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Answer the following question in 120 – 150 words :

How does the perception and attitude of the villagers of Raveloe towards Silas Marner change from the beginning to the end of the novel?


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How do you perceive Dr. Kemp based on his interaction with Griffin? (The Invisible Man) How do you perceive Dr. Kemp based on his interaction with Griffin? (The Invisible Man)


The change in the villagers' perception of Silas was very gradual and directly proportional to the changes in Silas, himself.


Silas had made himself unapproachable, isolated, and prone to enigma with his attitude towards people and his lack of interest in being part of the community. Therefore, the people thought that Silas was scary, enigmatic, even mean and unapproachable.


When the day came that his gold was stolen, Silas began to lose his mind, ventured out of the house and ended up at the Rainbow Inn. When he began to accuse people, he was angry, so he made them angry as well.


But when he finally cowed down and broke down, his pain was so sincere, and his frustration so evident that he touched the hearts of the people. They immediately quit their ideas about him and saw a very real person, immensely wounded and who has hit rock bottom.


Then, compassion hit because they saw themselves in his position, identified with him greatly, and offered their condolences and help to at least bring him back to sanity.


In general, the people of Raveloe brought together the most significant characteristics of a close-knit community: Charity, cooperation, and unity because nevertheless, they were clearly aware that Silas Marner was still one of them, regardless of being an isolated person. Silas was part of Raveloe.


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Dr. Kemp is presented as a man of science. He is preparing for the exam of royal society for joining the classy and elite scientists. When he is told about a strange presence in his house, he turns a blind eye to it. He is shown as a kind-hearted person who helps Griffin in getting necessary things. After getting to know about Griffin, Kemp pretends to show that he is supporting him, but he talks to his old mate and plans Griffin to get arrested. Thus, he is supporting humanity over friendship which shows that he is a nobleman. Dr.Kemp helps the society to get rid of this evil creature.


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Answer any four of the following questions in 30 – 40 words each :

(a) What does the poet’s smile in the poem, ‘My Mother at Sixty-six’ show?


(b) ‘‘Listening to them, I see two distinct worlds....’’ In the context of Mukesh, the bangle maker’s son, which two worlds is Anees Jung referring to?


(c) Though the sharecroppers of Champaran received only one-fourth of the compensation, how can the Champaran struggle still be termed a huge success and victory?


(d) Which article in McLeery’s suitcase played perhaps the most significant role in Evans’ escape and how?


(e) Why does Derry’s mother not want him to go back to visit Mr. Lamb?


(f) What considerations influenced the Tiger King to get married?


 10

Answer the following question in 120 – 150 words:

In one’s approach to life, one should be practical and not live in a world of dreams. How is Jansie’s attitude different from that of Sophie?


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Fear is something that we must learn to overcome if we want to succeed in life. How did Douglas get over his fear of water?


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Answer the following question in 120 – 150 words:

At the end of the storytelling session, why does Jack consider himself ‘caught in an ugly middle position’?


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It may take a long time for oppression to be resisted, but the seeds of rebellion are sowed early in life. How did Zitkala-Sa face oppression as a child and how did she overcome it?


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Answer the following question in 120 – 150 words:

How is Godfrey Cass different from his younger brother, Dunstan?


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‘‘Misdirected and self-serving ambition essentially remains an exercise in futility.’’ Describe Griffin’s character in the light of the above statement.