Notes Class 9 Chapter 1.2 Kumarbharati English Maharashtra Board

Notes For All Chapters – Kumarbharati English Class 9

A Synopsis – The Swiss Family Robinson

Introduction

Written by Johann David Wyss.

Adventure novel teaching self-reliance, teamwork, and survival skills.

Includes lessons on natural sciences, farming, and mathematics.

Survival on the Island

1. Shipwreck and Arrival

Family: William, Elizabeth, Fritz, Ernest, Jack, Franz.

Storm wrecks ship, other passengers escape.

Family builds a raft from barrels, carries food, tools, and weapons.

Dogs Turk and Juno swim along.

2. First Home – Tent on the Beach

Grass bedding, basic shelter.

Found large gourds to make bowls and spoons.

3. Second Home – Treehouse

Safer from wild animals.

Used ropes and bamboo ladder to climb.

Learned geometry to measure tree height.

4. Third Home – Cave House

Needed a strong winter home.

Dug a cave into a rock, made windows, fireplace, oil lamp.

5. Fourth Home – House Between Four Trees

Elephants destroyed crops; they moved again.

Built house on four strong trees for safety.

Life on the Island

• Farming: Grew corn, melons, pumpkins, cucumbers.
• Exploration: Found a rubber-producing plant.
• Defenses: Built barriers to protect crops.

Rescue of Jenny Montrose

• Fritz found a message tied to an albatross.
• Rescued Jenny Montrose, a stranded Englishwoman.

Family’s Decision

• After 10 years, a British ship arrived.
• Fritz, Franz, and Jenny left for Europe.
• William, Elizabeth, Ernest, and Jack stayed.
• Father gave his journals to be published.

Key Lessons

• Survival Skills – Using intelligence and resources.
• Family Unity – Supporting each other.
• Problem-Solving – Creating shelter, food, and tools.
• Helping Others – Rescuing Jenny.
• Making Wise Choices – Deciding between staying or leaving.