Why We Travel
1.7 Why We Travel We travel initially, to lose ourselves; and we travel, next, to find ourselves. We travel to open our hearts and eyes and learn more about the world than our Newspaper will accommodate. We travel to bring what little we can, in our ignorance and knowledge, to those parts of the globe whose riches are differently dispersed. And we travel, in essence, to become young fools again-to slow time down and get taken in and fall in love once more. The beauty of this whole process (how we enjoy travelling) was best described, perhaps, before people even took to frequent flying, by George Santayana in his lapidary (important/related) essay, “The Philosophy of Travel.” We “need sometimes,” the Harvard philosopher wrote, “to escape (get free from) into open solitudes (loneliness), into aimlessness (without purpose or direction:), into the moral holiday (going is tough, or could turn tough at any moment/enjoying adventurous holiday) of running some pure hazard (risk), in order to sharpen the edge of life, to taste hardship, and to be compelled (force) to work desperately (seriously) for a moment at no matter (it is of no importance) what.” Few of us ever forget the connection (difference) between “travel” and “travail,” (painful or laborious effort) Travel in that sense guides us toward a better balance of wisdom and compassion (feeling/expectation) - of seeing the world clearly, and yet feeling it truly. For seeing without feeling can obviously (clearly) be uncaring (not feeling interest in or attaching importance to something); while feeling without seeing can be blind (lacking perception, awareness, or judgement). Yet for me the first great joy of travelling is simply the luxury of leaving all my beliefs and certainties (thoughts of the people) at home, and seeing everything I thought I knew in a different light (way/ A way of presenting or perceiving something such that it appears differently to the way it would appear by an alternative presentation or perception), and from a crooked (out of place) angle. Though it’s fashionable (representing a current popular style) nowadays to draw a distinction between the “tourist” and the “traveler,” perhaps the real distinction lies between those who leave their assumptions (a thing or thought without proof/information / धरणा) at home, and those who don’t (leave assumptions). Among those who don’t, a tourist is just someone who complains, “Nothing here is the way it is at home,” while a traveler is one who grumbles, “Everything here is the same as it is in Cairo - or Cuzco (कुज्को) or Kathmandu.” It’s all very much the same. But for the rest of us, the sovereign (sovin/ supreme/ great) freedom of travelling comes from the fact that it whirls (move) you around and turns you upside down, and stands everything you took for granted (to accept without question or objection) on its head. If a diploma can famously be a passport (to a journey through hard realism), a passport can be a diploma (for a crash course in cultural relativism (information). [One can acquire permission (passport) to travel to foreign countries for educational purposes based on her academic achievements (diploma) and travelling to foreign countries enriches one the most regarding the knowledge and wisdom of the world.] And the first lesson we learn on the road, whether we like it or not, is how provisional (temporary) and provincial (small area) are the things we imagine to be universal (must be given a great importance). We travel, then, in part just to shake up our complacencies (कम्प्लेसन्सी /आत्मसंतुष्टता/ feeling of quiet pleasure or security) by seeing all the moral and political urgencies (importance), the life-and-death dilemmas (a situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives / दुविधा), that we seldom have to face at home. And we travel to fill in the gaps left by tomorrow’s headlines (to get more information which we read in the newspaper). When you drive down the streets of Port-au-Prince (the capital and most populous city of Haiti.), for example, where there is almost no paving (a surface made up of flat stones laid in a pattern) your notions of the Internet and a “one world order” grow usefully revised. Travel is the best way we have of rescuing the humanity of places, and saving them from abstraction शून्यमनस्कता (the quality of dealing with ideas rather than events) and ideology. And in the process, we also get saved from abstraction ourselves, and come to see how much we can bring to the places we visit, and how much we can become a kind of carrier pigeon (a gullible person/ messanger) - an anti-Federal Express (a major American cargo airline), if you like - in transporting back and forth (to and fro/ around) what every culture needs. I find that I always take Michael Jordan (US basketball player) posters to Kyoto(an industrial city in central Japan), and bring woven ikebana (इकेबाना / the art of Japanese flower arrangement) baskets back to California. But more significantly, we carry values and beliefs and news to the places we go, and in many parts of the world, we become walking video screens and living newspapers, the only channels that can take people out of the censored limits of their homelands. In closed or impoverished इम्पावरिश्ट (गरीब) places, like Pagan(पेगन) or Lhasa (the capital of Tibet) or Havana(the capital of Cuba,), we are the eyes and ears of the people we meet, their only contact with the world outside and, very often, the closest, quite literally, they will ever come to Michael Jackson or Bill Clinton. Not the least of the challenges of travel, therefore, is learning how to import - and export - dreams with tenderness (kindness). By now all of us have heard (too often) the old Proust प्रोस्ट (French novelist) line about how the real voyage (a long journey involving travel by sea or in space) of discovery consists not in seeing new places but in seeing
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Index Add a header to begin generating the table of contents Q.4.C (3) Expansion of idea – 4 Marks. How to write the Expansion of idea. 1] Give the suitable title. 2] Explain the meaning of the given phrase or statement in your words in the first paragraph. (introduction) 3] In the second paragraph write a moral story related to the phrase or statement. 4] illustrate the idea and finally end your answer with a moral / message. 5] Write the answer in 4 to 5 paragraphs. (in 120 - 150 words). Expansion of Idea - 1 Expand the ideas of ‘Friends – a real treasure ’. (A Friend In Need Is A Friend Indeed.) Hints: Explain the concept (introduction), give example (related story) , illustrated the idea and give moral. Ans: ‘Friends – a real treasure. This proverb means a friend who stands by us in our risk or difficult condition. Or we can say: if someone supports you, in such conditions that's a real friend. In our life, we have so many friends. But all friends are not true. The following story proves it. Once upon a time, two friends had great love for each other and promised to help each other, in the hour of need. They were passing through a deep forest, suddenly a bear came in front of them. One of them climbed a tree, leaving his friend alone. The other friend was unable to climb the tree, he laid on the ground and held his breath pretending to be dead. The bear came up to him and smelt him. Found him a dead, the bear left the place. Then the other friend came down and asked, "What did the bear say to you?" The friend replied that the bear warned me not to trust someone who leaves you in danger.' We have heard many stories of true friendships such as friendship of Krishna and Sudama, Duryodhana and Karna, etc. Such friends were the real treasure of life. It's important to know the difference between good and bad friends. A true friend sticks by you through all situations, while a selfish friend sticks by you only for his benefits who leaves you in your hardship. Trust is earned, and real friends earn it. so "The true friends are priceless. Expansion of Idea - 2 Expand the ideas of proverb. 'A little learning is a dangerous thing.’ [Hints: Explain the concept (introduction), give example (related story) , illustrated the idea and give moral.] Ans: 'A little learning is a dangerous thing.’ The phrase, ‘A little learning is a dangerous thing’. we have experienced, in the period of Corona, we have watched videos on the social Medias about how to protect us from the corona, but most of the information misguided us due to which many people did not take proper medical guidance and lost their lives. Let’s see a story which will clear our idea; one day, a camel entered the melon field and stated eating melons. By chance, a melon got jammed in the camel’s throat. The animal began to make noise. When the owner of the camel saw it, he understood the matter at once. He got a blanket and wrapped it around the neck of the camel and hit it hard with a wooden mallet. The melon broke and the camel swallowed it easily. A man who came late there saw this half process. He thought it was a treatment for a goiter. In the next village, he pretended to be a doctor who could cure goiters. The villagers brought an elderly woman to him for treatment. The man asked for a blanket and a mallet, just like he had seen before. He wrapped the blanket around the woman's neck and hit her hard with the mallet, thinking it would help her. Unfortunately with that forceful