TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA
THEME
An account of the indomitable courage and fortitude of two young boys of tender age, the story deals with the theme that it is not span of years but the strength of character that lends finesse to the texture of life. Focusing one’s attention to the solution rather than the problem helps one get over the most challenging hardships of life.
MESSAGE
The story conveys the message that sacrifice, sincerity and devotion not only add dignity to an
individual’s life but they give a new hope for humanity. The dividend of this investment thus is huge
and wholesome and at the same time it influences one’s fellow beings with its inspirational power.
I Read the following extracts and answer the given questions.
a) “They were childish enough, and in many ways quite artless. Jacopo was as lively as a squirrel. Nicola’s smile was steady and engaging. Yet in both these boyish faces there was a seriousness which was far beyond their years.”
i) Why does the narrator call them ‘childish’ and ‘artless’?
ii) Contrast the different styles of Nicola and Jacopo.
iii) What is the antonym of the word ‘artful’ in the passage?
b) “Of course, everything is so difficult now, food so scarce and dear we could not keep going unless we charged a fee.”
i) Who is the speaker and who is the listener?
ii) Why was food so expensive?
iii) For what purpose does the speaker need to charge a fee?
c). “I waited outside until the boys rejoined me, then drove them back to the city. They sat beside me, not speaking. For my part, I did not say a word.”
i) Where did the narrator wait for the boys?
ii) Why did the boys not speak?
iii). Which word in the extract is the antonym of ‘separated’ ?
II. Short Answer Questions: (30-40 words)
1. How can you say that the two boys were willing workers?
2. How did Luigi show his disapproval on seeing the two boys and why?
3. How did the narrator discover the family background of the two boys? How did the war affect their family?
III. Long Answer Question: (100-120 words)
Appearances are deceptive. Discuss with reference to the two boys.
IV. Value Based Question (120-150 words)
Nicola and Jacopo taught the narrator the noble values of love, faith and trust. Inspired by their ethics he decides to write an article. Imagine you are the narrator and write an article in about 150 words
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