praised all the winners and participants for their wonderful
performance. The event ended with the National Anthem. It was a grand

and successful event.

Question 2.

You are the School Pupil Leader. You have been asked to write a report on

the Inaugural Ceremony of English Literary Association of your school

which was held recently. Write a report on the same in not more than 120

words.

Answer:

Inaugural Ceremony of English Literary Association

by Karen Raj (School Pupil Leader)

Christ Matriculation School organized the inaugural ceremony of English

Literary Association on 22nd February 2019. The event was to create a

better learning atmosphere in our school and to make the students

overcome their fear, when they perform in front of the audience. The Chief

Guest was our Headmaster Mr. Rahul Pandey. The programme began with

an invocation (prayer) by our school choir. Our English teacher, Mrs.

Premalatha welcomed the gathering. Our Headmaster addressed the

gathering with an inspirational speech and guidance. After his speech, he

inaugurated the English Literary Association. A skit was enacted by the

students of X Std and elocution on the, Importance of Education, was given

by R. Ranjini of X Std A? The programme ended with the vote of thanks by

the Asst. School Pupil Leader, R. Bharath, of XII Std.

Question 3.

You are the Coordinator of the Science Forum of your school. An event had

been organized on account of National Science Day for the members of the

forum. Now, write a report based on your observation of “National Science

Day” at your school.

Answer:

National Science Day

by Suhasini (Coordinator of Science Forum)

St. John’s School of Pallavaram organized a Science Exhibition in the

event of National Science Day for the members of the forum on 28th

February 2019. The purpose of this event was to commemorate and

honour Sir C. V. Raman for his legacy. He had discovered Raman Effect on

the 28th February 1928. All the members of this forum and the students

from nearby schools were invited to have a glance at the science

exhibition. The Chief Guest for this event was Mr. Natesan, Professor of

S.G. Arts & Science College, Vellore. He gave some motivational tips and

guidelines to promote our Forum and Science department. The event came

to an end with the National Anthem.

Grammar

A. Complete these sentences using appropriate modals. The clues in the

brackets will help you.

1. When I was a child, I ………. climb trees easily but now I can’t. (ability in

the past)

2. I ………… win this singing contest. (determination)

3. You …………. buy this book. It is worth buying. (advice or suggestion)

4. Poongothai ………….. speak several languages. (ability in the present)

5. I swear I …………. tell lies again. (promise)

6. My father ………… play badminton in the evenings when he was at

college. (past habit)

7. You ……………. do as I say! (command)

8. ………… I have another glass of water? (request)

9. Sibi has not practised hard but he ……………. win the race. (possibility)

10. We …………… preserve our natural resources. (duty)

Answers:

1. could

2. can

3. should

4. can

5. shall not

6. used to

7. should

8. May

9. can
 10. ought to

B. Rewrite the following sentences by rectifying the errors in the use of

models.

Question 1.

Would I have your autograph?

Answer:

May l have your autograph?

Question 2.

I can be fifteen next April.

Answer:

I shall be fifteen next April.

Question 3.

Take an umbrella. It should rain later.

Answer:

Take an umbrella. It may rain later.

Question 4.

The magistrate ordered that he might pay the fine.

Answer:

The magistrate ordered that he must pay the fine.

Question 5.

Make me a cup of tea, shall you?

Answer:

Make me a cup of tea, will you?

Question 6.

You may speak politely to the elders.

Answer:

You must / ought to speak politely to the elders.

Question 7.

You will get your teeth cleaned at least once a year.

Answer:

You should get your teeth cleaned at least once a year.

Question 8.

We could grow vegetables in our kitchen garden but we don’t do it now.

Answer:

We used to grow vegetables in our kitchen garden but we don’t do it now.

Question 9.

Must I get your jacket? The weather is cold.

Answer:

Shall I get your jacket? The weather is cold.

Question 10.

Could the train be on time?

Answer:

Will the train be on time?

C. Read the dialogue and fill in the blanks with suitable modals.

Dad : Shall we go out for dinner tonight?

Charan : Yes, Dad. We shall go to a restaurant where I can have some ice

cream.

