It was Rajkumar who took Gandhi to Rajendra Prasad's house. No one could say after seeing Gandhi that he has come from South Africa or if he is an advocate.In the fight for freedom struggle Gandhi's lifestyle and clothes were simple from beginning to end.This was the reason that he was also considerRead more
It was Rajkumar who took Gandhi to Rajendra Prasad’s house. No one could say after seeing Gandhi that he has come from South Africa or if he is an advocate.In the fight for freedom struggle Gandhi’s lifestyle and clothes were simple from beginning to end.This was the reason that he was also considered a common peasant like Rajkumar Shukla that day.
Rajkumar Shukla was firm in his intentions; it is evident from the fact that he did not leave Gandhi until Gandhi promised to accompany him to Champaran. Rajkumar travelled a long way from Champaran to Lucknow. Wherever Gandhi went, he went with him so that he could find a solution to the serious prRead more
Rajkumar Shukla was firm in his intentions; it is evident from the fact that he did not leave Gandhi until Gandhi promised to accompany him to Champaran. Rajkumar travelled a long way from Champaran to Lucknow. Wherever Gandhi went, he went with him so that he could find a solution to the serious problem and make Gandhi realize what he and his villagers were facing.
This story seems like excerpts from an autobiography of William Douglas that no one could have told better than him. As we talk about the above films based on Kapil Dev and Milkha Singh, then today's society has liked them more. It is because both these great personalities are alive and can tell theRead more
This story seems like excerpts from an autobiography of William Douglas that no one could have told better than him. As we talk about the above films based on Kapil Dev and Milkha Singh, then today’s society has liked them more. It is because both these great personalities are alive and can tell the facts of their lives.And if this biography is written or made on Swami Vivekananda, then it will be a very difficult task to breathe life into it. Not many of us know that his real name was Narendra Nath Datta. We only know from certain books that Swami Vivekananda is known for his writings and he delivered one of his greatest speeches at the Parliament of the World’s Religions in Chicago in 1893. His speech, which began with, “Sisters and brothers of America”, got him a standing ovation for two minutes at the summit.
Having said that, William has described the underwater misadventure with the gusto, artistry and expressiveness that no one else could do. What happened with him twice in the water was very scary. His shouting and making all efforts to overcome water phobia are well versed by him.
A famous Russian tennis player Maria Sharapova faced many difficulties from the beginning of her tennis career.Her father did a lot of low paying jobs and got Maria to join the tennis academy. Maria was harassed everyday in the hostel by her peers because she was a Russian and was living in United SRead more
A famous Russian tennis player Maria Sharapova faced many difficulties from the beginning of her tennis career.Her father did a lot of low paying jobs and got Maria to join the tennis academy. Maria was harassed everyday in the hostel by her peers because she was a Russian and was living in United States. She ignored them and never answered back. She just focused on her game and kept on progressing.Maria had to be out of the game several times due to shoulder injuries. After a failed attempt to rehabilitate the shoulder, Sharapova had surgery to repair the tear. Maria was out of the top 5 in the rankings after three major injuries in 8 years. Despite all this, she made a strong comeback in the game and won the hearts of the people across the globe.
By the time I was ten I was very introvert type. I was hesitant to talk to anyone including my cousins. I was the least talkative student in my class and school and I used to benefit from it many times. But when it came to group discussions in college and job interviews, I had to bear the brunt of iRead more
By the time I was ten I was very introvert type. I was hesitant to talk to anyone including my cousins. I was the least talkative student in my class and school and I used to benefit from it many times. But when it came to group discussions in college and job interviews, I had to bear the brunt of it.And I started the conversation to convert the fear of my mind into victory.Whenever I used to hesitate that I should say this thing or not, I used to speak at that time. And I got a lot of benefit from it. No matter how big that baron is the only thing you require is confidence to deal to.
