Understanding "The Fight" by Ruskin Bond
Ruskin Bond, an eminent Indian author, resides in Landour, Mussoorie. Recognized for his contribution to children's literature, he has received prestigious awards for his works. "The Fight" explores themes of hostility and resolution, providing insight into the value of sharing and joy.
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Lesson 6 (It so happened) The Fight By Ruskin Bond
About the Author Ruskin Bond (born 19 May 1934) is an Indian author of British descent. He lives with his adopted family in Landour, Mussoorie, India. The Indian Council for Child Education has recognised his role in the growth of children's literature in India. He was awarded the Sahitya Academy Award in 1992 for Our Trees Still Grow in Dehra, his novel in English. He was awarded the Padma Shri in 1999 and the Padma Bhushan in 2014.
Key Words contd. interminably: endlessly parched: hot and dry translucency: clarity (possible to see through) torrent: rushing stream (of water) cascading: coming down (like a waterfall) trickle: weak or thin flow of water wallowed: rolled about (in mud or dirty water) quench: cool (his body)
Key Words contd. thickset: stout/ solidly built taken aback: surprised hostility: ill will/enmity impasse: (also pronounced ampass) deadlock; place or position from which there is no way out penetrated: gone through/into frenzied: violent
Key words contd. muster: (here) use; collect or gather staggered: felt weak/unsteady (due to the blow) assailant: the person who attacks; (here) enemy/ adversary swaying: moving from side to side (in the fight) spluttering: speaking quickly/confusedly
Key words contd. exhaustion: tiredness/fatigue tremendous: great rapid: quick/fast inspiration: (here) a new idea scowled: looked angrily adversary: opponent/enemy ferocity: fierceness (suggesting anger/cruelty) acquiesce: accept quietly
Key words contd. vigour: strength treading water: keeping oneself upright in deep water by moving the feet feat: clever act; special skill plunge: jump conceded: admitted seer: same as ser, a unit of weight used previously in India. A ser, a little less than a litre, was one-fortieth of a maund
Objective Students will be able to: Understand the theme of the lesson- Sharing is joy Sequence events Enhance vocabulary Complete exercise at the end of the story
Key points The lesson is about two boys fighting with each other for supremacy but become friends when they realise they can learn a lot from each other and there is no harm in sharing a pool.
Learning Outcomes Understand author s style of writing. Infer, analyze and evaluate text. Enhance effective functional communication To sensitize students about the social responsibility of a successful person. Assume responsibility as responsible global citizens.