Dad : OK. Then, I shall be home by 7 p.m. Mom and you must be ready by

then.

Charan : Sure. We shall. My friend told me that there is a magic show

nearby. Will you please take us there?

Dad : We may not have time to go for the magic show, I suppose. If we

have enough time left, we shall plan.

Charan : By the way, must we inform our gate keeper about our outing?

Dad : Yes, we must so that he will be aware we aren’t at home.

Charan : Shall I call up Mom and tell her about our plan today?

Dad : You have to. Otherwise, we might be in trouble when she returns

home.

Charan : Hmm… by the time you come home in the evening, we will be

waiting for you. Hope you won’t be late. Bye.

D. Read the following dialogues and supply appropriate modals.

Student : Can we leave our bags in the class during the break?

Teacher : Yes, you may but arrange them neatly.

Passenger : My child is 6 years old. Do I have to buy him a ticket?

Conductor : Yes, you must. It costs half of the price of an adult ticket.

Vani : Can we go for coffee after the meeting?

Yoga : No, I shan’t. I have to go home.

Salesman : When will I receive my order?

Customer : I shall assure you sir, the order will be delivered tomorrow.

Neela : Do you think I should write about my education background in the

resume?

Preethi : Yes, you must. You may get a better job.

E. Here are a few sentences already done for you. The clues given would

be helpful to \ make more sentences on your own.

1. I would suggest that you take the Uzhavan Express to

Thanjavur from Chennai.

2. You will be more comfortable if you could book 3 tier A/C.

3. You could enjoy the trip.

4. You should visit the temples,

5. You mustn’t miss visiting the Big Temple.

6. You can buy many artistic things.

7. You must see the Saraswathi Mahal and its library.

8. A big palace can be seen in Thanjavur.

9. We shall buy Dancing Dolls.

10.Thiruvaiyaru, Kallanai Dam and Poondi Church can be visited

from Thanjavur.
F. Active and Passive Change the following sentences to the other voice.

Question 1.

The manager appointed many office assistants.

Answer:

Many office assistants were appointed by the manager.

Question 2.

You are making a cake now.

Answer:

A cake is being made by you.

Question 3.

That portrait was painted by my grandmother.

Answer:

My grandmother painted that portrait.

Question 4.

Malini had bought a colourful hat for her daughter.

Answer:

A colourful hat had been bought by Malini for her daughter.

Question 5.

They have asked me to pay the fine.

Answer:

I was asked to pay the fine by them.

Question 6.

The militants were being taken to prison by the police.

Answer:

The police were taking the militants to prison.

Question 7.

His behaviour vexes me.

Answer:

I am vexed by his behaviour.

Question 8.

Rosy will solve the problem.

Answer:

The problem will be solved by Rosy.

Question 9.

Our army has defeated the enemy.

Answer:

The enemy has been defeated by our army.

Question 10.

The salesman answered all the questions patiently.

Answer:

All the questions were answered patiently by the salesman.

G. Change the following into Passive voice.

Question 1.

Please call him at once.

Answer:

You are requested to call him at once.

Question 2.

How did you cross the river?

Answer:

How was the river crossed by you?

Question 3.

No one is borrowing the novels from the library.

Answer:

The novels are not being borrowed from the library.

Question 4.

Will you help me?

Answer:

Will I be helped by you?

Question 5.

Go for a jog early in the morning.

Answer:

You are advised to go for a jog early in the morning.

Question 6.

Why have you left your brother at home?

Answer:

Why has your brother been left at home by you?

Question 7.

Nobody should violate the rules.

Answer:

The rules should not be violated.

Question 8.

Someone has to initiate it immediately.

Answer:

It has to be initiated immediately.

Question 9.

Have you invited Raman to the party?

Answer:

Has Raman been invited to the party by you?

Question 10.

Please do not walk on the grass.

Answer:

You are requested not to walk on the grass.

Question 11.

Cross the busy roads carefully.

Answer:

You are advised to cross the busy roads carefully. / Let the busy roads be

crossed carefully.

Question 12.

When will you book the tickets to Bengaluru?

Answer:

When will the tickets be booked to Bengaluru by you?