The experience of being saved by drowning twice in water shook William even after being an adult.The first experience was not as frightening as the second.But the way he conquered this fear shows his will power, determination and mental strength. He faced near death experience twice and both times iRead more
The experience of being saved by drowning twice in water shook William even after being an adult.The first experience was not as frightening as the second.But the way he conquered this fear shows his will power, determination and mental strength. He faced near death experience twice and both times it was due to lack of swimming. His main aim is not to tell his autobiography but to tell his determination with which he conquered his fear. He wants to motivate the readers to achieve any goal. He wants to tell that if one is determined in the mind, then nothing is difficult.
Douglas knew that before he could learn to swim, it was important to conquer his mental infirmity. If he wanted, he would never go into the water again, but he hired an instructor to conquer all his weaknesses. William followed what he said and after six months, he was ready to swim. But there was aRead more
Douglas knew that before he could learn to swim, it was important to conquer his mental infirmity. If he wanted, he would never go into the water again, but he hired an instructor to conquer all his weaknesses. William followed what he said and after six months, he was ready to swim. But there was a fear in corner of his heart to swim alone. So, he went to Lake Wentworth in New Hampshire, dived off a dock at Triggs Island and swam two miles across the lake. He wasn’t still sure so he went to Meade Glacier, dived into Warm Lake and swam across to the other shore and back. And when he did it, he was 100% sure that he had conquered the old terror.
Douglas has told this story in such a serious way that the reader feels if he or she is sailing in the same boat. That in itself is commendable. He tells in which position he fell. He moved his arms and legs, he yell for his mother, tries to jump but could not succeed. Words like “My lungs were readRead more
Douglas has told this story in such a serious way that the reader feels if he or she is sailing in the same boat. That in itself is commendable. He tells in which position he fell. He moved his arms and legs, he yell for his mother, tries to jump but could not succeed. Words like “My lungs were ready to burst.”, “I was suffocating, stark terror seized me”, “I was paralyzed under water” and “and the curtain of life fell” bring life to the story. All these things presented in detail touch the depths of the heart.
Douglas knew that before he could learn to swim, it was important to conquer his mental infirmity. If he wanted, he would never go into the water again, but he hired an instructor to conquer all his weaknesses. William followed what he said and after six months, he was ready to swim. But there was aRead more
Douglas knew that before he could learn to swim, it was important to conquer his mental infirmity. If he wanted, he would never go into the water again, but he hired an instructor to conquer all his weaknesses. William followed what he said and after six months, he was ready to swim. But there was a fear in corner of his heart to swim alone. So, he went to Lake Wentworth in New Hampshire, dived off a dock at Triggs Island and swam two miles across the lake. He wasn’t still sure so he went to Meade Glacier, dived into Warm Lake and swam across to the other shore and back. And when he did it, he was 100% sure that he had conquered the old terror.
Douglas's instructor had all the qualities one should have to teach swimming. He taught only one hour daily without putting excess pressure. He started learning initially with the help of rope and pulley and it helped. After that he taught exhale and inhale activities under water and above water. SlRead more
Douglas’s instructor had all the qualities one should have to teach swimming. He taught only one hour daily without putting excess pressure. He started learning initially with the help of rope and pulley and it helped. After that he taught exhale and inhale activities under water and above water. Slowly but steadily he taught all swimming strokes when he saw William making decent improvement in learning. Instructor helped that child, who was so afraid of water in his mind and made him a great swimmer.
Why do you think the servants thought Gandhi to be another peasant?
It was Rajkumar who took Gandhi to Rajendra Prasad's house. No one could say after seeing Gandhi that he has come from South Africa or if he is an advocate.In the fight for freedom struggle Gandhi's lifestyle and clothes were simple from beginning to end.This was the reason that he was also considerRead more
It was Rajkumar who took Gandhi to Rajendra Prasad’s house. No one could say after seeing Gandhi that he has come from South Africa or if he is an advocate.In the fight for freedom struggle Gandhi’s lifestyle and clothes were simple from beginning to end.This was the reason that he was also considered a common peasant like Rajkumar Shukla that day.
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Why is Rajkumar Shukla described as being resolute?
