Short Notices - Signs - Instructions - Matching - AKNU Language Activities

 

Short Notices / Signs/ INSTRUCTIONS – MATCHING

Sl.No.	Context/ Explanation	Sign/ Instruction
1	The ATM is not working	out of service
2	The Road is blocked	Take diversion
3	You cannot park your vehicle here	no parking
4	You are not supposed to make noise	silence please
5	You should not throw rubbish	don’t litter the place
6	You are not supposed to swim at this place/ in this area	No swimming
7	Do not enter unless wearing safety equipment	Safety first
8	You are not supposed to enter without permission	(Private Property) - No Tresspassing
9	This is a smoke-free property	Thank you for not smoking
10	High Voltage – Keep away	Danger
11	Entrance to Authorised Personnel only	Restricted Area
12	In case of fire do not use elevators (lift)	Use stairways
13	The easy way to stop germs	Wash your hands
14.	It is highly inflammable	Avoid fire
15.	The parcel contains glassware	Handle with care
16.	Aeroplanes are prohibited	No flying zone
17.	This building is old	Abandoned
18.	This is highly guarded by the police	Handle with care

         

 NOOJILLA SRINIVAS

Lecturer in English, Govt Degree College, Alamur, Andhra Pradesh

Ph: 7981862200; email: noojillasrinivas@gmail.com 

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Interpreter of Maladies – By Jhumpa Lahiri - Short story - Summary

 

  Interpreter of Maladies – By Jhumpa Lahiri

(SUMMARY)

        "Interpreter of Maladies" is a short story, written by Jhumpa Lahiri. She is an Indian American author.  The story takes place during a tour of a family to the Sun Temple, Konark, Orissa. The story begins at a Tea Stall, Puri, Orissa and covers the incidents of a day until the family returns to their hotel.

     The important characters in this story are Mr. Kapasi, Mr. Das, his wife Mrs.Das, and  their three children. Mr. Kapasi is a middle aged person. He is a tour guide. He also works as an interpreter of patients' diseases in a hospital.

Mr. Das and Mrs. Das are Indian Americans. They come to visit the Sun Temple at Konark, Orissa, along with their children - Ronny, Bobby, and Tina. The story brings out the selfishness and childish behaviour of Mr. and Mrs. Das.

 Mr. Das spends time by taking photographs or reading a book. His wife Mrs. Mina Das is interested in fashion and eating for herself. She always paints her nails. They don't take care of their children. Mrs. Das finds Mr. Kapasi’s other job as interpreter of maladies is very interesting. Further, her close talk and movements take Mr. Kapasi into a romantic imagination. She takes his address to send photographs. 

When Mr. Das and the children went out for sightseeing, Mrs. Das sits in the car and reveals a secret to Mr. Kapasi. She says that the second son Bobby is born out of an illegal relationship with a friend of Mr. Das. She further asks Mr. Kapasi to interpret her feelings. This revelation shocks Mr. Kapasi. He asks Mrs. Das whether she was really feeling guilty about this. She becomes silent and comes out of the car. 

Suddenly a group of monkeys surround Bobby and start beating him. Then Mr. Kapasi rescues the boy. All the family members now surround Bobby and shower their care and concern. This family picture looks perfect to Mr. Kapasi. He feels that he can preserve this picture forever. Thus the title is justified because Mrs. Das confides her secret to Mr. kapasi who acts as the interpreter of diseases.

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NOOJILLA SRINIVAS, Lecturer in English, 

Govt Degree College, Alamuru, Andhra Pradesh, India

Ph: 7981862200; email: noojillasrinivas@gmail.com 

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MY BELOVED CHARIOTEER - Short Story By Shashi Deshpande- Summary

  MY BELOVED CHARIOTEER - By Shashi Deshpande

(SUMMARY)

        “My Beloved Charioteer” is a short story written by Shashi Deshpande. She is a famous Indian writer of short stories and novels. This story looks at the problems of women by interpreting the relationships among the women of three generations.

        The three important characters in this story are – Ajji (Grandmother), Aarthi (daughter of Ajji), and Preethi (Granddaughter of Ajji). The story is narrated from the point of view of Ajji.

        Both the Grandmother Ajji and granddaughter Preethi have more love and affection with each other. Both Ajji and her daughter Aarthi lost their husbands. Preethi is seven years old school going child. She fills happiness and enjoyment in the life of Ajji. But, Aarthi has been living in sorrowful mood since the death of her father and husband. She ruined her health by limiting herself to her father’s room. She smokes all the time and sleeps less. She doesn’t care for her daughter Preethi or for her old mother Ajji. Her behaviour is not liked by Ajji and Preethi. But, Ajji could not dare to speak to Aarthi in this regard.

        One day, Aarthi warns Preethi for being very happy. Aarthi’s meaningless anger and behavior spoil the happiness of Ajji and Preethi. Unable to bear this, Ajji goes to Aarthi and expresses her displeasure. Further, Ajji reveals the facts about how she was suppressed by her husband (Aarthi’s father) and how rudely he used to behave with her. In the meanwhile, the photo of Ajji’s husband was broken. Ajji prefers to throw it out. She says that it is not good to live in the painful past neglecting the present and future. Aarthi comes to know the facts and is now on the path of improving her life.

Ajji gets her energy and motivation to deal with her daughter from the lively little girl Preethi. The little girl Preethi plays key role in improving the relationship between Ajji and Aarthi. Thus, Preethi is compared to Lord Krishna, the original charioteer, who motivated Arjuna to fight against enemies and perform his duty. Preethi is the beloved charioteer in the story.

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NOOJILLA SRINIVAS

Lecturer in English 

Govt. Degree College, Alamuru, Andhra Pradesh

M: 7981862200; email: noojillasrinivas@gmail.com 

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