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 🌿 The Enemy – Summary (in English) Author: Pearl S. Buck Summary : “The Enemy” is a story set in Japan during World War II. It revolves around Dr. Sadao Hoki, a skilled Japanese surgeon, and his wife Hana. One night, a wounded American soldier, Tom, drifts to the shore near their house. Despite being an enemy soldier, Dr. Sadao decides to save his life, following his duty as a doctor. Hana, though frightened, helps him operate on the soldier. They take great risks because helping an American was considered treason during the war. The servants in their house leave in protest, fearing punishment. After the soldier recovers, Sadao fears he might be caught. He reports the situation to the General, who secretly promises to have the soldier killed to protect Sadao. But the General forgets due to his illness. Finally, Sadao helps the soldier escape safely by giving him food, a boat, and clothes. In the end, Sadao feels relief but also questions the cruelty of war and the meaning of huma...

  A Photograph  📜 Poem: “A Photograph” – Shirley Toulson Stanza 1: The cardboard shows me how it was When the two girl cousins went paddling, Each one holding one of my mother’s hands, And she the big girl – some twelve years or so. All three stood still to smile through their hair At the uncle with the camera. A sweet face, My mother’s, that was before I was born. And the sea, which appears to have changed less, Washed their terribly transient feet. ✴️ Meaning (English) The poet looks at an old photograph fixed on a cardboard frame. It shows her mother as a twelve-year-old girl standing on the seashore with her two cousins. They were paddling in the water, smiling at the camera held by their uncle. The sea has remained the same, but the girls’ lives have changed — symbolising the short-lived nature of human life. ✴️ अर्थ (हिन्दी में) कवयित्री एक पुराने फोटो कार्डबोर्ड को देखती है जिसमें उसकी माँ बारह वर्ष की उम्र में अपनी दो चचेरी बहनों के साथ समुद्र-तट पर खड़ी है। तीनों मुस...

  From the Diary of Anne Frank  Summary in English (Class 10 – HBSE Haryana) 1. Introduction Extract from The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank. Written during World War II while hiding from Nazis. 2. Background Anne Frank lived in Amsterdam. Went into hiding with family in 1942. Diary reflects her true emotions, fears, and hopes. 3. Main Events Talks about her school life, teachers, and classmates. Shares relationship with parents and sister. Expresses wish to become a writer and leave her mark. 4. Themes Innocence of childhood. Suffering of Jews under Nazi rule. Importance of freedom and education. Power of hope, courage, and self-expression. 5. Conclusion Diary is a universal message of courage and humanity. Teaches tolerance, optimism, and value of life. --- सारांश हिंदी में (कक्षा 10 – HBSE हरियाणा) 1. परिचय यह अंश The Diary of a Young Girl से लिया गया है। द्वितीय विश्व युद्ध के समय लिखा गया जब ऐन नाज़ियों से छिपी थीं। 2. पृष्ठभूमि ऐन फ्रैंक एम्स्टर्डम में रहती थीं। 194...

  The Sound Of Music in english and hindi  📘 Summary in English Chapter Title: The Sound of Music Part-1: Evelyn Glennie Listens to Sound without Hearing It Part-2: The Shehnai of Bismillah Khan  --- Part 1 – Evelyn Glennie Evelyn Glennie is a Scottish percussionist who lost her hearing gradually by the age of eleven due to nerve damage.  Despite her hearing impairment, she was determined to pursue music. She learns to “feel” sound through her body rather than hearing it with her ears.  With encouragement from percussionist Ron Forbes, she studies at the Royal Academy of Music, London, and achieves top grades.  She gives performances, even free concerts, and receives many awards (e.g. “Soloist of the Year” by the Royal Philharmonic Society in 1991) as a recognition of her extraordinary musical ability.  --- Part 2 – Bismillah Khan Ustad Bismillah Khan is a legendary Indian shehnai player. He popularized the shehnai, creating beautiful tunes and impro...