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CBSE Notes for Lord Ullin’s Daughter Summary

The poem ‘Lord Ullin’s Daughter’ is a ballad which tells the tragic story of two unfortunate lovers, whose story ends in a tragedy. As the boat enters the tempestuous waters, the storm grows more fierce, the waves rise very high. Soon the storm grows fiercer and the waves get menacing. Forceful wind and the raging water sink the boat. Lord Ullin’s daughter raises one hand for help and puts the other arm around her lover.

Meanwhile Lord Ulllin reaches the shore and helplessly watches his daughter perish in the raging water before his eyes. His ‘come-back’ call and a promise of forgiveness prove to be of no avail because the lovers perish in the sea. Lord Ullin is full of remorse and regret but that proves useless after the death of his dear daughter. Please refer Lord Ullin’s Daughter Summary for more information.

CBSE Notes for The Solitary Reaper Summary

The poet cannot understand the dialect of the song, he is unable to comprehend its meaning, but is able to gauge from its sad tone that it probably relates to some unhappy memory, some battles fought long ago. The poet also feels that the song may be about the commonplace things like joys or sorrows.

The poet feels that the girl’s song would have no end and would continue forever. The poet saw the girl singing as she bent over her sickle. The song of the maiden was so mesmerising and spellbinding that it held the poet motionless and still. When the poet started mounting the hill, the song could not be heard but it left an indelible mark on the poet’s heart. For the poet, it would always remain a fresh evocative memory. The poem also shows how the appeal of music is universal. Please refer The Solitary Reaper Summary for more information.

CBSE Notes for The Road Not Taken Summary

The poet says that once, he was walking down the road and reached a fork. He could walk over one of the paths only. He took time to choose the right path. He inspected them to decide which was a better option and then chose the one which seemed less walked over. He kept the other one for some other day although he knew that he would never get the chance to walk over it. He would go further on the chosen path and not get a chance to go back on it. As he walked on the chosen path, he realized that both the paths were similar. He felt that his future depended on the choice that he made. Please refer The Road Not Taken Summary for more information.

CBSE Notes for The Brook Summary

In this poem, the brook plays the role of narrator and describes its journey. The brook proceeds on its journey slipping, sliding, gliding, dancing, lingering, gushing. The moon, the stars make it murmur. On its way, it overcomes many hurdles and obstacles but reaches its final destination in the end. The journey of the brook becomes parallel to the journey of human life.

The poet makes a reflective comment which highlights the continuity and eternal existence of the brook to the transitory nature of human life. The poet wishes to point out that just as ups and downs do not deter the brook from its journey, similarly, human beings should also take the hurdles and sorrows in their stride. Please refer The Brook Summary for more information.

CBSE Notes for Best Seller Summary

Pointing towards the book he was reading, Pescud said that the novel dealt with an American hero who falls in love with a royal princess from Europe. He believed that such romances only happened in novels because in real life, any sensible fellow will pick out a girl from the same kind of status and family. Please refer Best Seller Summary for more information.

CBSE Notes for Keeping It From Harold Summary

Jerry begs, pleads, cries and tempts Bill but he is stead fast in his decision because this fight will be covered by all newspapers and Harold will discover this secret. Tempers are running high, and at this critical moment, Harold makes his entry. Mr Jerry Fisher feels cheated, he wants his revenge. So he spills over the entire story to Harold, despite all opposition. Bill feels let down in front of his son and tells him frankly that he was not a man of wrath but just a professional boxer and he is withdrawing from his last match. Harold who had been watching all, suddenly surprises everyone.

He is angry with his parents for hiding this secret but the content of his speech takes everyone’s breath away. Harold reveals that he was betting his pocket money on the defeat of Jimmy Murphy and his friends would have been awefully proud of him, had they known that his father was ‘Young Porky’. He even requests for a photograph of his father to impress his friends. This talk encourages Jerry Fischer and Bill also goes to complete his training. Harold reverts back to playing games with his mother and continues with his affectionate chat. Please refer Keeping It From Harold Summary for more information.

CBSE Notes for The Man Who Knew Too Much Summary

In course of time, the writer and his teammates discovered more about Private Quelch. He was very competitive, wanted quick promotion and always tried to appear better than others. He read a lot, attacked his instructors with questions and on every occasion tried to belittle and overshadow others. Private Quelch’s behaviour was very condescending and he would try to appear exceptional before his seniors. Whether it was to identify an aircraft or handling of a rifle, he would tower over others and irritate them. He was unstoppable in his pretentious behaviour.  Please refer The Man Who Knew Too Much Summary for more information.

CBSE Notes for A Dog Named Duke Summary

In his first meeting with Duke, after his accident, Duke shouted, charged at Hooper and hit him above the belt, making him struggle to keep his balance. Perhaps the dog sensed his master’s need and from that moment, he never left Hooper’s side. But Hooper remained grim and didn’t reciprocate at all. One fine day, Duke appeared to be in no mood to tolerate his master’s indifference. He nudged, needled, poked and snorted. By chance, Chuck’s right hand hooked onto Duke’s collar to hold him still Duke pranced, Chuck asked Marcy to make him stand, and in a few seconds as he straightened his left foot to drag forward, he had taken a step.

Chuck was exhausted but a beginning was made. Next day, Duke walked to the end of the leash and tugged. Chuck managed to take four steps. In two weeks, both of them managed to reach the front porch and by next month, they were along the sidewalk. Seeing this progress, the doctor prescribed a course of physiotherapy with weights, pulleys and whirlpool baths. Soon Duke began walking with Hooper, without pausing and relaxing at each step. Please refer A Dog Named Duke Summary for more information.

CBSE Notes for Class 9 English Literature

As per the syllabus of Class 9 English, English Language and Literature paper (written exam) is divided into three sections carrying a total weightage of 80 marks. The remaining 20 marks of English Language and Literature paper are alloted to Assessment of Speaking and Listening Skills (ASL) which will be marked through a viva voce (oral exam) conducted by the respective teachers. Please refer CBSE Notes Class 9 English Literature Reader  for more information.

• How I Taught My Grandmother to Read Summary
• A Dog Named Duke Summary
• The Man Who Knew Too Much Summary
• Keeping It From Harold Summary
• Best Seller Summary
• The Brook Summary
• The Road Not Taken Summary
• The Solitary Reaper Summary
• Lord Ullin’s Daughter Summary
• The Seven Ages Summary
• Oh, I Wish I’d Looked After Me Teeth Summary
• Song of the Rain Summary
• Villa for Sale Summary
• The Bishop’s Candlesticks Summary

CBSE Notes for How I Taught My Grandmother to Read Summary

One day the authoress had to go to the neighbouring village for a cousin’s wedding and stayed back there for a week. When she returned, she was surprised to see her grandmother in tears. At night, the grandmother narrated how her past life, feeding and bringing up children, kept her busy, sparing no time for education of any kind. Moreover, education for girls was not considered as important in those days. Without the granddaughter, she had a tough time trying to decipher and guess the next episode of ‘Kashi Yatre’. She had felt very desperate and helpless, mutely gazing at the pictures, unable to read a single word. Please refer How I Taught My Grandmother to Read Summary for more information.