Module 6: Honeydew - Prose & Poetry (Part 3)
The chapter explores human emotions through three stories: Jody's compassionate pursuit to care for an orphaned fawn, Hawking and Kanga's dialogue on disability and perseverance, and Bond's vivid account of the monsoon season. Each narrative underscores themes of empathy, responsibility, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
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What we have learnt
- Empathy is a driving theme in Jody's Fawn, as it emphasizes the connection between humans and animals.
- Inclusivity and the power of the human mind are central themes in A Visit to Cambridge, showcasing how individuals with disabilities can thrive.
- Descriptive writing in A Short Monsoon Diary brings the changing seasons to life, engaging the reader's senses.
Key Concepts
- -- Empathy
- The ability to understand and share the feelings of another, depicted through Jody's connection with the fawn.
- -- Inclusivity
- The practice of including people of all backgrounds, particularly those with disabilities, as highlighted by the lives of Hawking and Kanga.
- -- Descriptive Writing
- A writing style that uses sensory details to paint vivid pictures in the reader's mind, exemplified by Ruskin Bond’s diary.
- -- Narrative Poem
- A form of poetry that tells a story, characterized by rhyme and rhythm, as seen in T.S. Eliot's Macavity.
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