What actions of the schoolmates change the author’s understanding of life and people, and comfort him emotionally? How does his loneliness vanish and how does he start participating in life?
The schoolmates were genuinely connected to the author in spite of not knowing him well. They helped the author by collecting supplies, books and the clothes. He started making new friends and also went to their houses. He realized that people around him were good and very supportive. He was overwhelmed by their love and cooperation. The feeling of fear and insecurity got disappeared and confidence took over. Everything seemed to be okay now.
Who is the real culprit according to the king? Why does he escape punishment?
Lushkoff is earning thirty five roubles a month. How is he obliged to Sergei for this?
Do you think the feeling of depression Johnsy has is common among teenagers?
Has Lushkoff become a beggar by circumstance or by choice?
How does Iswaran describe the uprooted tree on the highway? What effect does he want to create in his listeners?
Can you think of some other ending for the story?
What reasons does he give to Sergei for his telling lies?
Why does the author say, “Toto was not the sort of pet we could keep for long”?
How does the guru manage to save his disciple’s life?
Why did the swallow not leave the prince and go to Egypt?
What does the swallow see when it flies over the city?
How does the guru manage to save his disciple’s life?
Why does the author say that Iswaran seemed to more than make up for the absence of a TV in Mahendra’s living quarters?
Why does the disciple decide to stay in the Kingdom of Fools? Is it a good idea?
When does he realise that he has lost his way? How have his anxiety and insecurity been described?
Why does the Happy Prince send a ruby for the seamstress? What does the swallow do in the seamstress’ house?
Behrman has a dream. What is it? Does it come true?
What is the meaning of “My cat was back and so was I”? Had the author gone anywhere? Why does he say that he is also back?
Has Lushkoff become a beggar by circumstance or by choice?
What havoc has the super cyclone wreaked in the life of the people of Orissa?