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Short Story 1: Neighbours – Tim Winton
A young Australian couple moves into a street full of migrant families. Initially uncomfortable, they gradually form bonds, exchange tips, help each other, and celebrate a baby’s birth together, showing kindness builds community.
Exam Tips
- Theme: kindness over prejudice
- Community building & small interactions
- Cultural adaptation
Q1: Main theme?
Kindness and cooperation overcome prejudice.
Q2: How do neighbours help?
Exchange tips, support daily tasks.
Q3: Lesson taught?
Small acts of kindness build strong community bonds.
Short Story 2: A Respectable Woman – Kate Chopin
Mrs. Baroda grows attracted to her husband's friend Gouvernail. Conflicted, she distances herself, but reconciles with her feelings. Explores tension between private desire and societal norms.
Exam Tips
- Conflict: social expectation vs personal desire
- Ambiguous ending
- Character introspection
Q1: Who is Gouvernail?
Friend of Mrs. Baroda's husband.
Q2: Conflict faced?
Private desire vs societal norms.
Q3: Ending?
Ambiguous; she reconciles but future uncertain.
One-Act Play: A Matter of Husbands – Ferenc Molnár
A Young Woman suspects her husband’s love is stolen by an Actress. She leaves relieved, unaware of the Actress’ true role. Explores illusion, performance, societal expectations.
Exam Tips
- Dramatic irony
- Illusion vs reality
- Satire on marriage and celebrity
Q1: Main theme?
Illusion vs reality and charm.
Q2: Actress manipulates how?
Creates false story about husband.
Q3: Title irony?
“Husbands” more about performance.
Poem 1: A Day – Emily Dickinson
Describes a day from sunrise to sunset. Morning bright and lively; evening mysterious. Highlights beauty and cycles in nature.
Exam Tips
- Imagery & symbolism
- Nature cycles
- Morning vs evening contrast
Q1: Imagery?
Sunrise, birds, church steeples.
Q2: Theme?
Nature’s beauty and daily cycles.
Poem 2: Every Morning I Wake – Dylan Thomas
A prayer-like poem requesting blessings for all beings. Life is short; treat everyone with care.
Exam Tips
- Universal compassion
- Moral, reflective tone
- Simple, short
Q1: Main message?
Kindness to all beings.
Q2: Tone?
Reflective, prayer-like.
Essay 1: On Libraries – Oliver Sacks
Libraries shaped Sacks’ childhood. They provide knowledge, reduce inequality, encourage curiosity. Vital for learning and growth.
Exam Tips
- Importance in society
- Knowledge, learning, equality
- Personal reflection adds depth
Q1: Why important?
Free knowledge, equality, curiosity.
Q2: Influence on Sacks?
Shaped childhood, love for reading.
Essay 2: Marriage as a Social Institution – Steven L. Nock
Marriage organizes family life, defines rights/responsibilities, passes culture, maintains stability. Despite evolving roles, remains socially crucial.
Exam Tips
- Marriage as social institution
- Family and cultural role
- Maintains social stability
Q1: Why important?
Organizes family, culture, stability.
Q2: How changed?
Roles evolved but function remains.
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