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THE ADDRESS CLASS 11 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

THE ADDRESS BY MARGA MINCO CLASS - XI (HORNBILL) QUESTIONS & ANSWERS ---------------------------------------- 1. ‘Have you come back?’ said the woman. ‘I thought that no one had come back.’ Does this statement give some clue about the story? If yes, what is it? Answer:  The statement shows that the woman and the narrator already knew each other. The story is about a girl who wants to get back her mother’s old belongings from an older woman called Mrs. Dorling. Before the war, the girl’s mother had moved her valuable things to the house of Mrs. Dorling, a trusted acquaintance. But after her mother died in the war, Mrs. Dorling thought no one would come to claim them. When the girl finally went to collect the items, she was shocked. The statement makes it clear that Mrs. Dorling is selfish, as she wants to keep the antiques even though they are not hers. She pretends not to recognize the girl and refuses to let her enter the house. 2. The story is divided into pre-War and post-...
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CHARACTER OF NILKANTA (THE CAST AWAY)

 CHARACTER STUDY OF NILKANTA


 

Nilkanta, the central figure in Rabindranath Tagore's tale 'The Castaway,' emerged from a theatrical troupe. A tempestuous night led him to the riverside abode as a castaway, his boat lost to the river's fury. Judging his age proved challenging due to his innocent countenance and lack of facial hair. However, his speech and penchant for smoking hinted that he was older than seventeen.

Quickly endearing himself to Kiran, Nilkanta provided excellent company and regaled her with his theatrical prowess. His camaraderie with mischievous village boys and adoption of a mongrel as a pet led to a series of antics. This irked Sharat and his mother. Despite Sharat's reprimands, Nilkanta remained unperturbed, finding solace in ample food and the affection lavished upon him by Kiran.


When Satish, Kiran’s brother-in-law, arrived, Kiran's focus shifted from Nilkanta to Satish, triggering Nilkanta's ire. His behavior turned hostile toward his friends and even his pet. Seeking retribution, he planned to dispose of Satish's beloved inkstand by casting it into the river. However, when the inkstand went missing from his possessions and Kiran discovered it, Nilkanta found himself unable to prove his innocence, unable to face her.

Consequently, he departed without a trace, leaving behind a perplexed community. His whereabouts remained a mystery, eluding even the authorities.

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