The author was a prose writer. He wanted to send a short story for a contest organized by a British periodical, ‘The Encounter”. For more please visit here: https://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions/class-12/english/flamingo-chapter-6/
The author was a prose writer. He wanted to send a short story for a contest organized by a British periodical, ‘The Encounter”.
Stephen was invited to the Gemini studio at the invitation of the Boss Mr. S.S. Vasan, where he had the opportunity to speak for an hour. But because of his typical English accent, no one could understand what he was saying. And after his departure, everyone was asking each other whether you had anyRead more
Stephen was invited to the Gemini studio at the invitation of the Boss Mr. S.S. Vasan, where he had the opportunity to speak for an hour. But because of his typical English accent, no one could understand what he was saying. And after his departure, everyone was asking each other whether you had any understanding why he had come. This is probably the first time in history that the purpose of the chief guest’s arrival could not be understood even after years of his departure.
Due to his creativity, Subbu had become Mr. Dependable of Gemini studio without which no work would have been done by the director. Whenever any director or producer was in a fix in any situation, Subbu had multiple solutions for him. There was hardly any situation when Subbu does not have a solutioRead more
Due to his creativity, Subbu had become Mr. Dependable of Gemini studio without which no work would have been done by the director. Whenever any director or producer was in a fix in any situation, Subbu had multiple solutions for him. There was hardly any situation when Subbu does not have a solution for. Because of this, he was called the left hand of the Boss or No. 2 of the studio.
The author has used humour in his story at some places while narrating the life at ‘Gemini Studios’. The first such example was use of word ‘fiery misery’ for artists who used to be much bother because of incandescent light on large mirrors. He has written about Make Up man that he did not leave anyRead more
The author has used humour in his story at some places while narrating the life at ‘Gemini Studios’. The first such example was use of word ‘fiery misery’ for artists who used to be much bother because of incandescent light on large mirrors. He has written about Make Up man that he did not leave any pore empty on actor’s face by applying excessive lotions and options. The author has well explained how the career of an actress ended due to a small act of legal advisor. Last but not least, the crowd at Gemini Studio does not understand a single word in speech given by famous poet and novelist Stephen Spender.
Six authors from different countries described their journeys into “Communism and their disillusioned return”. Each one has separate aspects described in this book. Six famous authors are Andre Gide, Richard Wright, Ignazio Silone, Arthur Koestler, Louis Fischer and Stephen Spender. For more pleaseRead more
Six authors from different countries described their journeys into “Communism and their disillusioned return”. Each one has separate aspects described in this book. Six famous authors are Andre Gide, Richard Wright, Ignazio Silone, Arthur Koestler, Louis Fischer and Stephen Spender.
The author made some research on short story contest which was sponsored by English periodical, The Encounter. Regarding this he visited British Council Library where he saw fresh copies of this periodical lying there. When he read the editor’s name, he could hear bells ringing in his heart becauseRead more
The author made some research on short story contest which was sponsored by English periodical, The Encounter. Regarding this he visited British Council Library where he saw fresh copies of this periodical lying there. When he read the editor’s name, he could hear bells ringing in his heart because he was none other than the English visitor who gave an hour long speech in Gemini Studio and whose name was Stephen Spender.
Stephen Spender was the English visitor to the Gemini Studios. He was the editor of ‘The Encounter’, a British periodical as well as a well-known poet, essayist, novelist of twentieth century. For more please visit here: https://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions/class-12/english/flamingo-chapterRead more
Stephen Spender was the English visitor to the Gemini Studios. He was the editor of ‘The Encounter’, a British periodical as well as a well-known poet, essayist, novelist of twentieth century.
The accent of the person who had come from a foreign land could not be understood by any person sitting there. Moreover, no one knew if he was an editor or poet. Only the Boss knew the purpose of his visit or what he said in his hour long speech. This way his visit remained an unexplained mystery. FRead more
The accent of the person who had come from a foreign land could not be understood by any person sitting there. Moreover, no one knew if he was an editor or poet. Only the Boss knew the purpose of his visit or what he said in his hour long speech. This way his visit remained an unexplained mystery.
The Englishman who arrived from England at Gemini Studios gave a speech for about an hour in his native accent but due to majority of typical tamilians present there, they did not understand anything. This caused the lack of communication between the two. For more please visit here: https://www.tiwaRead more
The Englishman who arrived from England at Gemini Studios gave a speech for about an hour in his native accent but due to majority of typical tamilians present there, they did not understand anything. This caused the lack of communication between the two.
The boss of Gemini Studio was its founder Mr. S.S. Vasan. For more please visit here: https://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions/class-12/english/flamingo-chapter-6/
The boss of Gemini Studio was its founder Mr. S.S. Vasan.
What do you understand about the authors literary inclinations from the account?
The author was a prose writer. He wanted to send a short story for a contest organized by a British periodical, ‘The Encounter”. For more please visit here: https://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions/class-12/english/flamingo-chapter-6/
The author was a prose writer. He wanted to send a short story for a contest organized by a British periodical, ‘The Encounter”.
For more please visit here:
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How does the author describe the incongruity of an English poet addressing the audience at Gemini Studios?
