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प्रश्न
Visit a library:
Read more stories from Japan, China, and Korea.
उत्तर
- Japanese Stories:
- What to Look For:
- Folktales: Momotaro (The Peach Boy), The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter, Urashima Taro.
- Authors: Ryunosuke Akutagawa (Rashomon and Other Stories), Haruki Murakami (Men Without Women).
- Themes: Honor, nature, and mythical creatures like foxes (kitsune) and raccoon dogs (tanuki).
- Example Story:
Momotaro (The Peach Boy) tells of a boy born from a peach who defeats demons with the help of animal companions. It highlights teamwork and courage.
- What to Look For:
- Chinese Stories:
- What to Look For:
- Folktales: The Legend of the White Snake, Journey to the West, The Cowherd and the Weaver Girl.
- Authors: Lu Xun (Diary of a Madman), Cao Xueqin (Dream of the Red Chamber).
- Themes: Loyalty, family, and supernatural beings like dragons and immortals.
- Example Story:
Journey to the West is a classic tale of a monk’s journey to retrieve sacred scriptures, accompanied by the Monkey King, Pigsy, and others. It teaches persistence and moral values.
- What to Look For:
- Korean Stories:
- What to Look For:
- Folktales: The Tale of Shim Cheong, The Goblin’s Club (Dokkaebi), The Legend of Hong Gil-dong.
- Authors: Hwang Sok-yong (Princess Bari), Kim Young-ha (I Have the Right to Destroy Myself).
- Themes: Resilience, filial piety, and encounters with mythical creatures like goblins (dokkaebi).
- Example Story:
The Tale of Shim Cheong tells of a daughter’s selflessness in sacrificing herself to save her blind father, later rewarded with a miraculous reunion. It reflects devotion and kindness.
- What to Look For:
How to Approach Your Library Visit:
- Ask the Librarian: Request recommendations for folktales or literature from Japan, China, and Korea.
- Check Specific Sections: Explore the mythology, world literature, or cultural studies sections.
- Note Key Features: Pay attention to recurring themes like family, honor, nature, and mythology.
- Borrow Books: Choose a mix of short stories, novels, or anthologies to get a broader understanding.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Answer any four of the following question in 30 – 40 words each:
(a) ''What a thunderclap these words were to me!'' (Franz). What were those words and what was their effect of Franz?
(b) Why did Douglas fail to come to the surface of the pool as he hoped to?
(c) What was Kamala Das's childhood fear?
(d) How is the Earth a source of life when all seems dead on it? Keeping Quiet)
(e) How does Mr. Lamb react when Derry enters his garden?
(f) Which problem did the Maharaja face when he had killed seventy tigers? How did he solve it?
We know that chimps are intelligent because
What do the following utterance indicate?
(i)“I told her, through Daniel ...”
(ii)“It’s a cold,” he said finally through Tsetan.
How does the poem bring out the elusive nature of happiness in human existence?
List the characters in the play and write one or two lines about each.
Does the poet expect anything in return? What is the poet’s reward?
Write the following:
The sights mentioned in the second stanza.
Identify the speaker/character.
‘ The one that spits deadly poison straight into its opponent’s eyes.’
The boar slept until the fading sun told him it was time to get up. What does the phrase until the fading sun mean?
Find the rhyming word from the poem.
Language - ______.
