Module 7: Literature - Footprints Without Feet

This section introduces 'Footprints Without Feet' as a supplementary reader to enhance literary comprehension and critical thinking through a series of engaging narratives.

A Triumph Of Surgery - James Herriot

This section narrates the story of Mr. Herriot, a veterinarian, as he treats Tricki, an overindulged dog belonging to Mrs. Pumphrey, highlighting the perils of overindulgence and the importance of proper care.

Character Sketches

This section provides detailed character sketches from various stories in 'Footprints Without Feet', illustrating their personalities and motivations.

Themes And Moral Lessons

This section discusses the key themes and moral lessons from various stories in the supplementary reader 'Footprints Without Feet'.

Approach To Answering Questions

This section discusses how to effectively approach and answer questions based on narratives in 'Footprints Without Feet', focusing on character analysis, thematic exploration, and moral lessons.

The Thief’s Story - Ruskin Bond

In 'The Thief's Story,' a young thief named Hari Singh experiences a profound change after meeting Anil, a kind-hearted writer who teaches him about trust and personal integrity.

Plot Summary

This section provides detailed plot summaries for key stories in the supplementary reader 'Footprints Without Feet', including insights on characters, themes, and moral lessons.

Character Sketches

This section delves into detailed character sketches of key figures from various stories in the 'Footprints Without Feet' supplementary reader, highlighting their traits, motivations, and roles.

Themes And Moral Lessons

This section explores key themes and moral lessons presented in various stories from the supplementary reader 'Footprints Without Feet.'

Approach To Answering Questions

This section outlines effective strategies for answering questions related to the stories in 'Footprints Without Feet.'

The Midnight Visitor - Robert Arthur

The story highlights the cleverness of Ausable, a secret agent who uses wit to outsmart an intruder, subverting the typical spy narrative.

Plot Summary

This section provides concise summaries of various literary works focused on key plot points and themes.

Character Sketches

This section delves into character sketches from selected narratives in "Footprints Without Feet," emphasizing the traits and roles of key characters.

Themes And Moral Lessons

This section examines key themes and moral lessons from various stories in 'Footprints Without Feet,' highlighting their significance in understanding human nature and society.

Approach To Answering Questions

This section provides guidelines on how to effectively answer questions related to the stories in 'Footprints Without Feet'.

A Question Of Trust - Victor Canning

The story follows Horace Danby, a respectable locksmith and part-time thief, whose trust in a lady dressed in red leads to his downfall.

Plot Summary

This section provides plot summaries of various stories, highlighting characters, themes, and moral lessons.

Character Sketches

This section provides an in-depth exploration of character sketches for key figures in the stories from 'Footprints Without Feet,' highlighting their motivations, traits, and contributions to the narratives.

Themes And Moral Lessons

This section explores the various key themes and moral lessons presented in the stories from 'Footprints Without Feet,' highlighting lessons about human nature, relationships, and ethics.

Approach To Answering Questions

This section provides guidance on how to effectively approach and answer questions related to the narratives in the supplementary reader, 'Footprints Without Feet.'

Footprints Without Feet - H.g. Wells

The story revolves around Griffin, a scientist who turns himself invisible and subsequently misuses his newfound ability, leading to chaos and crime.

Plot Summary

This section provides plot summaries of the stories from the supplementary reader 'Footprints Without Feet'. Each summary highlights the key events, character motivations, and moral lessons.

Character Sketches

This section provides detailed character sketches from selected stories in the 'Footprints Without Feet' reader, highlighting the characters' traits, motivations, and development.

Themes And Moral Lessons

This section explores the key themes and moral lessons presented in the stories of 'Footprints Without Feet'.

Approach To Answering Questions

This section outlines effective strategies for responding to questions related to the narratives in 'Footprints Without Feet,' emphasizing analysis of character roles, treatment methods, and moral lessons.

The Making Of A Scientist - Robert W. Peterson

This section explores the scientific journey of Richard Ebright, highlighting the importance of curiosity, support, and perseverance in scientific discovery.

Plot Summary

This section presents plot summaries for key stories from 'Footprints Without Feet' that highlight themes of character transformation, ethical dilemmas, and moral lessons.