blow, the woman passed away instantly. The villagers caught the quack doctor and handed over the police. Finally he was sent to prison for his little knowledge. Listening to the advice of someone who is less educated can lead to wrong choices in life. It gives us a moral that A Little Knowledge is Dangerous Thing Expansion of Idea - 3 Expand the ideas of proverb, “A book cannot be judged by its cover”. [Hints: Explain the concept (introduction), give example (related story) , illustrated the idea and give moral.] The proverb, “A book cannot be judged by its cover explains that a book with a very attractive cover may not have readable material inside. On the other hand, a book with a very dull cover may be very interesting. This is true of everything in life. or one can say what we see is not true. Let’s see a story which will clear our idea; a doctor entered the hospital in a hurry for an urgent surgery of a boy. The boy’s father was waiting in the hall for the doctor. On seeing him, the dad yelled: “Why did you take all this time to come? Don’t you have any sense of responsibility?” The doctor smiled & said: “I am sorry, I wasn’t in the hospital, but I came as fast as I received the call…… And now, I wish you’d calm down so that I can do my work.” “Calm down?! If your own son dies now, what will you do?” said the father angrily. The doctor smiled, changed his clothes and went into the operation theater. After some time, the doctor came out happily, “Thank goodness! Your son is saved!” And without waiting for the father’s reply, he absolutely ran away from there. “Why is he so arrogant? He couldn’t wait some minutes so that I ask about my son.” said the father. The nurse answered, with the tears “His son died yesterday in a road accident, he was in the burial
The Sign of Four
The Sign of Four Chapter II The Statement (introduction) of the Case Miss Morstan entered the room with a firm step and an outward composure of manner. She was a young lady, small, dainty, well gloved, and dressed in the most perfect taste. There was, however, a plainness and simplicity about her costume which bore with it a suggestion of limited means. The dress was a somber grayish beige, untrimmed and unbraided, and she wore a small turban of the same dull hue, relieved only by a suspicion of white feather in the side. Her face had neither regularity of feature nor beauty of complexion, but her expression was sweet and amiable, and her large blue eyes were singularly spiritual and sympathetic. In an experience of women which extends over many nations and three separate continents, I have never looked upon a face which gave a clearer promise of a refined and sensitive nature. I could not but observe that as she took the seat which Sherlock Holmes placed for her, her lip trembled, her hand quivered, and she showed every sign of intense inward agitation. “I have come to you, Mr. Holmes,” she said, “because you once enabled my employer, Mrs. Cecil Forrester, to unravel a little domestic complication. She was much impressed by your kindness and skill.” “Mrs. Cecil Forrester,” he repeated thoughtfully. “I believe that I was of some slight service to her. The case, however, as I remember it, was a very simple one.” “She did not think so. But at least you cannot say the same of mine. I can hardly imagine anything more strange, more utterly inexplicable, than the situation in which I find myself.” Holmes rubbed his hands, and his eyes glistened. He leaned forward in his chair with an expression of extraordinary concentration upon his clear-cut, hawk - like features. “State your case,” said he, in brisk, business tones. I felt that my position was an embarrassing one. “You will, I am sure, excuse me,” I said, rising from my chair. To my surprise, the young lady held up her gloved hand to detain me. “If your friend,” she said, “would be good enough to stop, he might be of inestimable service to me.” I relapsed into my chair. “Briefly,” she continued, “the facts are these. My father was an officer in an Indian regiment who sent me home when I was quite a child. My mother was dead, and I had no relative in England. I was placed, however, in a comfortable boarding establishment at Edinburgh, and there I remained until I was seventeen years of age. In the year 1878 my father, who was senior captain of his regiment, obtained twelve months’ leave and came home. He telegraphed to me from London that he had arrived all safe, and directed me to come down at once, giving the Langham Hotel as his address. His message, as I remember, was full of kindness and love. On reaching London I drove to the Langham, and was informed that Captain Morstan was staying there, but that he had gone out the night before and had