Rajkumar Shukla was firm in his intentions; it is evident from the fact that he did not leave Gandhi until Gandhi promised to accompany him to Champaran. Rajkumar travelled a long way from Champaran to Lucknow. Wherever Gandhi went, he went with him so that he could find a solution to the serious prRead more
Rajkumar Shukla was firm in his intentions; it is evident from the fact that he did not leave Gandhi until Gandhi promised to accompany him to Champaran. Rajkumar travelled a long way from Champaran to Lucknow. Wherever Gandhi went, he went with him so that he could find a solution to the serious problem and make Gandhi realize what he and his villagers were facing.
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If someone else had narrated Douglas’s experience, how would it have differed from this account? Write out a sample paragraph or paragraphs from this text from the point of view of a third person or observer, to find out which style of narration would you consider to be more effective? Why?
This story seems like excerpts from an autobiography of William Douglas that no one could have told better than him. As we talk about the above films based on Kapil Dev and Milkha Singh, then today's society has liked them more. It is because both these great personalities are alive and can tell theRead more
This story seems like excerpts from an autobiography of William Douglas that no one could have told better than him. As we talk about the above films based on Kapil Dev and Milkha Singh, then today’s society has liked them more. It is because both these great personalities are alive and can tell the facts of their lives.And if this biography is written or made on Swami Vivekananda, then it will be a very difficult task to breathe life into it. Not many of us know that his real name was Narendra Nath Datta. We only know from certain books that Swami Vivekananda is known for his writings and he delivered one of his greatest speeches at the Parliament of the World’s Religions in Chicago in 1893. His speech, which began with, “Sisters and brothers of America”, got him a standing ovation for two minutes at the summit.
Having said that, William has described the underwater misadventure with the gusto, artistry and expressiveness that no one else could do. What happened with him twice in the water was very scary. His shouting and making all efforts to overcome water phobia are well versed by him.
For more please visit here:
See lesshttps://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions/class-12/english/flamingo-chapter-3/
Find and narrate other stories about conquest of fear and what people have said about courage. For example, you can recall Nelson Mandela’s struggle for freedom, his perseverance to achieve his mission, to liberate the oppressed and the oppressor as depicted in his autobiography. The story we’re Not Afraid to Die, which you have read in Class XI, is an apt example of how courage and optimism helped a family survive under the dire stress.
A famous Russian tennis player Maria Sharapova faced many difficulties from the beginning of her tennis career.Her father did a lot of low paying jobs and got Maria to join the tennis academy. Maria was harassed everyday in the hostel by her peers because she was a Russian and was living in United SRead more
A famous Russian tennis player Maria Sharapova faced many difficulties from the beginning of her tennis career.Her father did a lot of low paying jobs and got Maria to join the tennis academy. Maria was harassed everyday in the hostel by her peers because she was a Russian and was living in United States. She ignored them and never answered back. She just focused on her game and kept on progressing.Maria had to be out of the game several times due to shoulder injuries. After a failed attempt to rehabilitate the shoulder, Sharapova had surgery to repair the tear. Maria was out of the top 5 in the rankings after three major injuries in 8 years. Despite all this, she made a strong comeback in the game and won the hearts of the people across the globe.
For more please visit here:
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All we have to fear is fear itself. Have you ever had a fear that you have now overcome? Share your experience with your partner.
By the time I was ten I was very introvert type. I was hesitant to talk to anyone including my cousins. I was the least talkative student in my class and school and I used to benefit from it many times. But when it came to group discussions in college and job interviews, I had to bear the brunt of iRead more
By the time I was ten I was very introvert type. I was hesitant to talk to anyone including my cousins. I was the least talkative student in my class and school and I used to benefit from it many times. But when it came to group discussions in college and job interviews, I had to bear the brunt of it.And I started the conversation to convert the fear of my mind into victory.Whenever I used to hesitate that I should say this thing or not, I used to speak at that time. And I got a lot of benefit from it. No matter how big that baron is the only thing you require is confidence to deal to.
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Why does Douglas as an adult recount a childhood experience of terror and his conquering of it? What larger meaning does he draw from this experience?
