Ruskin Bond wrote the story "The Eyes are not Here" in 1991 about a blind narrator traveling alone by train. He enjoys conversing with a young girl who joins him, as they discuss the natural scenery. Though blind, the narrator finds the girl an interesting companion based on her voice and energy. When they reach her stop, the narrator's curiosity about her appearance is left unsatisfied when he learns from the next passenger that the girl was also blind.
The eyes have it is a short story by Ruskin Bond. The presentation contains the details about the author, the story, character sketches of the main characters and the ironies in the story.
The eyes have it is a short story by Ruskin Bond. The presentation contains the details about the author, the story, character sketches of the main characters and the ironies in the story.
Narrative Text by the 2nd group (XII IPS 3)Chun Hoa
This is me and my friend's ppt task about narrative text. I would like to share to much people, so that we can learn and know more about narrative text ;)
Writing style of khalid hosseini in ‘theIrshad Husein
a brief presentation Upon THE writing style of KHALID HOSSEINI in THE KITE RUNNER,
similes, metaphors, personification, symbolism, allusions and many more,,,,,,,,,,,,
Birth- 1934, at Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh
His publishes /work
Awards
An example of situational irony
A conversation between two characters
How tactfully they hides their disability
Reality made him feel deceived
The narrator
The girl
The fellow passenger
From Rohana to Saharanpur
The man was already aboard when the girl stepped on the train at Rohana. She was escorted by her parents who advised her to not talk to strangers. As she entered she did not even notice the narrator who was pretending to be sighted.
He gradually found enough courage to start a conversation. She was going till Saharanpur where she would be received by her aunt. She enquired the same from the narrator who told her about his visit to Dehradun and Mussoorie.
She sighed as she also loved the hilly tracts of Mussoorie in October. The narrator described the beauty of the hills, rain and flowers as the conversation continued. Pretending to be sighted, he asked the girl to describe the scene outside the train.
She quickly retorted that he should have to look outside himself. He praised her by claiming that her face was interesting. She smiled at the words as she was bored by the usual compliments about her pretty looks.
She claimed that she did not like long train journeys and was glad that her station was arriving soon. The narrator, however, was heartbroken as he wanted the journey with the girl to never end.
Soon the station arrived and as the girl prepared to exit, the narrator had a whiff of the fragrance she was wearing. He was intoxicated and perversely tried to touch her hair, but the girl said her goodbye and disembarked before he could. The new passenger entered and the narrator sat back in his seat, heartbroken and disappointed.
From Saharanpur to Dehradun.
Dejected, the narrator pushed himself toward the window again. The new passenger was a male and he did not realize the narrator’s lack of vision, much like the girl.
He broke the ice and offered his consolation for not being as pretty as the last passenger (the girl). The narrator stuck to his assessment and called her interesting. He asked about her hair but the man said he did not notice her hair.
However, the man dedicated another compliment to her by saying that she was very pretty with beautiful eyes, even though she was blind. This revelation surprised the narrator who thought about the futility of his attempts to hide his blindness in front of another blind person.
The short story “The Eyes Have It”, is an excellent example of situational Irony.
Ironically the author employs two blind people as his main characters, yet neither knows that the other is blind.
The author does not realize that the girl sitting next to him is also blind, even after listening to her parent’s advice and instructions to their daughter.
Hoping to keep her from realizing that he is blind, the author describes the scenery outside from his memories.
To continue the ruse, he tells the girl that an interesting face.
The narrator ends up
Narrative Text by the 2nd group (XII IPS 3)Chun Hoa
This is me and my friend's ppt task about narrative text. I would like to share to much people, so that we can learn and know more about narrative text ;)
Writing style of khalid hosseini in ‘theIrshad Husein
a brief presentation Upon THE writing style of KHALID HOSSEINI in THE KITE RUNNER,
similes, metaphors, personification, symbolism, allusions and many more,,,,,,,,,,,,
Birth- 1934, at Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh
His publishes /work
Awards
An example of situational irony
A conversation between two characters
How tactfully they hides their disability
Reality made him feel deceived
The narrator
The girl
The fellow passenger
From Rohana to Saharanpur
The man was already aboard when the girl stepped on the train at Rohana. She was escorted by her parents who advised her to not talk to strangers. As she entered she did not even notice the narrator who was pretending to be sighted.
He gradually found enough courage to start a conversation. She was going till Saharanpur where she would be received by her aunt. She enquired the same from the narrator who told her about his visit to Dehradun and Mussoorie.