H. In the following sentences the verbs have two objects namely Direct and

Indirect objects. Change each of the following sentences into two passives

using direct object as the subject in one and indirect in the other.

Question 1.

John gave a bar of chocolate to Jill.

Answer:
(a) Jill was given a bar of chocolate by John.

(b) A bar of chocolate was given to Jill by John.

Question 2.

Pragathi lent a pencil to Keerthana.

Answer:

(a) Keerthana was lent a pencil by Pragathi.

(b) A pencil was lent to Keerthana by Pragathi.

Question 3.

Sudha told the truth to her friend.

Answer:

(a) The truth was told to her friend by Sudha.

(b) Her friend was told the truth by Sudha.

Question 4.

They offered the job to Venkat.

Answer:

(a) Venkat was offered a job by them.

(b) A job was offered to Venkat by them.

Question 5.

The boss showed the new computer to Kaviya.

Answer:

(a) Kaviya was shown the new computer by the boss.

(b) The new computer was shown to Kaviya by the boss.

I. Rewrite the following passage in Passive Voice.

A few days ago, someone stole Ambrose’s motorbike. Ambrose had left it

outside his house. He reported the theft to the police. The police told him

that they would try to find his motorbike. This morning, they found his

motorbike. The police called Ambrose to the police station. The thieves had

painted it and then sold it to someone else. The new owner had parked the

motorbike outside a mall when the police found it. After an enquiry, the

police arrested the thieves.

Answer:

A few days ago, Ambrose’s motorbike was stolen by someone. It had been

left outside his house by Ambrose. The theft was reported to the police by

him. He was told by the police that they would try to find his motorbike. This

morning, his motorbike was found by them. Ambrose was called to the

police station by the police. It had been painted and then sold to someone

else by the thieves. The motorbike had been parked outside a mall by the

new owner, when it was found by the police. After an enquiry, the thieves

were arrested by the police.

WHILE READING QUESTIONS:

a) Why did the seagull fail to fly?

The seagull failed to fly, because he was afraid to fly.

b) What did the parents do, when the young seagull failed to fly?

When the young seagull failed to fly, his parents scolded him, and

threatened to let him starve on the ledge.

c) What was the first catch of the young seagull’s older brother? (PTA-5)

Herring was the first catch of the young seagull’s older brother.

d) What did the young seagull manage to find in his search for food on the

ledge?

The young seagull managed to find the dried pieces of Mackerel’s tail in the

previous night. The next morning, he found the dried pieces of eggshell to

eat.

e) What did the young bird do to seek the attention of his parents?

At first, the young bird pretended to fall asleep. Later it uttered a low cackle

and kept calling sadly to draw the attention of his parents.

f) What made the young seagull go mad?

The young seagull was very hungry and her mother did not come nearer to

feed him. It made the young seagull go mad.

g) Why did the young bird utter a joyful scream?

The young bird saw his mother picking up a piece of fish towards him. So

he uttered a joyful scream. Later when he began to fly, he uttered a joyful

scream.

h) Did the mother bird offer any food to the young bird?

No, the mother did not offer any food to the young bird.

i) How did the bird feel, when it started flying for the first time?

When the seagull started flying for the first time, a monstrous terror seized

him for a moment, but then he uttered a joyful scream.

j) What did the young birds’ family do when he started flying?

The young birds’ family was very happy. His mother swooped past him, his

father flew over him, and his brothers and sister were flying around him,

high and low, out of joy.

Answer the following questions in a sentence or two.

1.How was the young seagull’s first attempt to fly? (or) Why did the seagull

fail to fly?
The young seagull’s first attempt to fly was a failure, because he was afraid

to fly. He failed to muster up courage to fly. Instead of flapping his wings

and flying away, he ran back to the little hole.

2. How did the parents support and encourage the young seagull’s brothers

and sister?

The parents supported and encouraged the young seagull’s brothers and

sister, by perfecting them in the art of flight, teaching them how to skim and

surf the waves and how to dive for fish.

3. Give an instance that shows the pathetic condition of the young bird.

The young seagull failed to muster up courage to fly. So he had to stay in

his nest. He had no food. He could not find anything but the dried pieces of

eggshell to eat. This was the pathetic condition of the young bird.

