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Unit Five : Identity, Gender and Ethnicity
Malini
Rabindranath Tagore
The Magic of Words
Unit Five : Identity, Gender and Ethnicity
Malini
Rabindranath Tagore
The Magic of Words
Rabindranath Tagore is a Bengali Indian poet, writer and philosopher. He was born is 1861 and died in Calcutta (now Kolkata). He is famous for his poetic works, philosophical plays, novels and short stories. The poetic play, Malini, is a story of love and hatred. It also deals with the topics such as religion, faith, friendship, devotion, sacrifice, forgiveness, loyalty, betrayal, etc.
Questions for Practice
- Write a character sketch of Supriya.
- Were Brahmins demanding the banishment of Malini?
- Draw a character sketch of Kemankar.
- Why does Kemankar kill his dear friend Supriya?
- Draw a character sketch of Supriya. (Malini)
- Why does Malini ask the king to forgive Kemankar at the end of the play?
- The play "Malini" ends with Malini's words" "Father, forgive Kemankar." Do you think the king will forgive Kemankar? Discuss.
- What was the revolt against? Against Malini? Against the king? Against Buddhism? Explain. (Malini)
- Why do you think Malini asked for her own banishment from the palace?
- Why does Malini call upon her father to forgive Kemankar? Do you think the king will forgive Kemankar? Discuss.
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thanks for all the questions with answer. :) keep blogging (y)
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DeleteFor the Charecter of Malini and Supriya is this enough for writing in a 10 marks questions??
ReplyDeleteAbout 25 marks comes from the Magic of Words. Two questions of 10 marks (2 X 10 = 20 ) and 3 questions of 5 marks (3 X 5 = 35), all total 35 marks ....................... On Q.N.4 Three questions are asked but you have to do Two questions carrying of 10 marks each and On Q.N.5 five questions are asked , in of them you have to do three questions carrying 5 marks each.Your answer also be like the weight of question. Its depends upon the checker on evaluation .. But keep in mind that be in circle of question what it had demanded. You will get satisfactory marks.. Thanks ....
DeleteThanks for all question and answer...
ReplyDeletePlease answer this question. ..
ReplyDeleteDescribe Malini as poetic play.