not yet returned. I waited all day without news of him. That night, on the advice of the manager of the hotel, I communicated with the police, and next morning we advertised in all the papers. Our inquiries led to no result; and from that day to this no word has ever been heard of my unfortunate father. He came home with his heart full of hope, to find some peace, some comfort, and instead—” She put her hand to her throat, and a choking sob cut short the sentence. “The date?” asked Holmes, opening his note-book. “He disappeared upon the 3rd of December, 1878. —nearly ten years ago. “His luggage?” “Remained at the hotel. There was nothing in it to suggest a clue,-some clothes, some books, and a considerable number of curiosities from the Andaman Islands. He had been one of the officers in charge of the convict - guard there.” “Had he any friends in town?” “Only one that we know of,—Major Sholto, of his own regiment, the 34th Bombay Infantry. The major had retired some little time before, and lived at Upper Norwood. We communicated with him, of course, but he did not even know that his brother officer was in England.” “A singular case,” remarked Holmes. “I have not yet described to you the most singular part. About six years ago— to be exact, upon the 4th of May, 1882— an advertisement appeared in the Times asking for the address of Miss Mary Morstan and stating that it would be to her advantage to come forward. There was no name or address appended . I had at that time just entered the family of Mrs. Cecil Forrester in the capacity of governess. By her advice I published my address in the advertisement column. The same day there arrived through the post a small card-board box addressed to me, which I found to contain a very large and lustrous pearl. No word of writing was enclosed. Since then every year upon the same date there has always appeared a similar box, containing a similar pearl, without any clue as to the sender. They have been pronounced by an expert to be of a rare variety and of considerable value. You can see for yourselves that they are very handsome.” She opened a flat box as she spoke, and showed me six of the finest pearls that I had ever seen. “Your statement is most interesting,” said Sherlock Holmes. “Has anything else occurred to you?” “Yes and no later than to-day. That is why I have come to you. This morning I received this letter, which you will perhaps read for yourself.” “Thank you,” said Holmes. “The envelope too, please. Postmark, London, S.W. Date, July 7. Hum! Man’s thumb- mark on corner—probably postman. Best quality paper. Envelopes at
The Sign of Four - Tonga
Tonga Tonga is a character in Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's novel "The Sign of Four." Though not a central character, Tonga plays a significant role in the story as a native of the Andaman and a loyal follower of Jonathan Small, a key antagonist in the novel. Tonga's physical appearance is described in a way that makes him stand out. He is portrayed as a small and imposing figure with distinctive features. Tonga's origin is an essential part of his character. He is a member of the Andaman Islander tribe. Tonga's role in the plot is closely tied to Jonathan Small, a former army officer who was involved in a treasure robbery in India, which serves as the central mystery of the novel. Tonga is fiercely loyal to Small and always ready in carrying out Small's plans, including the theft and hiding of the Agra treasure. One of Tonga's most significant actions in the novel is his use of a poison blowdart. He is skilled in using this weapon, and it plays a crucial role in advancing the plot. His blowdart (blowpipe) is used in a murder, adding an element of mystery and danger to the story. Tonga's character ultimately meets a tragic fate in the novel. His loyalty to Jonathan Small leads him into a deadly confrontation (fight) with Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson. Finally he is died by Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson, who are determined to solve the mystery of the stolen treasure related to Mary Morstan. In conclusion, Tonga is a complex and enigmatic character in "The Sign of Four." While he is not a central character, his role as a loyal follower of Jonathan Small and his status as a member of the Andaman Islander tribe add depth and intrigue to the story. Tonga's actions and fate in the novel reflect the broader themes of loyalty, greed, and the consequences of criminal actions. Baker Street Irregulars The Sign of Four (Movie) Read More posts from the followings. All Projects ‘New Parliament Building "Vitamin C and Mental Wellness America Angel One refer and earn APJ Abdul Kalam applephone Chandrayaan-3 