Stephen was invited to the Gemini studio at the invitation of the Boss Mr. S.S. Vasan, where he had the opportunity to speak for an hour. But because of his typical English accent, no one could understand what he was saying. And after his departure, everyone was asking each other whether you had anyRead more
Stephen was invited to the Gemini studio at the invitation of the Boss Mr. S.S. Vasan, where he had the opportunity to speak for an hour. But because of his typical English accent, no one could understand what he was saying. And after his departure, everyone was asking each other whether you had any understanding why he had come. This is probably the first time in history that the purpose of the chief guest’s arrival could not be understood even after years of his departure.
For more please visit here:
See lesshttps://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions/class-12/english/flamingo-chapter-6/
Why was Kothamangalam Subbu considered No. 2 in Gemini Studios?
Due to his creativity, Subbu had become Mr. Dependable of Gemini studio without which no work would have been done by the director. Whenever any director or producer was in a fix in any situation, Subbu had multiple solutions for him. There was hardly any situation when Subbu does not have a solutioRead more
Due to his creativity, Subbu had become Mr. Dependable of Gemini studio without which no work would have been done by the director. Whenever any director or producer was in a fix in any situation, Subbu had multiple solutions for him. There was hardly any situation when Subbu does not have a solution for. Because of this, he was called the left hand of the Boss or No. 2 of the studio.
For more please visit here:
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The author has used gentle humour to point out human foibles. Pick out instances of this to show how this serves to make the piece interesting.
The author has used humour in his story at some places while narrating the life at ‘Gemini Studios’. The first such example was use of word ‘fiery misery’ for artists who used to be much bother because of incandescent light on large mirrors. He has written about Make Up man that he did not leave anyRead more
The author has used humour in his story at some places while narrating the life at ‘Gemini Studios’. The first such example was use of word ‘fiery misery’ for artists who used to be much bother because of incandescent light on large mirrors. He has written about Make Up man that he did not leave any pore empty on actor’s face by applying excessive lotions and options. The author has well explained how the career of an actress ended due to a small act of legal advisor. Last but not least, the crowd at Gemini Studio does not understand a single word in speech given by famous poet and novelist Stephen Spender.
For more please visit here:
See lesshttps://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions/class-12/english/flamingo-chapter-6/
What does The God that Failed refer to?
Six authors from different countries described their journeys into “Communism and their disillusioned return”. Each one has separate aspects described in this book. Six famous authors are Andre Gide, Richard Wright, Ignazio Silone, Arthur Koestler, Louis Fischer and Stephen Spender. For more pleaseRead more
Six authors from different countries described their journeys into “Communism and their disillusioned return”. Each one has separate aspects described in this book. Six famous authors are Andre Gide, Richard Wright, Ignazio Silone, Arthur Koestler, Louis Fischer and Stephen Spender.
For more please visit here:
See lesshttps://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions/class-12/english/flamingo-chapter-6/
How did the author discover who the English visitor to the studio was?
The author made some research on short story contest which was sponsored by English periodical, The Encounter. Regarding this he visited British Council Library where he saw fresh copies of this periodical lying there. When he read the editor’s name, he could hear bells ringing in his heart becauseRead more
The author made some research on short story contest which was sponsored by English periodical, The Encounter. Regarding this he visited British Council Library where he saw fresh copies of this periodical lying there. When he read the editor’s name, he could hear bells ringing in his heart because he was none other than the English visitor who gave an hour long speech in Gemini Studio and whose name was Stephen Spender.
For more please visit here:
See lesshttps://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions/class-12/english/flamingo-chapter-6/
Who was the English visitor to the studios?
Stephen Spender was the English visitor to the Gemini Studios. He was the editor of ‘The Encounter’, a British periodical as well as a well-known poet, essayist, novelist of twentieth century. For more please visit here: https://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions/class-12/english/flamingo-chapterRead more
Stephen Spender was the English visitor to the Gemini Studios. He was the editor of ‘The Encounter’, a British periodical as well as a well-known poet, essayist, novelist of twentieth century.
For more please visit here:
See lesshttps://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions/class-12/english/flamingo-chapter-6/
Why is the Englishmans visit referred to as unexplained mystery?
The accent of the person who had come from a foreign land could not be understood by any person sitting there. Moreover, no one knew if he was an editor or poet. Only the Boss knew the purpose of his visit or what he said in his hour long speech. This way his visit remained an unexplained mystery. FRead more
The accent of the person who had come from a foreign land could not be understood by any person sitting there. Moreover, no one knew if he was an editor or poet. Only the Boss knew the purpose of his visit or what he said in his hour long speech. This way his visit remained an unexplained mystery.
For more please visit here:
See lesshttps://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions/class-12/english/flamingo-chapter-6/
What caused the lack of communication between the Englishman and the people at Gemini Studios?
The Englishman who arrived from England at Gemini Studios gave a speech for about an hour in his native accent but due to majority of typical tamilians present there, they did not understand anything. This caused the lack of communication between the two. For more please visit here: https://www.tiwaRead more
The Englishman who arrived from England at Gemini Studios gave a speech for about an hour in his native accent but due to majority of typical tamilians present there, they did not understand anything. This caused the lack of communication between the two.
For more please visit here:
See lesshttps://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions/class-12/english/flamingo-chapter-6/
Who was the boss of Gemini Studios?
The boss of Gemini Studio was its founder Mr. S.S. Vasan. For more please visit here: https://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions/class-12/english/flamingo-chapter-6/
The boss of Gemini Studio was its founder Mr. S.S. Vasan.
For more please visit here:
See lesshttps://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions/class-12/english/flamingo-chapter-6/