Practice Themes - 1.3 | English Literature: Echoes – A Collection of ISC Short Stories | ICSE Class 12 English Language & Literature
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Question 1

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What theme does 'To Build a Fire' primarily explore?

💡 Hint: Think about the environment the man is in.

Question 2

Easy

Who warns the man in 'To Build a Fire' about the cold?

💡 Hint: He has prior experience.

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Question 1

What is the primary theme of 'To Build a Fire'?

  • Man vs. Nature
  • Societal repression
  • Survival of the fittest

💡 Hint: Focus on the man's journey in a harsh environment.

Question 2

True or False: Louise Mallard feels joy upon learning about her husband's death.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about her emotional reaction.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Discuss the implications of survival versus instinct in 'To Build a Fire' and how it reflects on contemporary issues with environmental respect.

💡 Hint: Consider how society interacts with nature today.

Question 2

Evaluate how Chopin's critique of societal norms in 'The Story of an Hour' applies to modern-day gender issues.

💡 Hint: Think about modern movements for gender equality.

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