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प्रश्न
Give a few instances of Bryson’s confused acts.
उत्तर
He would end up standing in an alley on the wrong side of a self-locking door trying to locate a restroom in a cinema theatre. He would often go to the hotel desk, at least two to three times a day asking what was his room number. The author had a serious problem of orientation in any new place:
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Discuss and share your views with the class on the following.
Is forgetfulness a result of carelessness or preoccupation?
What is the commonest type of forgetfulness, according to Lynd?
Why, according to Lynd, should taking medicines be one of the easiest actions to remember?
Will you sympathize or ridicule someone who is intensely forgetful? Write an essay justifying your point of view.
What came as a shock to the author?
What did the falling of the hammer indicate?
Why did the friend desert the narrator, a second time?
The narrator would not forget two things about his friend. What are they?
The narrator visited the sale-room as he ______.
What is the difference between a physical and mental tight corner?
What was the narrator’s financial condition?
What was the bidder’s offer to the narrator?
Narrate the circumstances that led to the narrator getting into a tight corner, by his own folly
Trace the thoughts that went on in the mind of the narrator when picture after picture was put up and sold at the auction.
Who provides these common facilities? Tick the appropriate source.
- Parents
- Educational institutions
- The Department of Education
- Social Service Organizations
- Other agencies
Discuss this aspect with your partner and share your views on how students can give back to society.
Universities develop broad-mindedness. How does Dr. Radhakrishnan drive home this idea?
How can a graduate give back to his/her society?
How does Arignar Anna highlight the duties and responsibilities of graduates to the society?
Describe the fluttery cascade of things tumbling from the bag.
Why did the author’s concern over tobacco shift to his finger?
How did Bryson free himself from the crash position?
What did Bryson wish to avoid in his life?
What was the reaction of Bryson’s wife to his antics?
Bring out the pun in the title ‘The Accidental Tourist’ (one who happens to travel by accident or one who meets with accidents often on his or her trips!).
Can a clumsy person train himself/ herself to overcome shortcomings? How could this be done?