4. How did the bird try to reach its parents without having to fly?

He walked back and forth from one end of the ledge to the other. And also

he tried to find some means of reaching his parents without having to fly.

But it couldn’t reach them.

5. Do you think that the young seagull’s parents were harsh to him? Why?
No. I don’t think that the parents were harsh to him. Here the young

seagull’s parents trained him to fly. The mother seagull showed a piece of

fish to the hungry young seagull. Maddened by hunger, he dived at the fish

and began to fly.

6. What prompted the young seagull to fly finally? (HY-19, MDL-19, PTA-1)

The mother seagull showed a piece of fish to the hungry young seagull. But

he couldn’t reach the food as it was out of reach. Maddened by hunger, he

dived at the fish. Thus, its natural bird instinct and its urge for survival

prompted the young seagull to fly, finally.

7. What happened to the young seagull when it landed on the green sea?

The young seagull landed on the green sea and sank into it. His belly

touched the water and he sank no farther. He was floating on it.

B. Answer each of the following questions in a paragraph of about

100-150 words.

1. Describe the struggles underwent by the young seagull to overcome its

fear of flying.
 Lesson : HIS FIRST FLIGHT

Author : Liam O’Flaherty

Theme : Parenting care

Author:

Liam O’Flaherty was a famous Irish novelist and short story writer. One of

his great works is ‘His First Flight’, a story that proves the saying ‘To

master any art, one should overcome fear.’

The young seagull

The young seagull was one among the four offsprings of the father and the

mother seagulls. He was very timid. He was alone on the ledge. Unlike his

two brothers and sister, he was afraid to fly. He failed to muster up courage

to fly. Instead of flapping his wings and flying away, he ran back to the little

hole.

The reaction of the parents

His parents had come around calling him shrilly, scolding him, threatening

to let him starve on the ledge. He had no food. He could find nothing but

the dried pieces of eggshell to eat. His parents wanted to teach him to fly.
The young one’s first flight

So the mother seagull showed a piece of fish to the hungry young seagull.

But he couldn’t reach the food as it was out of reach. Maddened by hunger,

he dived at the fish. In order to grab it, he had no choice other than to flap

his wings and to fly towards his meal.

Landing on the water

He landed on the green sea and sank into it. His belly touched the water

and he sank no farther. He was floating on the water.

The reaction of the family

The young birds’ family was very happy. His mother swooped past him, his

father flew over him, and his brothers and sister were flying around him,

high and low out of joy. They offered him scraps of dog-fish for the success

of his first flight. Thus, his natural bird instinct and his urge for survival

prompted him to fly finally. These are the struggles underwent by the young

seagull to overcome its fear of flying.

Necessity is the mother of action.

Necessity does the work of courage.

 LIFE

Read the following lines from the poem and answer the questions that

follows.

1. Let me but live my life from year to year,

With forward face and unreluctant soul;

Not hurrying to, nor turning from the goal;

Not mourning for the things that disappear

a) Who / Whom does the word ‘me’ refer to?

The word ‘me’ refers to the poet.

b) What kind of life does the poet want to lead?

want to live his life?

The poet wants to lead a joyful life with forward

face and unreluctant soul.

c) Why do you think the poet is not in a hurry? (TB -2.a)

In the third line the poet says, “Not hurrying to ....”

It means that he is moving towards his goal without

a hurry. So I think he is not in a hurry.

d) What should one not mourn for?

One should not mourn for the things that he or

she had lost in the past.

e) What does the phrase ‘unreluctant soul’ mean here?

Here, the phrase ‘unreluctant soul’ means the

person who is willing to do something.

Literary appreciation

a) Identify the rhyming words of the given lines.

Rhyming words: year- disappear; soul – goal

b) Identify the rhyme scheme of the given lines. (TB – 7.a)

Rhyme scheme: a b b a

c) Identify the figure of speech employed in the

above line.

Figure of speech: Anaphora - Not...Not ...

d) Pick out the alliterating words.

Alliterated words: let – live – life ; forward – face

Paraphrase

This stanza is taken from the poem ‘LIFE’ written by ‘Henry Van Dyke’. This

poem is a sonnet. The poem ‘Life’ is the poet's own reflection on his life.

