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Chapter Title: Chandni
Summary:
Introduction:
- Abbu Khan, an old man, lives alone in Almora and keeps goats as pets.
- He gives funny names to his goats and treats them like his own children.
Description of the Story:
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Abbu Khan’s Unfortunate Luck:
- Abbu Khan is unlucky with his goats as they often escape and get killed by a wolf in the hills.
- Despite his care and affection, his goats desire freedom and run away.
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Decision to Avoid Keeping Goats:
- After losing all his goats, Abbu Khan decides not to keep goats anymore due to his sorrow and frustration.
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Introduction of Chandni:
- Despite his decision, Abbu Khan feels lonely without his pets and decides to buy a young goat named Chandni.
- He believes that a young goat will stay with him longer and not run away to the hills.
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Chandni’s Desire for Freedom:
- Chandni, like the other goats, yearns for freedom and feels confined by the rope around her neck.
- She expresses her longing to Abbu Khan, but he doesn’t understand her desire to go to the hills.
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Abbu Khan’s Attempt to Keep Chandni Safe:
- Abbu Khan becomes annoyed with Chandni’s persistence and decides to confine her to a small hut to protect her from the dangers of the hills.
- However, Chandni manages to escape through a small window in the hut.
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Chandni’s Return to the Hills:
- Chandni returns to the hills where she feels a sense of belonging and freedom.
- Despite the risks, she prefers the open fields over the confinement of Abbu Khan’s hut.
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Chandni’s Brave Encounter with the Wolf:
- Chandni encounters the dangerous wolf in the hills and decides to fight rather than return to the safety of Abbu Khan’s hut.
- The fierce fight continues throughout the night, and in the morning, Chandni is found injured but victorious.
Explanation of the Text:
- The story narrates the bond between Abbu Khan and his goats, focusing on Chandni’s desire for freedom and her courageous encounter with the wolf.
- It explores themes of freedom, loneliness, and the resilience of spirit in the face of adversity.
- Chandni’s journey symbolizes the universal longing for freedom and the willingness to face challenges to attain it.
Discussion Points:
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Interpreting the Wise Old Bird’s Statement:
- The wise old bird declares Chandni as the winner. This could be interpreted as a victory of spirit over adversity. Chandni’s willingness to fight for her freedom and her courage in facing the wolf make her a winner despite the physical injuries.
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Decision of Chandni to Choose Open Field Over Confinement:
- Chandni’s decision to face the wolf rather than return to the safety of the hut is a bold one. Students can discuss whether they think it was the right decision or not, providing reasons to support their views.
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Freedom is Life:
- Students can discuss the theme of freedom in ‘Chandni’ and another story from the curriculum, ‘I Want Something in a Cage’. They can explore how freedom is portrayed in each story and discuss its importance in life.
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