‘The modern world is full of insecurity, fear, war, worry and stress.’ What are the ways in which we attempt to overcome them?
Nowadays everyone is surrounded by lots of insecurities, worries, stress and fear but we should not let these things ruin our future so to overcome these problems we should do things which we like to do. We can engage ourselves in some work from which we feel inner peace. We should do meditation, should follow our passion and hobbies. We can go for adventure trip and we can read comics, can watch comedy related things which will make ourselves happy. But in these days to satisfy our need we forget one important thing that is sleep, so we should take proper sleep.
We should spend time with our family members because family members are the people who can encourage and motivate us towards a good and healthy life. Every day we should do at least one hour exercise and meditation to get peace and this will make us strong enough from inside. One important factor is our diet we should also follow a good diet. So by following all these things we can overcome anxieties and all the insecurities of our life.
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?
Apparent illogicality sometimes turns out to be a futuristic projection? Discuss.
Would Charley ever go back to the ticket counter on the third level to buy tickets to Galesburg for himself and his wife?
Do you think that the third level was a medium of escape for Charley? Why?
What possible plot line could the story continue with?
What do you infer from Sam’s letter to Charley?
Will Dr Sadao be arrested on the charge of harbouring an enemy?
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?
Do you think the doctor’s final solution to the problem was the best possible one in the circumstances?
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?