Questions and Answers

Write a note on the interior monologue of the main character as employed in Katherine Mansfield’s short story “The Singing Lesson”.

Write a note on the setting of William Somerset Maugham’s short story “Salvatore”.

Describe Salvatore’s life when he was on foreign lands for his job. Why did he come back in the middle of his service?

Write about the life of Salvatore before going to the military service as presented in Somerset Maugham’s story ‘Salvatore’.

How did Salvatore deal with the crisis that erupted in his life after he was declared unfit for further service in the sea?

What is the message the author wants to convey through his story ‘Salvatore’?

Is the title of the short story “The Singing Lesson” by Katherine Mansfield appropriate? Justify it.

How is the theme of brotherhood explored in the poem “Nine Gold Medals” by David Roth?

When was the poem ‘Television’ by Roald Dahl written?

In the short story “Quality” John Galsworthy has used the element of contrast effectively to bring out the theme of the story. Discuss.