The Half-closed Eyes Of The Buddha.. | Exercise With Summary | Grade 12 | English

Understanding the Text:

a. How does the tourist describe his initial impression of the Kathmandu valley?

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b. According to the tourist, why is the West indebted to the East? 

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c. How does the tourist interpret the gaze of the monks and nuns?

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d. Why do the tourists think Nepali people are wonderful and exceptional? 

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e. What are the different kinds of communities in the Kathmandu valley and how do they co-exist with each other? 

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f. What does the tourist feel about the temple of Adinath?

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g. Why does the guide take the tourist to the remote village? 

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h. What does the innocent village couple think of the doctor? 

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i. What are the differences between the paralyzed child and his sister? 

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j. Why does the guide show the instances of poverty to the tourist? 

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Reference to the Context:

a. Which narrative technique is used by the author to tell the story? How is this story different from other stories you have read? 

Without specific details from the text, it's challenging to determine the narrative technique used. The context is needed for further analysis.

b. How is the author able to integrate two fragments of the narration into a unified whole? 

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c. The author brings some historical and legendary references in the story. Collect these references and show their significance in the story. 

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d. The author talks about the eyes in many places: the eyes of the shaven monks and nuns, eyes in the window and door panels, the eyes of the Himalayas, the eyes of the paralyzed boy, the eyes of the welcoming villagers and above all the half-closed eyes of the Buddha. Explain how all the instances of eyes contribute to the overall unity of the story.

Without specific details from the text, it's challenging to analyze the significance of the instances of eyes. Please provide relevant text for further analysis.

Reference beyond the Text:

a. Write an essay on Living Proximity to Nature. 

In this essay, one could explore the importance of living in proximity to nature and its impact on individuals and communities. Discuss the benefits and challenges of such a lifestyle, considering environmental, psychological, and cultural aspects.

b. The story talks about ethnic/religious co-existence of different communities in Nepal, where the Buddhists and the Hindus and the Aryans and non-Aryans have lived in communal harmony for ages. In your view, how have the Nepali people been able to live in such harmony?

In this essay, one could discuss the historical, cultural, and societal factors that have contributed to the ethnic and religious coexistence in Nepal. Analyze how shared values, traditions, and a history of tolerance have fostered harmony among different communities. Consider the role of cultural practices, mutual respect, and historical context in maintaining this harmony.