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प्रश्न
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’
उत्तर
Sometimes, we come across certain problems in our lives which we are unable to solve, no matter how much we try. Such problems can only be resolved if we stop trying to control the situation and leave it up to time (fate). Fogg is a meticulous person, who painfully plans every moment of his life. He believes he has prepared for every possibility as he journeys around the world. However, his arrest at Liverpool leaves him helpless. His plans are severely delayed and he cannot do anything to control this unpredictable turn of events. Once he stops trying to control the situation and accepts it for what it is, things begin to change. Through sheer coincidence and luck, he ends up winning the bet, proving that some problems are best left to the hands of time.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
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.
Which of the following is an appropriate reason for Phileas Fogg starting his journey around the world?
Which of the following are used as a means of transport in the novel? How do they help the character/s in the extract?
- Elephant
- Horse
- Train
- Steamer
Describe the importance of the following place in the development of the plot and behaviour of the character.
Liverpool
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’.
Justice is served/done in the end. Explain.
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.
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 stations himself outside Phileas’ door. Give reasons.
Passepartout blamed himself for the misfortune of his master. Justify.
Compare the remorse in the minds of Mr. Fogg and Aouda for the seeming failure of his wager.
Explain the stress on the mind of Fogg after returning from world tour at Saville Row.
There was no general agreement about Mr. Fogg’s success in the opponents. Discuss.
Narrate the happenings at a prison where Fogg was kept under arrest.
All is well that ends well. Justify in the light of the extract from the novel ‘Around the World in Eighty Days.’
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.
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.’
The most interesting part of the extract ‘Around the World in Eighty Days’ is its climax. Discuss.
