Together We'll Walk The Extra Mile. (1)

I thought about maintaining a running blog for all the questions and answers that we are going to discuss on every chapter from now on. The idea came to my head when yesterday, at the end of the second period, Rajesh Rai of IX A asked me two interesting questions. Today I had two periods with IX B. In the first period before lunch, I had to do a lot of reading, explaining and questioning. At the end of the period I informed them that in the fifth period after lunch they would have to answer some questions in writing. Just to prepare them for the activity, I summarized the whole of Chapter-2 of the novel once more.

Right after the Presentation in the fifth period, I asked them what we were going to do in the class. When the class answered my question in unison, I started writing the two questions on the board. I also informed them that for answering the questions, they would be given 25 minutes. I also made it known to them that the last 15 minutes would be spent in discussing their answers and writing the main points on the board. While they were answering the questions, I went round the class and finding them all meaningfully engaged, decided to answer the questions by myself.

1.      Why did Singyemo, the pretty dog, reject Dawa’s proposal? How did he react to such rejection?                                              (2+3)

Ans: Singyemo  , the pretty and flirtatious bitch, rejected Dawa’s proposal because he did not have an impressive, impeccable lineage like the other dogs in Paro. So when asking him about his lineage, she realized that Dawa was a dog without any pedigree and such dogs might not make the best of husbands.

If I was Dawa, I would be very upset and sad. I liked her very much and wanted to spend the rest of my life with her. The rejection will have a positive impact on me as well and leave me wanting to find out more of my lineage. And just like Dawa, I may even cook up a story about my lineage, if need be.

Ø  She rejected Dawa as she had already fallen for Kitu, the arrogant. (Con. by - Lhazin)

P.N:  While discussing the answers I told them that for getting the full marks, they have to add a couple of sentences more besides stating the main point, which is in this case, Dawa’s lineage or poor background. I also told them that for the second part of the question, they may have to state either three or two points, depending on the marks or instructions given.

Ø  I’d never ever give up and wait patiently for the next season.      (Con. by - Tshewang)

I was very impressed with the answers of the students and have taken the liberty of adding them to the answer above as points Contributed by (Con. by).

2.      What happened while Dawa was walking past the Check post at Chuzom? What conclusions can you make from the incident? (2+3)

 Ans:  While Dawa was walking past the check post at Chuzom as instructed by Am Moley, he was given a hard kick without any reason by the policeman, who was jotting down the number of vehicle in the palm of his hand. .

The conclusions that I can make from the above incident are - Firstly, human beings, especially policemen, are by nature cruel. They have no heart or love for other animals. Secondly, some animals are more understanding and considerate than us, human beings. Dawa could have especially retaliated by biting the policeman, but he knew best to move on. Finally, I have also concluded that a positive attitude will always help us inch closer to our destination faster. Dawa took the hard kick as a good omen and plodded on and became the leader of the howling pack in Thimphu on the same night.

Ø  Human beings have no empathy or compassion. Positive lessons are not always learnt in a positive way.                        (Con. by – Jigme Wangchuk).

To be continued .......