✅ Mixed Chapter – Value-Based &

Character-Based (120 Words Each)

Q1. Lencho and Nelson Mandela are both determined individuals.

Ans:
Lencho, in A Letter to God, shows blind faith and determination as he waits
for help after the hailstorm destroys his crop. Despite receiving less than he
hoped for, his belief remains unshaken. Similarly, Mandela in A Long Walk to
Freedom remains committed to freeing his nation despite 27 years of
imprisonment. Both characters teach us the value of perseverance. While
Lencho shows unwavering trust in justice (though naïvely), Mandela
demonstrates determination rooted in sacrifice and clarity of purpose. The
comparison highlights how faith—whether spiritual or political—can empower
people to fight adversity. These stories inspire us to hold on to hope and
courage in the face of life’s toughest challenges.

Q2. Compare the themes of internal conflict in The Thief's Story and
Tiger in the Zoo. How do these stories explore the value of freedom?

Ans:
In The Thief's Story, Hari Singh experiences internal conflict between
continuing his dishonest life and embracing the kindness shown by Anil. His
guilt leads him to change. In A Tiger in the Zoo, the tiger too faces internal
frustration—he is majestic by nature, but captivity dulls his spirit. Both
portray the importance of freedom—not just physical, but emotional and
moral. The tiger’s cage mirrors Hari’s struggle, where both feel trapped—one
by bars, the other by guilt. Freedom is shown not as just the ability to roam,
but to choose right over wrong. The stories together reflect how true growth
—whether of a person or a creature—requires the dignity of freedom.

Q3. The doctors in The Triumph of Surgery and A Letter to God deal
with helplessness in different ways. Compare their reactions and
values.
Ans:
In The Triumph of Surgery, Dr. Herriot observes Tricki’s deteriorating health
due to overfeeding but acts sensibly—he removes Tricki from the pampered
environment and restores his health with discipline and care. On the other
hand, in A Letter to God, the postmaster, though amused by Lencho’s letter,
responds with empathy and collects money to help him. Both characters
represent compassion and practical wisdom. While Herriot solves the
problem medically, the postmaster helps emotionally and socially. Their
actions teach us that helping others doesn’t always require heroism—just
empathy, effort, and responsible decision-making. These characters model
how we can serve others meaningfully by understanding their unique
struggles and doing our part sincerely.

Q4. How are the poems Dust of Snow and Fire and Ice similar in
their message about human emotions and reactions?

Ans:
Both Dust of Snow and Fire and Ice explore how emotions shape human
lives. In Dust of Snow, a small act of nature changes the poet’s mood,
showing how positivity can emerge unexpectedly and transform a bad day.
Fire and Ice, on the other hand, discusses how powerful emotions like hatred
and desire can destroy the world—literally or metaphorically. While one
poem is hopeful and healing, the other is cautionary. Yet, both reveal the
impact of emotions—either to uplift or ruin. The poems suggest that while
emotions are powerful, they must be understood and managed wisely. The
key value is emotional awareness—recognizing feelings and choosing
responses that lead to peace, not destruction.

Q5. How do Nelson Mandela, The Thief’s Story, and Dust of Snow
present the theme of transformation through experience?

Ans:
Each of these pieces showcases personal transformation. Nelson Mandela
transforms from a carefree youth into a freedom fighter after seeing racial
injustice. In The Thief’s Story, Hari Singh’s transformation from a thief to an
honest boy occurs due to Anil’s silent trust and care. In Dust of Snow, the
poet’s bad mood changes due to a crow’s snowflake—an unexpected, small
moment. These transformations, big or small, reflect how experiences—
especially those involving kindness or realization—can alter perspectives.
Whether it’s a life of struggle, an act of compassion, or nature’s subtle
magic, the stories show that people change not by force, but by inner
awakening. The value is that openness to growth can come from the
simplest experiences.

Q6. Both "A Letter to God" and "A Long Walk to Freedom" portray
strong beliefs—one in divine justice and one in human dignity.
Discuss how these stories explore faith and resilience.

In "A Letter to God," Lencho’s strong belief in divine justice plays a central
role in the narrative. After a hailstorm destroys his crops, Lencho writes a
letter to God, asking for help. His unwavering faith in God’s ability to deliver
justice leads him to trust that his request will be answered. Despite the
disappointment of receiving less than he expected, Lencho’s resilience in
believing that God will still provide reflects the strength of his faith in divine
intervention.

In contrast, "A Long Walk to Freedom" emphasizes human dignity and