Flamingo - NCERT Solutions - GeniusJnr

(i) Contrast the Chinese view of art with the European view, with examples.

(ii) Explain the concept of shanshui.

Comment on the indifference that meets Iona's attempts to share his grief with his fellow human beings.

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 Emperor may rule over the territory he has conquered, but only the artist knows the way within.”

Empathy and understanding are going out of modern society. The individual experiences intense alienation from the society around him or her.

Discuss in small groups taking off from points in the text.

1. Film-production today has come a long way from the early days of the Gemini Studios. 
2. Poetry and films.
3. Humour and criticism

What does the writer mean by ‘the fiery misery’ of those subjected to make-up’?

You must have met some interesting characters in your neighbourhood or among your relatives. Write a humorous piece about their idiosyncrasies. Try to adopt the author’s rambling style, if you can.

A new revised volume of Isaac Asimov's short stories has just been released. Order one set. Write a letter to the publisher, Mindfame Private Limited, 1632 Asaf Ali Road, New Delhi, requesting that a set be sent to you by Value Payable Post (VPP), and giving your address. Your letter will have the following parts.

• Addresses of the sender and receiver

• The salutation

• The body of the letter

• The closing phrases and signature

• This piece is an example of a chatty, rambling style. One thought leads to another which is then dwelt upon at length.
• Read the text again and mark the transitions from one idea to another. The first one is indicated below.

          Make-up Department                     Office-boy                        Subbu

Tick the statements that are true.

1. The story is an account of real events.

2. The story hinges on a particular historical event.

3.Rajendra Desphande was a historical event.

4. The places mentioned in the story are all imaginary.

5. The story tries to relate history to Science.

What impression of the character of Iona do you get from this story?