“Ends do not justify means”, this is a very old and time tested saying. For one’s own profit nobody should harm others but doesn’t function on idealism. There are many examples of people making a fool of other people for their own quick gains. These acts should be deplored and dealt sternly. For morRead more
“Ends do not justify means”, this is a very old and time tested saying. For one’s own profit nobody should harm others but doesn’t function on idealism. There are many examples of people making a fool of other people for their own quick gains. These acts should be deplored and dealt sternly.
He deserved what he got. A crime is a crime no matter if it is committed a hundred times or just once it is a punishable offence. For more answers visit to website: https://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions/class-10/english/
He deserved what he got. A crime is a crime no matter if it is committed a hundred times or just once it is a punishable offence.
Horace Danby failed to get enough information about real occupants of the house. He was so occupied with collecting information about house map, wiring and location of valuable things that he forgot one main aspect. Though he was smart enough to know the dog’s actual name but overlooked getting idenRead more
Horace Danby failed to get enough information about real occupants of the house. He was so occupied with collecting information about house map, wiring and location of valuable things that he forgot one main aspect. Though he was smart enough to know the dog’s actual name but overlooked getting identity of each and every occupants of the house. Once he was in problem then probably his clever mind gave way to carelessness leading him to open the safe without wearing gloves.
“Horace Danby was good and respectable − but not completely honest”. This description is apt for Horace. He was about fifty years old man who used to rob only those who were rich and his intention was to buy unusual and high-priced books with that money. He did cautious preparation and stole only onRead more
“Horace Danby was good and respectable − but not completely honest”. This description is apt for Horace. He was about fifty years old man who used to rob only those who were rich and his intention was to buy unusual and high-priced books with that money. He did cautious preparation and stole only once a year which would be enough for twelve long months. His purpose of buying books was good, however, the fact that he used to steal things to achieve this end showed that he was not completely honest. He cannot be branded as a usual thief because he did not steal to eat or drink. He had his own house. He made locks, had two people to help him, and was a successful businessman. He only stole money only to buy the books. For a couple of days, he even kept his promise to the lady he met at Shotover Grange by not stealing or preparing any robbery.
She had a confident walk, her voice was firm and her act of touching up her make-up and the ease with which she picks cigarette from the right place are enough to deceive anybody. Horace was too frightened to think properly so he didn’t suspect anything. For more answers visit to website: https://wwRead more
She had a confident walk, her voice was firm and her act of touching up her make-up and the ease with which she picks cigarette from the right place are enough to deceive anybody. Horace was too frightened to think properly so he didn’t suspect anything.
Do intentions justify actions? Would you, like Horace Danby, do something wrong if you thought your ends justified the means? Do you think that there are situations in which it is excusable to act less than honestly?
“Ends do not justify means”, this is a very old and time tested saying. For one’s own profit nobody should harm others but doesn’t function on idealism. There are many examples of people making a fool of other people for their own quick gains. These acts should be deplored and dealt sternly. For morRead more
“Ends do not justify means”, this is a very old and time tested saying. For one’s own profit nobody should harm others but doesn’t function on idealism. There are many examples of people making a fool of other people for their own quick gains. These acts should be deplored and dealt sternly.
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Do you think Horace Danby was unfairly punished, or that he deserved what he got?
He deserved what he got. A crime is a crime no matter if it is committed a hundred times or just once it is a punishable offence. For more answers visit to website: https://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions/class-10/english/
He deserved what he got. A crime is a crime no matter if it is committed a hundred times or just once it is a punishable offence.
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Horace Danby was a meticulous planner but still he faltered. Where did he go wrong and why?
Horace Danby failed to get enough information about real occupants of the house. He was so occupied with collecting information about house map, wiring and location of valuable things that he forgot one main aspect. Though he was smart enough to know the dog’s actual name but overlooked getting idenRead more
Horace Danby failed to get enough information about real occupants of the house. He was so occupied with collecting information about house map, wiring and location of valuable things that he forgot one main aspect. Though he was smart enough to know the dog’s actual name but overlooked getting identity of each and every occupants of the house. Once he was in problem then probably his clever mind gave way to carelessness leading him to open the safe without wearing gloves.
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“Horace Danby was good and respectable — but not completely honest”. Why do you think this description is apt for Horace? Why can’t he be categorised as a typical thief?
“Horace Danby was good and respectable − but not completely honest”. This description is apt for Horace. He was about fifty years old man who used to rob only those who were rich and his intention was to buy unusual and high-priced books with that money. He did cautious preparation and stole only onRead more
“Horace Danby was good and respectable − but not completely honest”. This description is apt for Horace. He was about fifty years old man who used to rob only those who were rich and his intention was to buy unusual and high-priced books with that money. He did cautious preparation and stole only once a year which would be enough for twelve long months. His purpose of buying books was good, however, the fact that he used to steal things to achieve this end showed that he was not completely honest. He cannot be branded as a usual thief because he did not steal to eat or drink. He had his own house. He made locks, had two people to help him, and was a successful businessman. He only stole money only to buy the books. For a couple of days, he even kept his promise to the lady he met at Shotover Grange by not stealing or preparing any robbery.
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What are the subtle ways in which the lady manages to deceive Horace Danby into thinking she is the lady of the house? Why doesn’t Horace suspect that something is wrong?
She had a confident walk, her voice was firm and her act of touching up her make-up and the ease with which she picks cigarette from the right place are enough to deceive anybody. Horace was too frightened to think properly so he didn’t suspect anything. For more answers visit to website: https://wwRead more
She had a confident walk, her voice was firm and her act of touching up her make-up and the ease with which she picks cigarette from the right place are enough to deceive anybody. Horace was too frightened to think properly so he didn’t suspect anything.
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