She sighed as she also loved the hilly tracts of Mussoorie in October. The narrator described the beauty of the hills, rain and flowers as the conversation continued. Pretending to be sighted, he asked the girl to describe the scene outside the train.
She quickly retorted that he should have to look outside himself. He praised her by claiming that her face was interesting. She smiled at the words as she was bored by the usual compliments about her pretty looks.
She claimed that she did not like long train journeys and was glad that her station was arriving soon. The narrator, however, was heartbroken as he wanted the journey with the girl to never end.
Soon the station arrived and as the girl prepared to exit, the narrator had a whiff of the fragrance she was wearing. He was intoxicated and perversely tried to touch her hair, but the girl said her goodbye and disembarked before he could. The new passenger entered and the narrator sat back in his seat, heartbroken and disappointed.
From Saharanpur to Dehradun.
Dejected, the narrator pushed himself toward the window again. The new passenger was a male and he did not realize the narrator’s lack of vision, much like the girl.
He broke the ice and offered his consolation for not being as pretty as the last passenger (the girl). The narrator stuck to his assessment and called her interesting. He asked about her hair but the man said he did not notice her hair.
However, the man dedicated another compliment to her by saying that she was very pretty with beautiful eyes, even though she was blind. This revelation surprised the narrator who thought about the futility of his attempts to hide his blindness in front of another blind person.
The short story “The Eyes Have It”, is an excellent example of situational Irony.
Ironically the author employs two blind people as his main characters, yet neither knows that the other is blind.
The author does not realize that the girl sitting next to him is also blind, even after listening to her parent’s advice and instructions to their daughter.
Hoping to keep her from realizing that he is blind, the author describes the scenery outside from his memories.
To continue the ruse, he tells the girl that an interesting face.
The narrator ends up
A leaflet to promote the activities of the project Let's meet under the Spots was published by the Romanian secondary school, Liceul Cu Program Sportiv, Bacău.
CLASS-12
SUBJECT- ENGLISH
AUTHOR- KHUSHWANT SINGH
Introduction
‘Portrait of a Lady’ describes a special bond between grandmother and grandson. Khushwant Singh narrates how the relationship develops over the years, and changes as the grandson grows up and the grandmother grows older. Solitude and silence fill the grandmother's days as she distances herself from the real world. She now prefers the company of the gods and the birds. She enters a world of her own and is content with herself.
Creating context and fostering expository reach in L2 writing: approaches and...Lee Arnold
A conundrum in L2 writing classes is how to make classroom writing assignments more meaningful and extend the readership of such assignments beyond that of instructors while also expanding the range and depth to which learners write. This presentation discusses how these disparate issues may be resolved by contextualizing simple writing assignments that allow learners maximized play of imagination and expression and that can extend what I call expository reach - the breakthrough to levels of writing that may go beyond where learners had previously written. Adding further to such a dynamic is the role blogs may play in widening such writing assignments into publishable projects. Such incentives for publication may motivate learner writers towards expository reach while creating a community of readership both of learners' peers and near-peers.
The Indian economy is classified into different sectors to simplify the analysis and understanding of economic activities. For Class 10, it's essential to grasp the sectors of the Indian economy, understand their characteristics, and recognize their importance. This guide will provide detailed notes on the Sectors of the Indian Economy Class 10, using specific long-tail keywords to enhance comprehension.
For more information, visit-www.vavaclasses.com
The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdfkaushalkr1407
The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
Ethnobotany and Ethnopharmacology:
Ethnobotany in herbal drug evaluation,
Impact of Ethnobotany in traditional medicine,
New development in herbals,
Bio-prospecting tools for drug discovery,
Role of Ethnopharmacology in drug evaluation,
Reverse Pharmacology.
Unit 8 - Information and Communication Technology (Paper I).pdfThiyagu K
This slides describes the basic concepts of ICT, basics of Email, Emerging Technology and Digital Initiatives in Education. This presentations aligns with the UGC Paper I syllabus.
Read| The latest issue of The Challenger is here! We are thrilled to announce that our school paper has qualified for the NATIONAL SCHOOLS PRESS CONFERENCE (NSPC) 2024. Thank you for your unwavering support and trust. Dive into the stories that made us stand out!
Welcome to TechSoup New Member Orientation and Q&A (May 2024).pdfTechSoup
In this webinar you will learn how your organization can access TechSoup's wide variety of product discount and donation programs. From hardware to software, we'll give you a tour of the tools available to help your nonprofit with productivity, collaboration, financial management, donor tracking, security, and more.