Character Sketches

This section delves into the character sketches of key figures in the stories from 'Footprints Without Feet', analyzing their traits, motivations, and significance.

Themes And Moral Lessons

This section explores key themes and moral lessons found in the stories of the 'Footprints Without Feet' reader.

Literary Devices

This section explores various literary devices used in literature, illustrating how they enhance narrative and thematic depth.

Approach To Answering Questions

This section outlines strategies for effectively answering questions related to the narratives in the supplementary reader 'Footprints Without Feet', including key concepts such as character motivations, themes, and moral dilemmas.

The Necklace - Guy De Maupassant

The story narrates the tragic fall of Mathilde Loisel, a woman who sacrifices everything to appear wealthy, only to discover the harsh consequences of her vanity.

Plot Summary

This section provides detailed summaries of several stories from 'Footprints Without Feet,' highlighting key plots, characters, themes, and moral lessons.

Character Sketches

This section provides detailed character sketches and thematic analyses of various stories within the supplementary reader 'Footprints Without Feet.'

Themes And Moral Lessons

This section explores the key themes and moral lessons conveyed in the stories within 'Footprints Without Feet.'

Literary Devices

This section explores various literary devices, their definitions, and their use in storytelling.

Approach To Answering Questions

This section outlines effective strategies for answering questions related to the narratives in 'Footprints Without Feet.'

The Hack Driver - Sinclair Lewis

In 'The Hack Driver', a naive city clerk is tricked by a clever con artist posing as a local hack driver while searching for a key witness in a legal case.

Plot Summary

This section provides brief but comprehensive plot summaries of selected stories from 'Footprints Without Feet,' highlighting characters, themes, and moral lessons.

Character Sketches

The section discusses character sketches of pivotal figures in the short stories from 'Footprints Without Feet,' highlighting their traits and roles.

Themes And Moral Lessons

This section provides an analysis of key themes and moral lessons from selected stories in the supplementary reader 'Footprints Without Feet', highlighting the characters' developments and the ethical implications of their actions.

Literary Devices

This section introduces various literary devices, explaining their significance in enhancing narratives and readers' understanding.

Approach To Answering Questions

This section outlines effective strategies for answering questions based on the narratives presented in the supplementary reader 'Footprints Without Feet'.

Bholi - K.a. Abbas

Bholi, a girl with a speech impediment and disfigurement, transforms from being neglected to empowered through education, rejecting a marriage proposal that compromises her self-respect.

Plot Summary

The section provides plot summaries of ten thought-provoking stories, exploring key themes and character motivations.

Character Sketches

This section presents character sketches from various stories in 'Footprints Without Feet,' analyzing their traits, motivations, and roles.

Themes And Moral Lessons

This section explores key themes and moral lessons found in the stories from 'Footprints Without Feet,' emphasizing character motivations, societal implications, and ethical considerations.

Literary Devices

This section introduces various literary devices used in literature, providing insights on their significance and application in storytelling.

Approach To Answering Questions

This section outlines effective strategies for answering questions related to the stories in 'Footprints Without Feet', focusing on the demand for critical thinking and textual evidence.

The Book That Saved The Earth - Claire Boiko

The play humorously depicts a Martian invasion that is thwarted by misunderstandings related to a children's book.

Plot Summary

This section provides plot summaries, character sketches, themes, and moral lessons for various stories in the 'Footprints Without Feet' supplementary reader.

Character Sketches

This section encapsulates character sketches from various stories found in 'Footprints Without Feet', exploring key characters and their traits.

Themes And Moral Lessons

This section highlights key themes and moral lessons from various stories in the supplementary reader 'Footprints Without Feet', exploring the implications of character behavior, ethical dilemmas, and societal commentary.

Literary Devices

This section explores the concept of literary devices, highlighting their importance in enhancing storytelling and contributing to the themes and depth of literary works.

Approach To Answering Questions

This section provides strategies for effectively answering questions related to the narratives in 'Footprints Without Feet'.

General Approach To Answering Questions For Footprints Without Feet (Supplementary Reader)

This section provides a structured approach to answering questions related to the narratives in 'Footprints Without Feet,' emphasizing critical analysis and support from textual evidence.