Class 11 English Lesson 4: References beyond the text

 

References beyond the text 

 

a.     Do you think our wish can be fulfilled? Why or why not?

Having wishes is significant in itself. But not all the wants, desires, and wishes are fulfilled. We need hard and complicated practice to fulfill our wishes, wants, desires, and interests. If a wish comes true, it is one of the most beautiful things on earth. It is, therefore, essential to deal constructively with the obstacles on the way to your wish. Some of the common hurdles that stop us from fulfilling our wishes are:

·         I have no money for it / I don’t want to spend my money on it.

·         I want to, but I don’t have time for it /I’m too caught up in my everyday life.

·         I’m scared. Fear of failure. Afraid of making the wrong decision. Afraid to disappoint other people.

·         I have doubts whether it is right for me, so to fulfil our wishes, we should deal with the above-mentioned problems. For this, we can do the following things:

·         Try to realize the wish in a small version. Try to satisfy the need behind the wish.

·         Trick everyday life and proceed in small steps.

·         Address fears and debunk them as much as possible.

·         Create clarity. Get a clear picture of where we want to go.

·         Strengthen self-image so that our wishes become possible.

b.      Why do you think some people might have a frightening nature? What would you suggest to them to overcome it?

Some people might have a frightening nature due to a lack of self-confidence and being less sociable. Some people, especially innocent ones, easily lose their confidence as they face obstacles in their paths of life.

I would suggest the following points to overcome it:

·         Learn more about your fear; this first step can be the hardest one, but it’s also necessary.

·         Use your imagination in positive ways.

·         Use your brain in a different way than usual.

·         Focus on your breathing.

·         Practice mindfulness.

·         Use nature as your therapist.

c.      Write a folktale that you have heard or read.

King Midas was a wealthy but greedy ruler who loved gold above all. One day, a mysterious figure offered him a wish. Without hesitation, Midas asked for everything he touched to turn into gold. His wish was granted, and at first, Midas was delighted. He turned trees, stones, and even his palace into shimmering gold.

However, when he sat down to eat, his food turned to gold, leaving him hungry. Worse, when his beloved daughter ran into his arms, she too became a lifeless gold statue. Devastated, Midas realized his greed had cost him everything. Desperate, he prayed to the gods to undo his wish. A kind god took pity on him and told Midas to wash his hands in the river, which would reverse the curse. Midas learned that true wealth comes not from gold, but from love, family, and wisdom.

 

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