Operation “Blue Star” is the only event in the history of Independent India where the state went into war with its own people. Even after about 40 years it is not clear if it was culmination of states anger over people of the region, a political game of power or start of dictatorial chapter in the democratic setup.
The people of Punjab felt alienated from main stream due to denial of their just demands during a long democratic struggle since independence. As it happen all over the word, it led to militant struggle with great loss of lives of military, police and civilian personnel. Killing of Indira Gandhi and massacre of innocent Sikhs in Delhi and other India cities was also associated with this movement.
We all have good and bad thoughts from time to time and situation to situation. We are bombarded daily with spiraling thoughts(both negative and positive) creating all-consuming feel , making us difficult to manage with associated suffering. Good thoughts are like our Mob Signal (Positive thought) amidst noise(negative thought) in the atmosphere. Negative thoughts like noise outweigh positive thoughts. These thoughts often create unwanted confusion, trouble, stress and frustration in our mind as well as chaos in our physical world. Negative thoughts are also known as “distorted thinking”.
Instructions for Submissions thorugh G- Classroom.pptxJheel Barad
This presentation provides a briefing on how to upload submissions and documents in Google Classroom. It was prepared as part of an orientation for new Sainik School in-service teacher trainees. As a training officer, my goal is to ensure that you are comfortable and proficient with this essential tool for managing assignments and fostering student engagement.
The Art Pastor's Guide to Sabbath | Steve ThomasonSteve Thomason
What is the purpose of the Sabbath Law in the Torah. It is interesting to compare how the context of the law shifts from Exodus to Deuteronomy. Who gets to rest, and why?
Students, digital devices and success - Andreas Schleicher - 27 May 2024..pptxEduSkills OECD
Andreas Schleicher presents at the OECD webinar ‘Digital devices in schools: detrimental distraction or secret to success?’ on 27 May 2024. The presentation was based on findings from PISA 2022 results and the webinar helped launch the PISA in Focus ‘Managing screen time: How to protect and equip students against distraction’ https://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/education/managing-screen-time_7c225af4-en and the OECD Education Policy Perspective ‘Students, digital devices and success’ can be found here - https://oe.cd/il/5yV
4. About the author
RUSKIN BOND had been closely associated with an India right
from his birth and lives in Dehradun presently.
His father encouraged him to read books and took him on hikes
in the hills so that he could be close to nature.
He has many works to his credit like A Face in the Dark, The
Room in the Roof, The Raj, The Eyes are not Here, A Season
of Ghosts, etc.
5. “THE EYES ARE NOT HERE” was written by RUSKIN BOND in the year
1991.
once upon a time, in the month of October, the narrator
was travelling all alone to Rohana, there was the pleasant change to have
the company of a young girl in the compartment. His parents bid her
goodbye headed to , presented a lovely at the station and were anxious
about her well-being and advised her a lot regarding where to keep her
belongings , not to lean out of the windows ,and avoid talking to strangers.
As the narrator was blind, he could smell the fragrance
and imagined how the girl look like. The narrator predicted that the girl
weared slipper’s as per the sound of the slipper’s.
Once the train left the station, the narrator started a
conversation asking if she too was going to Dehra. The voice startled her as
she thought her to be alone in the compartment. The girl told him that she
was going to Saharanpur where her aunt would come to take her home.
6. She also envied the narrator as the hills of
Missouri, where he was headed to, presented a lovely sight in
October(the present month).
After the journey progressed, the narrator asked
the girl to describe the beauty; which can be captured through the
window. The girl wanted the narrator see himself. They spent a lot time
talking abut trees, animals, and natural beauty.
After some more chit-chat’s, the narrator told her;
quite daringly(as he was blind and couldn’t have known her face for
sure) that she had an interesting face. She was happy at this and
replied that it was indeed a welcome deviation from the often
repeated:”You have a pretty face”.
The narrator was enjoying the girl’s company be a
lot because of her voice and energy.
Soon it was the time for the girl to bid Goodbye as
the train arrived at her destination . He didn’t want her to leave and got
curious about her looks, mainly her hair. But she got down and a new
person entered the compartment and apologized, as a matter of fact, for
not being as attractive a travelling companion as his predecessor.
7. When the narrator asked him if the girl had her hair
long or short, he replied with interest that he hadn’t notice her hair, but he
had notice her eyes , which were beautiful but of no use , as she was
completely blind.