The experience of being saved by drowning twice in water shook William even after being an adult.The first experience was not as frightening as the second.But the way he conquered this fear shows his will power, determination and mental strength. He faced near death experience twice and both times iRead more
The experience of being saved by drowning twice in water shook William even after being an adult.The first experience was not as frightening as the second.But the way he conquered this fear shows his will power, determination and mental strength. He faced near death experience twice and both times it was due to lack of swimming. His main aim is not to tell his autobiography but to tell his determination with which he conquered his fear. He wants to motivate the readers to achieve any goal. He wants to tell that if one is determined in the mind, then nothing is difficult.
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See lesshttps://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions/class-12/english/flamingo-chapter-3/
How did Douglas overcome his fear of water?
Douglas knew that before he could learn to swim, it was important to conquer his mental infirmity. If he wanted, he would never go into the water again, but he hired an instructor to conquer all his weaknesses. William followed what he said and after six months, he was ready to swim. But there was aRead more
Douglas knew that before he could learn to swim, it was important to conquer his mental infirmity. If he wanted, he would never go into the water again, but he hired an instructor to conquer all his weaknesses. William followed what he said and after six months, he was ready to swim. But there was a fear in corner of his heart to swim alone. So, he went to Lake Wentworth in New Hampshire, dived off a dock at Triggs Island and swam two miles across the lake. He wasn’t still sure so he went to Meade Glacier, dived into Warm Lake and swam across to the other shore and back. And when he did it, he was 100% sure that he had conquered the old terror.
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How does Douglas make clear to the reader the sense of panic that gripped him as he almost drowned? Describe the details that have made the description vivid.
Douglas has told this story in such a serious way that the reader feels if he or she is sailing in the same boat. That in itself is commendable. He tells in which position he fell. He moved his arms and legs, he yell for his mother, tries to jump but could not succeed. Words like “My lungs were readRead more
Douglas has told this story in such a serious way that the reader feels if he or she is sailing in the same boat. That in itself is commendable. He tells in which position he fell. He moved his arms and legs, he yell for his mother, tries to jump but could not succeed. Words like “My lungs were ready to burst.”, “I was suffocating, stark terror seized me”, “I was paralyzed under water” and “and the curtain of life fell” bring life to the story. All these things presented in detail touch the depths of the heart.
For more please visit here:
See lesshttps://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions/class-12/english/flamingo-chapter-3/
How did Douglas make sure that he conquered the old terror?
Douglas knew that before he could learn to swim, it was important to conquer his mental infirmity. If he wanted, he would never go into the water again, but he hired an instructor to conquer all his weaknesses. William followed what he said and after six months, he was ready to swim. But there was aRead more
Douglas knew that before he could learn to swim, it was important to conquer his mental infirmity. If he wanted, he would never go into the water again, but he hired an instructor to conquer all his weaknesses. William followed what he said and after six months, he was ready to swim. But there was a fear in corner of his heart to swim alone. So, he went to Lake Wentworth in New Hampshire, dived off a dock at Triggs Island and swam two miles across the lake. He wasn’t still sure so he went to Meade Glacier, dived into Warm Lake and swam across to the other shore and back. And when he did it, he was 100% sure that he had conquered the old terror.
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How did the instructor build a swimmer out of Douglas?
Douglas's instructor had all the qualities one should have to teach swimming. He taught only one hour daily without putting excess pressure. He started learning initially with the help of rope and pulley and it helped. After that he taught exhale and inhale activities under water and above water. SlRead more
Douglas’s instructor had all the qualities one should have to teach swimming. He taught only one hour daily without putting excess pressure. He started learning initially with the help of rope and pulley and it helped. After that he taught exhale and inhale activities under water and above water. Slowly but steadily he taught all swimming strokes when he saw William making decent improvement in learning. Instructor helped that child, who was so afraid of water in his mind and made him a great swimmer.
For more please visit here:
See lesshttps://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions/class-12/english/flamingo-chapter-3/