Summary of Know Then Thyself This extract ‘Know Then Thyself’ taken from An Essay on Man: Epistle II written by Alexander Pope argues that human beings should learn to look at themselves and try to learn about their own nature, power, limitations, and weakness. It is a plea to look Read more…
This lesson highlights the characteristics of an animal species found in the subcontinent—the Markhor, a goat. The Markhor (Capra Falconeri) is one of the largest and the most distinctive members of the Caprinae or goat family.
Summary of Dust of Snow The poem ” Dust of Snow” by Robert Frost tells us about the healing power of nature. Nature has a cure for everything whether it is a bad mood or an illness. The poet is going through such a bad day when the crow suddenly Read more…
A Nation’s Strength Central Idea: The poem “A Nation’s Strength” speaks about the values which are necessary for making a nation strong and prosperous. He reveals the secret of a nation’s strength. The poet takes into consideration the various elements and analyse (that) which of those elements are useful for Read more…
How Teachers Learn By John Holt SUMMARY In this lesson, the narrator explains how he learned about a child’s learning process from a five-year-old girl named Nora. The narrator who is a teacher says he learned from Nora about the things children do and the problems children face while learning Read more…
The Unthankful Man SUMMARY The Unthankful Man is a beautiful story. This is a story about thanklessness. Raman was a poor Brahmin who lived on the outskirts of a small town. He was so poor that he and his wife had to remain hungry for days together. His wife was Read more…
Outline of The Lesson Netherfield Park which is vacant for a long time is at last taken by a wealthy and dashing young gentleman whose name is Mr Bingley. When Mrs Bennet comes to know about it, she becomes extremely happy because she desires that Mr Bingley might marry one Read more…
THE HAPPY PRINCE SUMMARY The statue of the Happy Prince stood on a tall column. The statue was decorated beautifully. It was covered with gold. It had two bright sapphires for eyes and a large red ruby on its sword hilt. When the Happy Prince was alive, he lived in Read more…
CLUES Good manners oil the machine of life….earn us respect….’please’ and ‘thank you’ settle bitter quarrels….should be observed……respect elders…..be polite to the younger….. talk less and listen more……take turn in queue……civility of behaviour is a moral obligation…….bad manners create bitterness GOOD MANNERS PARAGRAPH Good manners oil the machine of life. Read more…
CLUES Railway Station ……. fascinating place …… human museum…… cross-section….. people from all castes….. people in hurry…. some time at the railway station…..like watching trains….before the arrival of a train….growing excitement and activity…..some in great hurry…..some unhappy at the departure of loved ones…..coolies run……vendor boys move in and out of Read more…