Mrs. Adis
Brainstorming- Solutions
(A1)
(i) Discuss with your partner and describe the atmosphere in the woods when Peter Crouch was heading towards Mrs. Adis’ House. It was-
(a) a dark moonless night.
(b) silent and eerie, with only the rustling of leaves.
(c) tense and foreboding, as Peter was anxious and on the run.
(ii) Peter Crouch didn’t knock before entering Mrs. Adis’s house.
The reason was-
(a) he was in a hurry and feared being caught by the keepers.
(b) he was familiar with Mrs. Adis and felt comfortable entering directly.
(c) he was in a state of panic after committing the crime.
(iii) Go through the text again and find the reasons that forced Peter to shoot down a person.
(a) The keepers spotted him.
(b) He was trying to escape after poaching rabbits.
(c) He feared being caught and acted in self-defense.
(iv) Mrs. Adis didn’t hand over Peter Crouch to the keepers because-
(a) she felt loyalty to her son Tom, who was Peter’s friend.
(b) she believed turning him in wouldn’t bring her son back.
(c) she showed compassion and chose to protect him despite his crime.
(A2)
The writer has used a phrase ‘Thudding Heart’ which means pounding, or beating of heart. Do you know that ‘thud’ is an onomatopoeic word which means a heavy sound made by an object falling to the ground? Discuss with your partner and make a list of Onomatopoeic words that you find in the text.
(a) thud
(b) rustle
(c) creak
Explanation: The text uses “thud” in the phrase “thudding heart” to mimic the sound of a heavy heartbeat, an onomatopoeic word suggesting a heavy impact. “Rustle” appears in the context of leaves in the woods, imitating the soft sound of movement. “Creak” may be inferred from the description of Mrs. Adis’s house or door, as it aligns with typical sounds in such settings, though not explicitly stated in the provided excerpts. These words enhance the auditory imagery in the story
(A3)
‘She went to one of the kitchen drawers’
| You | About Friend |
|---|---|
| I saw a movie. | He/she wrote an essay. |
| I cooked dinner. | He/she played a game. |
| I read a book. | He/she went shopping. |
| I exercised. | He/she watched TV. |
| I called a friend. | He/she studied. |
| I cleaned my room. | He/she drew a picture. |
(A4)
Imagine your friend/younger brother or sister has committed a grave mistake that has resulted in a great loss to the college property or to your family. He/she seeks your advice to come out of the situation/problem.
Write a dialogue between you and your friend/brother/sister who describes the entire situation and seeks help from you. Take help of the following points.
• Introduction
• Confessing the mistake
• Seeking help
• Your advice/suggestion
• Concluding part
You: Hey, what’s wrong? You look upset.
Friend/Sibling: Hi… I’m really in trouble. I don’t know where to start. I did something terrible, and I need your advice.
You: Okay, take a deep breath. What happened?
Friend/Sibling: I accidentally broke the college projector during a presentation. I was trying to adjust it, and it fell. The teacher said it’s a big loss, and I might have to pay for it or face punishment. I feel so guilty!
You: Oh, that’s serious. Why didn’t you tell me earlier?
Friend/Sibling: I was scared. I don’t know what to do. Can you help me figure this out? I’m worried they’ll suspend me or worse.
You: Don’t panic. First, be honest with the college authorities. Go to your teacher or the principal tomorrow, admit what happened, and apologize sincerely. Offer to help pay for it if you can, maybe in installments. I’ll support you by talking to them too if needed.
Friend/Sibling: Really? You think they’ll understand?
You: Yes, honesty can go a long way. They might appreciate your responsibility. Also, avoid handling equipment alone next time. Let’s plan what you’ll say-practice with me tonight. We’ll get through this together.
Friend/Sibling: Thanks so much! I feel a bit better now. I’ll do as you say.
You: Good. Let me know how it goes, and I’m here if you need me.
(A5)
The best punishment is ‘forgiveness’. Discuss the sentence in the light of the text you have read. You can make use of following points.
(a) Forgiveness provides opportunity to change the behaviour.
(b) Forgiveness leads to repentance.
(c) A person may commit a mistake / crime impulsively or under the force of strong emotions.
(d) Forgiveness fosters reconciliation and peace.
By shielding Peter, Mrs. Adis maintains a connection tied to her son Tom’s friendship with him. This act of forgiveness helps heal emotional wounds and prevents further conflict, promoting peace over retribution.
(e) Forgiveness demonstrates moral strength and humanity.
Choosing to forgive rather than seek revenge shows Mrs. Adis’s strength and humanity. It sets an example that forgiveness can uplift both the forgiven and the forgiver, offering a moral alternative to the cycle of punishment.
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