Standard 8

 

 

 

 

  Ch-2 The Tenant                                      By- Emily Bronte 1. Answer the following questions in 30-40 words each.   a) Why do you think Mr Lockwood went to Wuthering Heights? A . Mr. Lockwood, as the new tenant of Thrushcross Grange, went to Wuthering Heights to pay a visit to his landlord, Mr. Heathcliff . He sought to introduce himself and establish a neighborly relationship, driven by a desire for solitude and a break from society.   b) Who was Joseph? How did he behave with the narrator? A. Joseph was an elderly, devout, and ill-tempered servant at Wuthering Heights. He behaved with extreme rudeness and hostility towards the narrator, Mr. Lockwood, muttering disapprovingly and displaying a general air of unwelcoming resentment.     c) What reason di...

  The Photographer" by Stephen Leacock   1. Answer the following questions in 30–40 words each. a) How has the narrator described the photographer? The narrator describes the photographer as serious, cold, and indifferent. He seems more interested in the technicalities of photography than in the person being photographed. His tone is clinical, making the narrator feel uncomfortable. b) What did the photographer say about the narrator’s face and features? The photographer criticized the narrator’s face, pointing out its flaws. He said the face had no tone, poor lighting on one side, and an unfortunate nose. He suggested changes to improve the final image. c) How did the narrator respond to the photographer’s comments about his face? The narrator felt insulted and humiliated by the photographer’s rude remarks. He became frustrated and argued that he had lived with his face for over forty years and had never found it as flawed as described. d) Why did the photogra...