Chandrayaan-3 Mission Soft-landing LIVE Telecast change the degree Competiton-2023 Current Affairs Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar education Figures of Speech G20 summits general knowledge GK Grammar Health Heat Stroke high CPC keywords HSC HSC English board paper solution 2023 HSC paper HSC result In to the wild Interview Question iphone ISRO jee Launch of PSLV-C57/Aditya-L1 Live Vitthal MCQ - MHT-CET - PCM MHT CET Exam 2023- hall tickets moral story News for Std. XII Notes in Pdf novels NTA reinstate 75% marks criteria for engineering admission On saying please Personal Development/Self-Help. Poetic appreciation poetic creativity Question tag Report Writing rhetorical Samsung She walks In beauty shivaji-maharaj-rajyabhishek-sohala Simple compound Complex simple sentence Small Towns and Rivers Speech Writing SSC Result SSC Result 2023 sudha murty Summary Summer Camp tech technology the new dress The Sign of Four The Sign of Four - Mary Morstan Tips Wh-question whatsapp WhatsApp Updates Why we travel words Back Father Returning Home Blood Donation Camp Back English For All Back silicon valley bank The Sign of Four English For All The Sign of Four – Tonga The Sign of Four The Sign of Four – Mary Morstan The Sign of Four - Mary Morstan The Sign of Four – John Watson The Sign of Four The Sign of Four – Small English For All Pola 2023: celebration of the festival in honour of the bulls English For All new test English For All What is the G20, who belongs to it and what happens at its summits? G20 summits Launch of PSLV-C57/Aditya-L1 – LIVE Telecast ISRO, Launch of PSLV-C57/Aditya-L1 More Projects End of Content. July 2023 activity sheet Educational News--HSC Board Activity Sheet - July 2023*Expected answers/ download board paper Click here : https://arsodenglishclasses.com/paper-july-2023/ Click to contact us 9822716201 arsodyogiraj@gmail.com 4, Dewkinandan, Shinde Plots, Yavatmal. Whatsapp Us Follow Us
The Sign of Four - Mary Morstan
Mary Morstan Mary Morstan is a central character in Sir Arthur' Conan Doyle's novel "The Sign of Four." She plays a significant role in the story, not only as a key figure in the central mystery but also as a character with her own complexities, strengths, and vulnerabilities. Mary Morstan is introduced to the reader as a young woman in her twenties, described as having "a face which was neither handsome nor ugly but irregularly beautiful, with eyes which were gray in shade, but large, and full of light." Her physical appearance reflects her character: unassuming yet captivating, and she possesses an air of mystery. One of the most notable aspects of Mary's character is her involvement in the central plot of the novel. She seeks the assistance of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson to help her unravel a mystery that has haunted her for years. Mary's story begins when she receives a series of anonymous letters containing valuable pearls and an invitation to meet the sender. These letters are addressed to her father, Captain Arthur Morstan, a British Army officer who disappeared a decade earlier while stationed in India. Mary's quest to uncover the truth about her father's disappearance and the mystery of the pearls drives much of the narrative. Mary's determination and courage become evident as she navigates a dangerous and complex investigation. Despite the risks and uncertainties involved, she perseveres in her quest for answers, demonstrating her resilience and independence. This determination is also reflected in her decision to seek the help of Sherlock Holmes, a renowned detective, rather than passively accepting her fate. Throughout the novel, Mary's character is contrasted with the more reserved and analytical Dr. Watson. While Watson is initially captivated by Mary's beauty, he also recognizes her intelligence and fortitude. As the story unfolds, Mary's relationship with Dr. Watson develops. Initially, she is a client seeking Holmes's assistance, but she gradually becomes a friend and confidante to Watson. Mary's character is further explored when her role in the plot takes a dramatic turn. She becomes a key figure in the resolution of the mystery, facing danger and deception head-on. Her actions in the climax of the novel demonstrate her bravery and resourcefulness, reinforcing her as a strong and capable character. In conclusion, Mary Morstan is a multifaceted character in "The Sign of Four." Her determination, intelligence, and courage make her a compelling figure in the novel. Mary's presence not only drives the plot forward but also challenges traditional gender roles and expectations, making her a significant and memorable character in the world of Sherlock Holmes. Through her