Vol - II - IT@School

is important - Now! It is the most important time
because it is the only time when we have any power.
The most necessary man is he with whom you are,
for no man knows whether he will ever have dealings
with any one else; and the most important affair is,
to do him good, because for that purpose alone was
man sent in to this life!’
Notes
What are the changes in the attitude
of the King after his meeting with
the hermit?
Pause & Reflect
The literary club of your school has decided to enact a play based
on the story ‘Three Questions.’ Prepare a script for the drama.
What does the word ‘Now’ signify?
Pause &
Reflect
Read the story once again and make
brief notes on the following.
In Tolstoy’s story, the king gets the answers for his questions
when he has done a right task at the right time with the right
person. Let’s see, how time and situation prompted a man to
learn and discover new methods of living. Read ‘The
Adventures of Robinson Crusoe’ by Daniel Defoe given in
the extended reading section on Page 156.
· The setting
· The character
· The events
1. ..............................................................
2. ..............................................................
..............................................................
· Theme
· Point of view
· The beginning
· The ending
Being One with Nature
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