Class - 9
Syllabus - Karnataka state
Subject - English (3rd Language)
Lesson Notes And Textbook Solutions
Lesson - 8
KARNA : A TRUTHFUL FRIEND
Summary of the lesson:
Krishna visited Kunti to share that his efforts to bring
peace had failed. He left with Karna, telling him about his royal lineage and
offering him rule over the Pandavas' territories. Karna refused, loyal to his
adoptive family and friend Duryodhana.
Later, Kunti approached Karna, asking him to join the
Pandavas, revealing he was her first son. Karna, hurt by her past abandonment,
declined, staying loyal to Duryodhana. Kunti pleaded for Karna to spare four
Pandavas in battle, and he agreed.
Comprehension Questions:
1. Why was Kunti sad?
Ans.- Kunti was unhappy because of
the unavoidable war between the Pandavas and Kauravas.
2. What did Kunti want her sons to do?
Ans.- She wanted them to reclaim
their territories through strength and live without depending on charity.
3. Why was Kunti worried?
Ans.- Kunti feared for the lives of
respected figures like Bhishma and Drona in the upcoming war.
4. What did Krishna tell Karna to avoid
the war?
Ans.- Krishna suggested Karna to
claim his rightful place as a Pandava and rule their territories, avoiding the
conflict.
5. How is Karna related to Pandavas?
Ans.- Karna is Pandu's eldest son,
making him the Pandavas' brother.
6. What is the promise Kunti wanted
from Karna?
- Kunti wished Karna
to spare the lives of four of the five Pandavas in the battle.
7. Why did Karna agree to Kunti’s
request?
Ans.- Karna couldn't betray
Duryodhana, who had stood by him and requested his support.
C2. Answer the following questions in
three or four sentences. Discuss the answers with your partner.
1. What did Kunti and Krishna discuss?
Ans.- Kunti and Krishna discussed the
situation arising from the failed peace mission with the Kauravas. Krishna
suggested that Karna, who was born to Kunti but raised by others, had a
rightful claim to rule over the Pandavas' territories. He proposed Karna join
the Pandavas, but Karna declined, remaining loyal to Duryodhana.
2. What did Kunti offer and advise
Karna?
Ans.- Kunti asked Karna to join the Pandavas,
offering him rule over their territories and urging peace between him and
Arjuna, similar to Krishna and Balarama.
3. Why was Karna faithful to
Duryodhana?
Ans.- Karna remained faithful to Duryodhana because
of their strong friendship and the support Duryodhana had provided him
throughout the years. He couldn't betray this trust, even when faced with the
knowledge of his true heritage.
4. Summarize the meeting between Karna
and Kunti.
Ans.- Karna, revealing his true identity as her
firstborn. She pleaded with him to join the Pandavas but faced Karna's refusal,
as he felt a deep sense of loyalty towards Duryodhana, who had been supportive
and stood by him for years. Despite Kunti's emotional plea and offer of peace,
Karna remained steadfast in his loyalty to his friend and declined to change
sides, promising to spare four of the five Pandavas in battle.
VOCABULARY :
V1. Here are a
few words which describe the character of Karna
understanding sacrificing
brave good
great friend
intelligent daring
truthful kind
hearted loving
Use these words and describe Karna in a paragraph.
Karna was a brave and daring
individual, a kind-hearted and understanding friend. He was intelligent,
truthful, and loving, showing sacrifice and a great sense of loyalty.
V2. Make a list of words that describe the characters given below.
Krishna,
Kunti, Duryodhana
List of words that describe the
characters -: loyalty,
compassion, concern for the consequences of war, and a sense of duty to their
relationships.
Lord Krishna: He is portrayed as a
wise and compassionate figure who tries to avoid war by offering Karna his
rightful position as the eldest son of King Pandu. Krishna shows understanding
and attempts to prevent conflict, yet respects Karna's loyalty to his friend, Duryodhana.
Kunti (Kuntidevi): Kunti
is a caring and concerned mother who, fearing the consequences of the impending
war, approaches Karna in an effort to prevent it. She expresses her sorrow over
Karna's situation, appealing to his sense of lineage and the ties between the
Pandavas and Karna.
Duryodhana: Though not directly
featured in this excerpt, Duryodhana is Karna's close friend. Karna remains
loyal to him, refusing Krishna's offer to rule over the Pandavas' territories,
emphasizing his commitment to Duryodhana.
V3. Read the lesson and find the
opposites of the words given below. Underline them in the lesson and then write
them against the given words. The opposites of the given words are:
Ans -
- shorter x longer
- take x give
- discourage x encourage
- dead x alive
- youngest x oldest
- saddened x cheered
- helpful x unhelpful
- unwillingly x willingly
- support x oppose
- unknown x known
Dictionary Work:
Prakrithi wanted to see a strange insect in the garden but
felt afraid alone. She found Sabhana engrossed in books, called her, and
together they walked into the garden to observe a peculiar insect caring for
five babies.
Phrasal Verbs:
Phrasal Verbs Meanings:
- Take out: to remove something or
extract it from a place or position.
- Take off: to leave the ground
(especially for an aircraft), or to remove clothing quickly.
- Take over: to assume control or
responsibility for something.
- Take into: to consider or include
something in decision-making.
- Give up: to stop doing something or to
surrender.
- Give out: to distribute or hand
out something.
- Give over: to transfer or devote
something to someone or something.
- Give off: to emit or release
something, often referring to a scent or odor.
- Walk off: to leave a place by
walking, often to show disinterest or disapproval.
- Walk in: to enter a place or situation,
usually without invitation.
- Walk over: to treat someone
unfairly or to defeat easily.
- Walk out: to leave a place or
situation suddenly and sometimes in protest.
Paragraph using Phrasal Verbs:
I
decided to take out my old toys from the box in the attic. As I
opened it, a rush of memories took over my mind. Suddenly, my
little sister walked in and asked to play with the toys too. I happily gave
over the dolls to her. But then, our dog came bounding in and walked
off with one of the toys! We both laughed and chased after him.
Meanwhile, our cat, annoyed by the chaos, walked out of the room.
As we tried to give out treats to lure the dog back, the smell of
the treats gave off a delicious aroma, and our cat came walking
back in. Eventually, we all ended up having a fun playtime together.
“Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at
twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young.” Henry Ford
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