journey, readers are reminded that strength and resilience can be found in unexpected places, even in characters who initially appear to be defined by their mystery and beauty. Mary Morstan is a testament to the enduring appeal of Doyle's timeless storytelling and his ability to create well-rounded and engaging characters. Read More from the following posts. All Projects ‘New Parliament Building "Vitamin C and Mental Wellness America Angel One refer and earn APJ Abdul Kalam applephone Chandrayaan-3 Chandrayaan-3 Mission Soft-landing LIVE Telecast change the degree Competiton-2023 Current Affairs Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar education Figures of Speech G20 summits general knowledge GK Grammar Health Heat Stroke high CPC keywords HSC HSC English board paper solution 2023 HSC paper HSC result In to the wild Interview Question iphone ISRO jee Launch of PSLV-C57/Aditya-L1 Live Vitthal MCQ - MHT-CET - PCM MHT CET Exam 2023- hall tickets moral story News for Std. XII Notes in Pdf novels NTA reinstate 75% marks criteria for engineering admission On saying please Personal Development/Self-Help. 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The Sign of Four - John Watson
Dr John Watson' Dr John Watson is the friend of Sherlock Holmes who is a medical doctor. The Sign of Four, The story is written in the first person, with Dr John Watson as narrator who is the friend of Sherlock Holmes. He has lived with Sherlock Holmes for several years, during which time he has witnessed his companion at work on numerous difficult cases. When he first meets Miss Mary Morstan, Watson is struck by how attractive she is. Their growing love story is a sub-plot of the novel. A complication in the development of their romance comes in the form of the Agra treasure and Miss Morstan's entitlement to it. Watson is wary of being perceived as 'a mere vulgar fortune-seeker'. In the end, when the treasure has been lost, he feels able, at last, to declare his love and was married to Mary Watson. Dr Watson belongs to the new middle classes of Victorian Britain. He is 'an army surgeon with a weak leg and a weaker banking account'. It was not impossible for the different classes to mix, but social conventions at the time disapproved of people forming romantic connections with those of a different social class. We see the effects of this when Watson first meets Miss Morstan. He is attracted to her, but is certain that their unequal social, and particularly financial, statuses will stand in the way of a future for them together. Watson is not a stupid man (he is, after all, a medical doctor, and one whose talents Holmes holds in the highest esteem), but he does not have Holmes' insight. He serves as a foil to Holmes: here are two vivid characters, different in their function and yet each useful for his purposes. Watson is well aware of both the limits of his abilities and Holmes' reliance on him: Stay Up-to-Date with our new posts Join our WhatsApp Community July 2023 activity sheet Educational News- -HSC Board Activity Sheet - July 2023* Expected answers/ download board paper Click here : https://arsodenglishclasses.com/paper-july-2023/ Click to contact us 9822716201 arsodyogiraj@gmail.com 4, Dewkinandan, Shinde Plots, Yavatmal. Whatsapp Us Follow Us Dr John Watson' Dr John Watson is the friend of Sherlock Holmes who is a medical doctor. The Sign of Four, The story is written in the first person, with Dr John Watson as narrator who is the friend of Sherlock Holmes. He has lived with Sherlock Holmes for several years, during which time he has witnessed his companion at work on numerous difficult cases. When he first meets Miss Mary Morstan, Watson is struck by how attractive she is. Their growing love story is a sub-plot of the novel. A complication in the development of their romance comes in the form of the Agra treasure and Miss Morstan's entitlement to it. Watson is wary of being perceived as 'a mere vulgar fortune-seeker'. In the end, when the treasure has been lost, he feels able, at last, to declare his love and was married to Mary Watson. Dr Watson belongs to the new middle classes of Victorian Britain. He is 'an army surgeon with a weak leg and a weaker banking account'. It was not impossible for the different classes to mix, but social conventions at the time disapproved of people forming romantic connections with those of a different social class. We see the effects of this when Watson first meets Miss Morstan. He is attracted to her, but is certain that their unequal social, and particularly financial, statuses will stand in the way of a future for them together. Watson is not a stupid man (he is, after all, a medical doctor, and one whose talents Holmes holds in the highest esteem), but he does not have Holmes' insight. He serves as a foil to Holmes: here are two vivid characters, different in their function and yet each useful for his purposes. Watson is well aware of both the limits of his abilities and Holmes' reliance on him: Stay Up-to-Date with our new posts Join our WhatsApp Community July 2023 activity sheet Educational News- -HSC Board Activity Sheet - July 2023* Expected answers/ download board paper Click here : https://arsodenglishclasses.com/paper-july-2023/ Click to contact us 9822716201 arsodyogiraj@gmail.com 4, Dewkinandan, Shinde Plots, Yavatmal. Whatsapp Us Follow Us
