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  Day 13: Summary-The Merchant of Venice-William Shakespeare-Act IV The Duke invites Portia, who is disguised as a law doctor, to dine with him at his residence. But, Portia very humbly says that she has to go back to Padua immediately. So, she won’t be able to dine with him. Bassanio and Antonio express their gratitude to Portia for the service she rendered in the court. Bassanio offers Portia three thousand ducats, but she does not accept that and says that whenever they meet again, they should remember him(Portia). But, Bassanio still insists Portia accept money as a gift. Then Portia demands two things: the gloves from Antonio and the ring worn by Bassanio; but the latter (Bassanio ) says that he would get the most precious ring made for him (Portia), but he was unable to give the ring that he desires to have from him. Bassanio says: ´Good Sir, this ring was given me by my wife/ And when she put it on, she made me vow that I should neither give nor lose it.’ Portia ...

"God Sees the Truth, But Waits" i s a famous short story written by Leo Tolstoy. It's a tale about justice, forgiveness, and the enduring power of truth. Here's a step-by-step summary of the story: 1. Introduction of the Protagonist: The story begins by introducing a merchant named Ivan Dmitrievich Aksionov. He is a well-respected and honest man in a small town in Russia. He has a loving wife and children, and his life seems peaceful and content. 2. A Fateful Journey: One day, Aksionov decides to travel to a distant town to attend a fair. He bids farewell to his family and sets out on his journey, not knowing that his life is about to take a tragic turn. 3. Encounter with a Stranger: On the way, Aksionov meets a fellow traveler, a young merchant named Makar Semyonich. They decide to travel together to keep each other company on the long and lonely road. 4. A Fateful Night: As evening falls, Aksionov and Makar decide to stop at an inn for the night. Aksionov ...

The Importance of Introspection: Keeping Quiet: A Poem by Pablo Neruda The Importance of Inward Self: Introspection can only be achieved when we are completely  still. What is the Inward Self? Introspection is the mental activity in which we reflect on our thoughts, feelings, and how we act towards others. Introspection helps us to correct our errors and change our behaviour. We become better people by doing introspection on a daily basis. How to achieve the state of introspection? 1.     The poet says that we need to count up to twelve only in order to reach the state of mind when introspection becomes possible. It is possible when we are quiet. 2.     So by counting up to twelve we are able to examine our inner self. The poet says that we will count up to twelve and remain motionless. We will not do any physical activity during that time. 3.     The poet seems to suggest that people of the whole world should remain quiet together and ...

Explanation of Pablo Neruda's poem "Keeping Quiet": Now we will count to twelve and we will all keep still. For once on the face of the earth let's not speak in any language, let's stop for one second, and not move our arms so much. The poem begins with an invitation to count to twelve and remain silent. The speaker suggests that, for a moment, everyone should refrain from speaking. The intention is to create a rare occurrence where people set aside their differences and unify in silence. By not speaking in any language, they transcend linguistic barriers and communicate through their shared act of stillness. The mention of not moving their arms too much can be seen as a metaphor for not engaging in excessive actions or gestures, but rather finding a calm and peaceful state. I t would be an exotic moment without rush, without engines, we would all be together in a sudden strangeness. The poet describes this moment as "exotic" because it is out ...

    A THING OF BEAUTY      BY JOHN KEATS    Born: October 31, 1795  London, England  Died: February 23, 1821  Rome, Italy  A Romantic poet    The last to be born and the first to   die of the Five Great Romantic Poets :    William Wordsworth, S.T. Coleridge, P.B. Shelly, Lord Byron, John Keats        A Thing Of Beauty Is A Joy For Ever    An extract from his longer poem ‘Endymion’ ‘A thing of beauty is a joy for ever  Its loveliness increases, it will never  Pass into nothingness, but will keep    A bower quiet for us…’ The poet begins the poem with a beautiful line that has become a quotable quote:    ‘A thing of beauty is a joy forever’ John Keats was a lover of beauty. He wrote all of his poetry in search of a permanent beauty that always keeps on soothing a suffering human h...

Wounded Plants by Sir Jagadish Chandra Bose-English for B. A. I- Semester I

        2. The Thief’s Story (Book: Supplementary)         Short Answer-type Qs (30-40 words each) Q1. Why was the thief grateful to Anil? Ans. The thief was grateful to Anil because he gave him work. He taught him how to cook. He also taught him to write his name. He was also going to teach him to write full sentences. Q2. What does the thief say about the reactions of the different people when they were robbed? Ans. The thief told Anil that people react differently when they are robbed. A greedy man shows fear. A rich man shows anger and the poor person shows acceptance. Q3. What was Anil’s job? What did he usually do with the money he earned? Ans. Anil had no regular job for earning his livelihood. He wrote for some magazines to earn money. He used to celebrate whenever he got money. Q4. Why did the thief want to become an educated man? Ans. The thief also wanted to become an educated man. He had a dream to earn money like an educate...

 NCERT Solutions For Class 10 English Chapter 2-Nelson Mandela Book: First Flight: Lesson 2. Nelson Mandela [ notes by Shish Pal Chauhan] Long Walk to Freedom by Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela             A.    Very Short Answer-type Questions (In Single Sentences) 1.    Mandela became the first black President of a new nation. 2.     Zenani was the daughter of Nelson Mandela. 3.   100,000 South African men, women, and children of all races sang and danced with joy. 4.     The inauguration ceremony took place on 10 th May   1994. 5.   Thabo Mbeki was sworn in as first deputy president. 6.   The formation of a democratic government in South Africa has been called a common victory for justice, peace, and human dignity. 7.   Nelson Mandela takes the pledge to remove the bondage of poverty, hunger, and all kinds of discrimination. 8. ...