Ch- 2 ( The White Elephant)
Word Meaning
1. Glade- an open place in a forest
2. Treachery- an act of willful betrayal
3. Distress- extreme danger that needs urgent help
4. Outskirts- bordering areas
5. Betrayed- deceived
6. Triumph- victory
7. Despair- loss of hope
8. Mournfully- sorrowfully
9. Starving- suffering from hunger
10. Captivity- imprisonment
Question answer
Q.1 How did the white elephant help the forester?
A.1 The white elephant invited the forester to sit on his back and promised to carry him to Benaras.
Q.2 Why did the white elephant's mother advise him not to help the man in distress?
A.2 The white elephant's mother advised him not to help the man in distress because she had bitter experience of mankind. She was afraid that the man might harm her son.
Q.3 How did the forester respond to the white elephant's good deed?
A.3 The forester captured the white elephant for reward as he was greedy.
Q.4 Why did the white elephant refuse to eat anything in the palace?
A.4 White elephant refused to eat anything in the palace because his mother was old and blind and cannot arrange food for her and he did not like to eat anything when his mother was hungry.
Q.5 How did the king help the white elephant?
A.5 The king released the white elephant immediately.
HOTS
‘Noble animal, your goodness puts mankind to shame.’ Discuss the characters of the forester and the white elephant in the light of this comment by the king.
The white elephant’s good deed was rewarded by treachery. The forester was a cunning and greedy man. The white elephant was helpful but he was captured by the forester. But the king gave him freedom due to his goodness.
Life skills
Let us forget the treachery of the forester and think only of the king's goodness. 'Discuss with your partner the importance of developing such a positive attitude towards life.
A. We should have a positive attitude towards life. The king showed kindness towards the white elephant and freed him. So the elephant was happy due to king's goodness.
Values
Imagine yourself to be the king. Deliver a speech to your countrymen highlighting the importance of love for animals and condemning man's cruel treatment of animals.
A. Importance of love for animals
Dear countrymen!
Good morning to all of you. Today I will deliver a speech about importance of love for animals. We should love animals because they don't speak. They do feel. They are created by god. They are useful to us in many ways. So we should love them and take care of them. Don't be cruel to animals. Treat them nicely. They need our love and affection.
Thanks
Writing skills
On behalf of the mother elephant, write a request letter to the king pleading for release of her son.
The king
Royal Kingdom
Benaras
Your Majesty
I am writing this letter to request you to release my son. He has helped a forester but he is punished for his good deed. I request you to let him free.
With thanks
Yours Sincerely
Elephant's mother
Good
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