The Sign of Four - Small
History of Jonathan Small Jonathan Small is the main antagonist of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's novel The Sign of the Four. He is a peg-legged man who has an accomplice in his loyal friend Tonga.Small He joined the army and served in India. During that time, he was swimming in a river when a crocodile bit his leg off, leaving him crippled. Later Small worked on a plantation as an overseer, and during the Indian mutiny of 1857 his friends were killed and he was forced to flee to Agra to save himself. At Agra, Small was charged as a guard. Two Sikhs, on duty with him, took him hostage and told him of their plan to kill a messanger of Raja, who was to arrive shortly carrying a treasure box full of jewels. If he refused to join them they would kill him. so Small finally agreed. Small, the two men and a third Sikh killed the messanger, hid the treasure, and drew a map with the four signing as the Sign of Four. Their plan was ruined when the body of the victim was discovered and Small was sentence to hard labor for life in the Andaman Islands. In the prison, Small overheard two officers of guard, Arthur Morstan and John Sholto talking about their gambling losses and how they may have to hand in their commissions and be ruined. He told them about the treasure, and also told them that if they help him and his friends, they can have equal share amounting each. Morstan sent Sholto to check, but Sholto tricked Small and Morstan, and took the treasure back to England. In 1882 Small then with Tonga managed to escape the prison by killing a guard. He hit the guard with his wooden leg, saying later that that was his only crime. After their escape from prison island in Tonga's boat. When they reached England, Small found out where Sholto was but not where the treasure was. Sholto was, by this time a dying man, and had called his sons Thaddeus and Bartholomew to him to reveal the treasure's location. A glimpse of Small's face in a window panicked Sholto so much that he died before revealing where the treasure was to his sons. Small kept an eye on the house through an agent in the house though he travelled much. In 1888 Small found out about the recovery of the treasure. He wanted to stage robbery. Tonga who was agile climbed up the Sholto house and tied a rope, and Small climbed up. When they climbed up, Small saw Bartholomew Sholto. Small wanted only to tie him up, but Tonga who got there first shot a poison dart into him killing him, which enraged Small. Small took the treasure and ran away. He engaged a fast steam launchboat called Aurora for their escape, but was tracked down by Holmes, Watson and the police. In the chase on the Thames, Holmes and Watson killed Tonga, who tried to kill them with a poison dart. While the Aurora managed to make it to the shore, Small got stuck in the mud. The treasure box was empty - Small had threw it overboard just before to his capture At Baker Street, Small told his history, and the police took him away. Small admits but doesn't express regret for any of the crimes he was involved in - except for the death of Bartholomew Sholto. He observes that despite his "claim" to the Agra Treasure that it never brought anything except bad luck to those who tried to posses it {The Servant who had it was killed; Major Sholto lived in years for fear and guilt; Small spending over half of his life building a breakwater in the Adaman Islands and will likely spend the rest of his life building drains in Dartmoor Prison}. The Sign of Four (Movie) Educational News--HSC Board Activity Sheet - July 2023*Expected answers/ download board paper Click here : https://arsodenglishclasses.com/paper-july-2023/ July 2023 activity sheet Stay Up-to-Date with our new posts Join our WhatsApp Community Click to contact us 9822716201 arsodyogiraj@gmail.com 4, Dewkinandan, Shinde Plots, Yavatmal. Whatsapp Us Follow Us
Pola 2023: celebration of the festival in honour of the bulls
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What is the G20, who belongs to it and what happens at its summits?
