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प्रश्न
Justice is served/done in the end. Explain.
उत्तर
The journey undertaken by Fogg and Passepartout, when they set out to circumnavigate the world in eighty days, is filled with dangerous obstacles and impossibly difficult situations. However, with Fogg’s determination and wit, and Passepartout’s clever ways, they manage to overcome the numerous challenges before them and still find time to do good for others. In addition, even under trying circumstances, Fogg does not compromise on his morals, proving time and again that he is truly a gentleman. While on their journey, Fogg rescues Aouda from a terrible fate in India and brings her along with him to England. They brave many dangers together and steadily inch closer to their goal till they finally arrive at Liverpool, which is their final stop before London. It is the last day of the bet and they have arrived in Liverpool just on time. Just when Fogg begins to believe that his hard work and labour will soon be paid off, he is arrested by Detective Fix, delivering a severe blow to Fogg’s plans of reaching London on time. This arrest is particularly cruel, because not only is Fogg not the actual robber, but also because Fogg was so close to reaching his goal. Even though Fix eventually realizes his mistake and releases Fogg, they miss the deadline and Fogg loses the bet. At this point, one feels sympathetic towards Fogg because he is an honest, kind and honourable man, who worked so hard and came so far in this epic journey; but in the end it all went to waste and for no fault of his own. However, through a series of events involving coincidence and sheer luck, Fogg realizes that the deadline has not passed and he reaches the Reform Club just in time to win the bet. Thus, the novel ends with Fogg being rewarded for his efforts. He not only wins the bet and defends his honour, but also earns the love of a charming woman, Aouda. Hence, one can say that justice was served in the end, because Fogg’s win was truly well-deserved.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Which one among the following is not a major character of the novel? Justify. (Select the correct one)
Complete the table highlighting the various traits of the major characters in the extract.
| Phileas Fogg | |
| Aouda | |
| Passepartout | |
| Detective Fix |
Phileas Fogg is as cool as a cucumber whereas Passepartout is as crazy as a loon. Explain the statement by citing some references from the extract.
Detective Fix tried hard but could not fix the charge of robbery on Fogg. Explain the statement from the point of view of Fix.
Describe the character sketch of Aouda from Fogg’s point of view.
Arrange the incidents in the correct sequence as per their occurrence in the extract.
- Aouda accepted Fogg’s proposal of marriage.
- When set free, the first thing that Fogg did was he knocked Fix down.
- As a part of duty, Fix arrested, Fogg.
- At the fifty-seventh second, Fogg entered the Reform Club Saloon.
There is a sudden twist in the climax of the novel. Explain by citing some lines and relevant examples from the extract.
Describe the importance of the following place in the development of the plot and behaviour of the character.
Liverpool
Describe the importance of London in the development of the plot and behaviour of the characters in 'Around the World in Eighty Days'.
Describe the importance of the following place in the development of the plot and behaviour of the character.
Reform Club
Describe the importance of the following place in the development of the plot and behaviour of the character.
Savile Row
Describe the importance of the following place in the development of the plot and behaviour of the character.
Edinburgh
Select the correct options:
Which of the following place/s in India is/are not mentioned in the extract of the novel?
a. Bombay (Now, Mumbai)
b. Allahabad
c. Chennai
d. . Calcutta (Now, Kolkata)
Find and explain the significance of various exciting incidents in the extract.
Write 4-5 sentences on the ‘Time’ theme of the extract.
Write 4-5 sentences on the ‘Morality’ theme of the extract.
Write the central idea of the given extract of the novel, ‘Around the World in Eighty Days’.
Elaborate the following quote in the light of the extract of the novel, ‘Around the World in Eighty Days’.
‘Time is the only solution to problems’
Following are some dialogues of the major characters in the extract. Find out who the speaker is, his/her tone, style, significance, etc., of the dialogue.
| Dialogue | Speaker | Who said to Whom | Tone, Style, Significance, etc. |
| “Why do you not curse me? It was my fault that" | |||
| “If Phileas Fogg had come in the 7:23 train, he would have got here by this time. We can, therefore, regard the bet as won.” | |||
| “Sir-forgive me - a most- unfortunate resemblance - robber arrested three days age-you-are free!” | |||
| “Will you pardon me for bringing you to England?” | |||
| “It is for me to ask that question. You were ruined, but now you are rich again.” |
Explain how the author has made use of International Date Line and time zones in his novel.
'Money was never a concern for Mr. Phileas Fogg; it was for honour he accepted the wager.' Discuss.
Phileas Fogg's travel around the world was full of adventures and surprises. Illustrate.
Explain how the time gained of a full day is revealed to Mr. Fogg.
Passepartout blamed himself for the misfortune of his master. Justify.
Explain the stress on the mind of Fogg after returning from world tour at Saville Row.
Narrate the happenings at Reform Club on the 80th day of the wager.
Narrate the happenings at a prison where Fogg was kept under arrest.
Winning the heart is preferred to the winning of wager. Express by supporting the details.
Describe how fix, the detective creates problems for Mr. Fogg arresting him for bank robbery and how Mr. Fogg tries to solve the problem.
In what way was Mr. Fogg's final winning the wager connected with Aouda?
Pick the odd one out:
Activities based on the extract of the novel ‘Around the World in Eighty Days’.
Elaborate the following quote in the light of Phileas Fogg’s Venture .....
‘Quitters never win and Winners never quit.’
Phileas Fogg knocked detective fix down – Give reason/s.
Answer in about 50 words to the questions given below:
Appreciate Phileas Fogg as the protagonist of ‘Around the World in Eighty Days.’
