Mohammed Suleman

Let Me Not to the Marriage of True Minds (Sonnet 116) by William Shakespeare Let me not to the marriage of true minds Admit impediments; love is not love Which alters when it alteration finds, Or bends with the remover to remove. O no, it is an ever-fixèd mark That looks on tempests and is never shaken; It is the star to every wand'ring bark Whose worth's unknown, although his height be taken. Love's not time's fool, though rosy lips and cheeks Within his bending sickle's compass come. Love alters not with his brief hours and weeks, But bears it out even to the edge of doom: If this be error and upon me proved, I never writ, nor no man ever loved. This sonnet is a powerful statement about the nature of true love. Let's break it down: "Let me not to the marriage of true minds / Admit impediments." The speaker refuses to acknowledge any obstacles to the union of two people who are truly in love. "Marriage of true...

  The Rocking-horse Winner by D.H. Lawrence Understanding The Text 1. What was the reason for young Paul’s restlessness at the beginning of the story? How did it find expression? Ans: Paul was restless because he kept hearing whispers in the house saying they needed more money. He tried to help by riding his rocking horse a lot, hoping it would tell him which horses would win races. 2. Why do you think Paul’s mother was not satisfied with the yearly birthday gift of 1,000 pounds for five years? Ans: Paul's mother wasn't happy with getting 1,000 pounds each year for her birthday because: (a) She was used to spending more money. (b) She owed money to people. (c) She always wanted more, no matter how much she had. 3. What was the reason for the anxiety of Paul’s mother as he grew older? Ans: Paul's mother got worried about him as he grew up because: (a) She saw that he was getting too excited about horse racing. (b) She thought his eyes looked strange. ...

My Three Passions by Bertrand Russell From the context of the passage, guess the meaning of the words and phrases in the box wayward course ocean of anguish  verge of despair   mystic miniature unfathomable abyss   apprehend reverberate     Ans: wayward course: An unpredictable or erratic path in life. ocean of anguish: A vast, overwhelming amount of emotional pain or suffering. verge of despair: The point just before completely losing hope. mystic miniature: A small-scale representation of something spiritual or profoundly meaningful. unfathomable abyss: An immeasurably deep or incomprehensible void. In the context, it refers to the terrifying emptiness or meaninglessness one might perceive in the universe without love. apprehend: To understand or grasp (an idea). reverberate: To echo or resound repeatedly. Understanding The Text 1.       Why does Russell call the three passions ...

  My Watch by Mark Twain Tick-tock goes the clock, but Twain's timepiece marches to its own drum. Join our hapless hero as he battles bonkers watchmakers, defiant gears, and the relentless passage of time itself!   Understanding the Text 1. What was the importance of the watch to the author? Answer: The watch was very important to the author. He believed it was infallible and imperishable, having run perfectly for 18 months. It seems the author has developed an emotional attachment for the watch. 2. What were the attempts made by the author to get his watch repaired? Answer: The author made following attempts to get his watch repaired: He took it to the chief jeweler, who adjusted the regulator. He took it to a watchmaker for cleaning, oiling, and regulating. He visited another watchmaker who said the barrel was "swelled." He went to a third watchmaker who repaired the "king-bolt." He took it to a fourth watchmaker who fixed the crystal and...

  A Pair of Mustachios by Mulk Raj Anand When whiskers become weapons and facial hair fuels feuds, you know you're in for a 'stache-tastic tale. Prepare for bristling egos and a hilariously hairy situation in colonial India!   Understanding the Text 1. What do you understand of the natures of Ramanand and Azam Khan from the episode described? Answer: Ramanand is shown as a clever and flexible businessman. When dealing with Khan Azam Khan's demands, he stays calm and uses his smartness to get what he wants without directly fighting. Azam Khan is shown as a proud and stubborn person who really values his heritage and the symbol of his status—the tiger mustache. His pride often makes him make unwise choices, like pawning his valuables to keep up his honour. 2.   Identify instances in the story that show the business acumen of Ramanand. Answer: BRamanand demonstrates his business acumen by tactfully addressing Khan Azam Khan’s demands regarding the mustache. Des...