The poet wants to live his life from year to year with a forward face and

unreluctant soul. He wants neither to hurry to his goal nor to move away

from his goal. The poet does not want to mourn the things that he had lost

in the past. Thus, the poet gives a picture of an ideal life. Life is a journey

and we must always go forward and never look back. We should be

confident and optimistic.

2. In the dim past, nor holding back in fear

From what the future veils; but with a whole

And happy heart, that pays its toll

To Youth and Age, and travels on with cheer.

Poem comprehension

a) What does the poet mean by the phrase ‘in the dim past’?

‘In the dim past’ refers to unhappy or unpleasantmpast experiences.

b) Is the poet afraid of future?

No, the poet is not afraid of future.

c) How can one travel on with cheer?

One can travel on with cheer by thinking of his/her memories of youth and

old age.

d) Who pays the toll to whom?

The poet’s happy heart pays its toll to his youth and old age.

e) What doesn’t the poet want to do in fear?

The poet does not want to hold back his journey of life in fear.

f) Whose Youth and Age is referred to here?

The poet’s youth and age is referred to here.

Literary appreciation
a) Identify the rhyming words of the given lines. (TB –6.a)

Rhyming words: fear - cheer; whole – toll

b) Identify the rhyme scheme of the given lines.

Rhyme scheme: a b b a

c) Pick out the alliterating words.

Alliterated words: happy - heart

d) Identify the figure of speech employed in the

above lines.

Figure of speech:

• Metaphor – In the dim past

• Personification – future veils

• Personification – heart.. pays its toll

• Contrast – Youth and Age

Paraphrase

This stanza is taken from the poem ‘LIFE’ written by ‘Henry Van Dyke’. This

poem is a sonnet. This poem ‘Life’ is the poet's own reflection on his life.

The poet says that he does not hold back for the fear of future. He wants to

live his life with a whole and happy heart which cheerfully travels with him

from youth to old age. Thus, the poet gives a picture of an ideal life. Life is

a journey and we must always go forward and never look back. We should

be confident and optimistic.

3. So let the way wind up the hill or down,

O'er rough or smooth, the journey will be joy:

Still seeking what I sought when but a boy,

New friendship, high adventure, and a crown,

a) How is the way of life?

The way of life is full of twists and turns, ups and downs. It is sometimes

rough and sometimes smooth.

b) How should be the journey of life?

The journey of life should be joyful.

c) What did the poet seek as a boy?

As a boy, the poet sought new friendship, high adventure and a crown of

success.

d) Is the poet a boy?

No, the poet is a grown-up man. Here he mentioned his childhood.

Literary appreciation

a) Identify the rhyme scheme of the given lines.

Rhyme scheme: a b b a

b) Identify the rhyming words of the given lines.

Rhyming words: down - crown; joy - boy

c) Identify the figure of speech employed in the above lines.

Figure of speech:

• Contrast – up the hill or down

• Contrast – rough or smooth

• Metaphor - crown
d) Pick out the alliterating words.

Alliterated words: still – seeking

Paraphrase

This stanza is taken from the poem ‘LIFE’ written by ‘Henry Van Dyke’. This

poem is a sonnet. This poem ‘Life’ is the poet's own reflection on his life. It

does not matter to the poet whether the path goes up or down the hill or the

road may be rough or smooth, But the journey of life will be joy. As a boy

and later as a grown-up man the poet seeks new friendship, high adventure

and the crown of success. Thus, the poet gives a picture of an ideal life.

Life is a journey and we must always go forward and never look back. We

should be confident and optimistic.

4. Still seeking what I sought when but a boy,

New friendship, high adventure, and a crown,

My heart will keep the courage of the quest,

And hope the road’s last turn will be the best.

a) What kind of quest does the poet seek here?

The poet seeks for the courageous quest.

b) What is the poet’s hope?

The poet hopes that last turn in his life's journey will be the best.

c) Does the poet achieve his childhood wish?

No, the poet is still trying to achieve his childhood wish.

d) What does ‘crown’ refer to?

