Why is Antarctica the place to go to, to understand the earth’s present, past and future?
By knowing the history of Antarctica we can know the fact that millions of years ago how earth got divided into earth masses. We can understand how nature works, the major part of the Antarctica consists of ice masses which consists carbon in the depth which are helpful in understanding the past, present and gives the visualization of future of the earth.
The story is a satire on the conceit of those in power. How does the author employ the literary device of dramatic irony in the story?
What makes Jack feel caught in an uglymiddle position?
Why is an adult’s perspective on life different from that of a child’s?
Apparent illogicality sometimes turns out to be a futuristic projection? Discuss.
Do you think that the third level was a medium of escape for Charley? Why?
Do you see an intersection of time and space in the story?
How would you describe the behaviour of the Maharaja’s minions towards him? Do you find them truly sincere towards him or are they driven by fear when they obey him? Do we find a similarity in today’s political order?
What is the moral issue that the story raises?
There are moments in life when we have to make hard choices between our roles as private individuals and as citizens with a sense of national loyalty. Discuss with reference to the story you have just read.
What is the author’s indirect comment on subjecting innocent animals to the willfulness of human beings?
What does the third level refers to?
What were the precautions taken for the smooth conduct of the examination?
‘Take care of the small things and the big things will take care of themselves.’ What is the relevance of this statement in the context of the Antarcticenvironment?
The two accounts that you read above are based in two distant cultures. What is the commonality of theme found in both of them?
What do you think was Jo’s problem?
Apparent illogicality sometimes turns out to be a futuristic projection? Discuss.
Who is Jo? How does she respond to her father’s story-telling?
What is the moral issue that the story raises?
What explains the attitude of the General in the matter of the enemy soldier? Was it human consideration, lack of national loyalty, dereliction of duty or simply self-absorption?
Reflecting on the story, what did you feel about Evans’ having the last laugh?