The Group of Twenty (G20), a grouping of the world’s twenty largest economies, was established in 1999 to bring together major developed and developing countries to discuss international economic and financial stability. The annual summit of G20 leaders, first held in 2008, has become an important forum for discussing economic and other pressing global issues. Bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the summit have occasionally led to important international agreements. One of the group’s most impressive achievements was its robust response to the 2008 financial crisis, but since then its cohesion has weakened, and analysts have criticized its lax response to the COVID -19 pandemic. Under President Donald Trump, the United States clashed with the rest of the group on trade, climate and migration policy. President Joe Biden promised a return to multilateral cooperation and reached a new global agreement on corporate taxation, but tensions have continued to rise as high- and low-income countries have increasingly diverged on key issues. The 2023 summit in New Delhi, India, is expected to address climate change, economic development in low-income countries, and the lingering effects of the war in Ukraine. Who is a member of the G20?The G20 is a forum that includes nineteen countries with some of the largest economies in the world, as well as the European Union (EU). The countries are Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Spain is invited as a permanent guest. Each year, leaders of G20 members meet to discuss mainly economic and financial issues and to coordinate policies on some other issues of common interest. For example, at the 2009 summit, the G20 discussed how to deal with a secret Iranian nuclear facility, and at the 2017 summit, they discussed how to achieve a partial ceasefire in Syria. The G20 is not a permanent institution with a headquarters, offices, or staff. Instead, leadership rotates annually among members, decisions are made by consensus, and implementation of the agenda depends on the political will of individual states. What were the major issues of contention?Geopolitical tensions have increased, exacerbated by Russia's invasion of Ukraine but also fueled by strategic competition between China and the United States. Bipartisan legislative initiatives in the United States have sought to deny Russia membership in the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and other international organisations. Russia's presence at the G20 has been contentious, with some Western countries pushing to expel Moscow, despite opposition from members such as China and Brazil. What occurs on the outskirts of summits?Some analysts have highlighted the G20's flexibility in comparison to other multinational institutions, pointing out that it may help shake up an often inflexible geopolitical order. This adaptability extends to summits, where bilateral talks between leaders of state and government frequently focus on matters not on the formal agenda. Click here to read the next ISRO Missions Download Activity Sheet - July 2023 (supplement paper) : https://arsodenglishclasses.com/notes-in-pdf/ Arsod English Classes, Yavatmal My Marquee Subtext For 12th English My Marquee Subtext Arsod English Classes, Yavatmal My Marquee Subtext For 12th English My Marquee Subtext Online & Offline Classes Students can attend online or offline classes according to their convenience. Limited strength in each batch. Modern, innovative concepts based but simple teaching method. Disciplined and highly feasible learning environment. Excellent Previous Result Every year 100% result. In the exam of 2022, our two students are highest in Maharashtra. Completion of syllabus within stipulated time period.. Quality Study Material Notes of all chapters, poems, and novels are provided in pdf and printed form. From the content rich notes learn tips, tricks and strategies. Regular Weekly Revision Tests We conduct regular offline test on each and every topic, daily online test. Regular doubt clearing sessions. Every Sunday special classes for weak students. Long Teaching Experience More than 35 years' teaching experience. Student centered and Exam oriented teaching as well as individual attention. Click to contact us 9822716201 arsodyogiraj@gmail.com 4, Dewkinandan, Shinde Plots, Yavatmal. Whatsapp Us Follow Us July 2023 activity sheet Stay Up-to-Date with our new posts Join our WhatsApp Community Group