Questions and Answers

“To Build a Fire” by Jack London is undoubtedly an exciting, unforgettable yet tragic tale of man versus nature. Justify.

Creating the right atmosphere has been more important than the plot in Katherine Mansfield’s short story “The Singing Lesson”. Do you agree?

How has the author Katherine Mansfield successfully depicted the inner turmoil of Miss Meadows’ character in her short story “The Singing Lesson”?

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.