‘Crown’ refers to the fame.

e) What does ‘quest’ mean?

‘quest’ means search of something.

Literary appreciation

a) Identify the rhyme scheme of the given lines.

Rhyme scheme: a b c c

b) Identify the rhyming words of the given lines.

Rhyming words: quest – best

c) Identify the figure of speech employed in

the above lines.

Figure of speech:

• Metaphor - crown

• Metaphor - road's last turn (life’s last turn)

d) Pick out the alliterating words.

Alliterated words: turn - the

Paraphrase

This stanza is taken from the poem ‘LIFE’ written by ‘Henry Van Dyke’. This

poem is a sonnet. This poem ‘Life’ is the poet's own reflection on his life.

As a boy and later as a grown-up man, the poet always seeks new

friendship, high adventure and the crown of success. He says that his heart

will remain courageous to reach his desire and he hopes that the road’s

last turn will be the best. Thus, the poet gives a picture of an ideal life. Life

is a journey and we must always go forward and never look back. We

should be confident and optimistic.

B. Answer the following question in about 80 – 100 words.

1. Describe the journey of life as depicted in the poem by Henry Van Dyke.
 Poem : LIFE

Poet : Henry Van Dyke

Theme : Live the life joyfully

LIFE:

The poem ‘LIFE’ written by ‘Henry Van Dyke’ is a sonnet. Henry Van Dyke

was an American author, poet, educator and clergyman. The poem ‘Life’ is

the poet's reflection on his own life. He tells his point of view on the more

important things in life.

The poet’s wish

The poet wants to lead an independent life with a forward face and an

unreluctant soul. He neither wants to hurry to his goal nor to move away

from his goal. He does not want to mourn the things that he had lost in the

past. He does not hold back for fear of the future. The poet wants to live his

life with a whole and happy heart, which cheerfully travels with him from

youth to old age.

The poet’s journey

Therefore, it does not matter to him whether his life’s path goes up or down

the hill or rough or smooth. The poet will continue to seek what he wanted

as a boy - new friendship, high adventure and a crown (fame).

The poet’s hope

His heart will remain courageous and continues to pursue his desires. He

hopes that every turn in his life's journey will be the best. This poem shows

the poet’s optimistic view of life through his personal experiences. And he

expects us to lead such an ideal life with confidence.

Moral: Love the life you live....

Live the life you love....

 THE TEMPEST

Answer the questions in a paragraph of about 100 – 150

words.

1. Narrate how Prospero made his enemies repent to

restore his dukedom.

Title : The Tempest

Author: William Shakespeare

Theme : Forgiveness is the best revenge

Characters : Prospero, Miranda, Ariel, Antonio, Sycorax,

Ferdinand, Gonzalo

The Tempest was written by an English playwright, William

Shakespeare. In this story, he pictured how Prospero, the hero

regains his dukedom with the help of his supernatural power.

Prospero’s exile

Prospero was the famous Duke of Milan. Miranda was his

daughter. He was fond of reading magic books. His brother

Antonio usurped the Dukedom from him and set out Prospero

and his daughter Miranda at the sea. They landed on an island.

Prospero’s Plan

After Twelve years, Prospero wanted to make his brother

Antonio, Alonso-the king of Naples repent for their wrong

deeds. He came to know that they were sailing by ship. He

wanted to wreck his enemies’ ship by raising a violent storm in

the sea.

Ariel, the Spirit’s help

Ariel was Prospero’s faithful spirit. Prospero raised the tempest

with the help of Ariel. He ordered Ariel to scatter the people on

the ship and make them stay apart in a confused state.

Through his magical powers, Ariel made Antonio and the King

of Naples feel sorry for what they had done to Prospero.

Prospero’s forgiveness

Antonio with tears of sorrow begged his brother Prospero’s

forgiveness. Prospero did not want to take revenge on his

enemies but to make them realize their mistakes. He forgave all

of them. As a dutiful father, he arranged the marriage of

Miranda and Ferdinand as they loved each other. Thus,

Prospero regained his Dukedom of Milan. At last, he released

his faithful spirit Ariel free. It is clear that Prospero is a noble

person.

Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate

cannot drive out hate; only love can do that