Most Important Questions-Answers-Flamingo-Vistas-Class 12 English

Q15. Why did aunt Jennifer created tigers so different from her own character?

Ans: Aunt Jennifer finds solace and some relief in her artful creation of the tigers. It shows her yearning for a free, confident, fearless, and independent life. So, unlike her real life, she depicts a different world of green in the tigers, who walk in a proud, certain, fearless and determined manner.

Q16. What is the irony in the poem The aunt Jennifer’s Tiger?

Ans. The irony lies in the fact that aunt Jennifer would not feel liberated from the oppression done to her by her husband even after her death. This is symbolized by her finger that is ringed by the uncle’s wedding band. On the other hand, the tigers would always be free to walk in the forest fearlessly and confidently.

Q17. What is Aunt Jennifer's death symbolic of?

Ans. Aunt Jennifer’s death would be a terrific message for the womankind to do something solid to liberate themselves from the age-long oppression done to them by their counterparts men. It would be a tragic end to the life of a women, who served her family without any selfish motive, but received only maltreatment.

Q18. What are the difficulties that Aunt Jennifer faced in her life?

Ans. The text of the poem shows that Aunt Jennifer lived a life full of ordeals and fulfilling the demands of her husband. It seems that she never did anything for her happiness except creating the images of beautiful tigers on the panel. The harsh treatment given to her by her husband made her dummy, timid and fearful type of a woman. The only relaxing moments she must have had were when she worked on the panel.

 

Q19.Do you think Aunt Jennifer's tigers is a tragic poem? Why or why not?

The poem reflects the harsh reality of the miserable conditions under which married women live in different parts of the world, depicting Aunt Jennifer as a victim of patriarchy. The tone of the poem is cheerful while describing the tigers, and sad while portraying Aunt Jennifer's life, dreams, and aspirations.

How would you describe the tiger created by aunt Jennifer?

unt Jennifer's tigers are a bright topaz color that gives the tigers attention to their prominent presence. The tigers are grand and fearless in their natural surroundings. Here 'chivalric certainty' represents the power and virtue with confidence and conviction of the tigers.

 Vistas: Value Based Qs

Q1. Do you think Charlie was really a worried man as his psychiatrist friend and others believed?

Ans. If we study Charlie’s life at the superfluous (upper) level, he seems to be a normal man. He is a happy man, busy in his office and family life. The day when he discovers the third level, he does not show any sign of unhappiness. Rather he is in a hurry to reach home to meet his wife. In addition, he enjoys stamp collecting and passes his time quite happily.

But, at the deeper level, Charlie’s obsession in stamp collecting made him slip into the world of escape. His busy life, the stresses and strains of modern lifestyle are the additional causes that led to Charlie’s slipping into the third level of the Grand Central Station. It was the product of his waking dream wish fulfillment. He used to think of such a railway platform from which one could board for any station, from where anyone could board for any destination in America. He himself admits that the Grand Central Station was growing like a tree. He came across new corridors and staircases like roots. All this proves that he was really worried and under pressure of the responsibilities and anxieties of the modern world.

Q2.In the story ‘On the Face of It’, what brings Derry and Mr. Lamb together as friends? What can you conclude about friends from this relationship?

Q3. How would a student’s learning experience be enhanced in the ‘Students on Ice’ programme. Analyse any one point.

Q4. With reference to ‘The Enemy’ describe any two ways in which Sadao’s father influenced his life.

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Q 11. Concerning 'The Enemy’, describe any two ways in which Sadao's father influenced his life. 

Ans. Dr. Sadao’s. father influenced him in several ways. But, the most important qualities he imbibed in his personality are discipline and patriotism. Discipline made him learn his subject deeply and become a famous surgeon and scientist. He respected his father’s wish for his marriage to a girl of Japanese origin. He saved the life of a wounded American soldier. It shows his love for human values. He told all about the American soldier to the General, it shows his patriotism,

Q 17. Why was the Maharaja of Pratibandampuram once in danger of losing his throne?

Ans. The tiger king once refused the request of a British official to hunt a tiger in his forest. He gave the king another option to have his photograph by standing near a dead tiger. However, the king did not allow the British official to do so. So, the king’s throne was in danger of being last to the East India Company.

Q18. Why was Antarctica the place to go to understand the Earth’s present, past, and future?

Ans. The worst impact of human activities done in other parts of the earth is clearly visible here. Big glaciers are melting down due to global warming there. In addition, the ice cores in the Antarctic hold half a million-year-old carbon. If studied, those will reveal the present, past, and future of one planet Earth.

Q19. Why did Zitkala-Sa not want to get her hair cut?

Ans. There was a tradition in Zitkala-Sa’s tribe not to have short hair. The short hair was kept either by a mourner or a coward. That was the reason why she created so many hues and cries over the cutting of her hair at her school.

Q27.Why did the Maharaja of Pratibandampuram decide to get married?

 

Q28. How does Antartica differ from the rest of the earth?

 

Q29. Do you think Derry’s mother is too much protective of him? Justify your answer?

Q1. Do you think Charlie was really a worried man as his psychiatrist friend and others believed?

Ans. If we study Charlie’s life at the superfluous (upper) level, he seems to be a normal man. He is a happy man, busy in his office and family life. The day when he discovers the third level, he does not show any sign of unhappiness. Rather he is in a hurry to reach home to meet his wife. In addition, he enjoys stamp collecting and passes his time quite happily.

But, at the deeper level, Charlie’s obsession in stamp collecting made him slip into the world of escape. His busy life, the stresses and strains of modern lifestyle are the additional causes that led to Charlie’s slipping into the third level of the Grand Central Station. It was the product of his waking dream wish fulfillment. He used to think of such a railway platform from which one could board for any station, from where anyone could board for any destination in America. He himself admits that the Grand Central Station was growing like a tree. He came across new corridors and staircases like roots. All this proves that he was really worried and under pressure of the responsibilities and anxieties of the modern world.