Section-C How Oswald Dined With God Rachna sagar English Multiskill Coursebook Class 8

Summary

In this lesson, students explore a section from the 'Class A Rachna Sagar Multi-Skill English Coursebook'. The focus is on discussing a chapter about Oswald's interaction with God and responding to comprehension questions about the landscape, the setting of the feast, and the cries of the poor during a famine. The king's actions to aid the hungry are analyzed, including his decision to share food with the poor. The session concludes with multiple-choice questions and a reflection on the themes of generosity, compassion, and the consequences of wealth disparity.

Takeaways

• 🏰 The landscape is described as desolate and grey, with a winter season and icy, rocky scenery.
• 🐺 The sound of wolves howling over the landscape of ferns and sands is mentioned.
• 🔥 The setting in the hall is vividly described with feast fires, torches, and people seated around the king and queen.
• 👑 The king and the thanes are feasting inside the hall, with the king and queen making merry and singing.
• 🎉 The company hears in the middle of the feast, amidst the cries of the poor hungry man from the surrounding area.
• 🥩 The king teaches the lesson of the hangar of the poor by ordering the first feast of wild boar and the der case of drink should be carried to the poor at the gate.
• 🍞 The bread date is discussed, with the king's order that the bread date should be sweet according to the king's command.
• 🍽️ The people are not happy after getting the bread because it is insufficient to satisfy just a wild boar.
• 👥 The demand for food and shelter for the coming days of famine is highlighted.
• 📖 The script includes a reading section with extracts and questions to be answered.

Q & A

What is the landscape described in the first verse?

The landscape is set in Northumbria, described as desolate and grey, with a season of winter, icy covered, foggy, and with a windy sound over the landscape of ferns and sands.

How is the setting inside the hall described?

Inside the hall, there is a feast with the king and the thanes dining. The hall is lit with fire and torches along the walls, and men are seated around the king and queen making merry and singing.

What happens in the middle of the feast?

In the middle of the feast, the company hears a cry from outside the hall. The cry is from a poor, hungry man from the surrounding area who is calling out for food and shelter.

What does the king order to be done about the poor man's hunger?

The king orders the first of the wild boar to be brought to the poor at the gate. He also orders that the drink should be carried to the poor and instructs them to live only on a loaf of bread each and to distribute it to the poor.

What is the bread date mentioned in the script?

The bread date mentioned is 'wooden sweet', which implies that the bread is hard and possibly stale, as it is described to be sweet due to being old.

What is the king's response to the cry of the poor?

The king declares it is a curse if the deer is not answered (helped). He orders gold for the king and hunger for the poor, indicating a contrast between the wealth of the king and the plight of the poor.

What is the mood of the people after receiving the bread?

The people are not happy after receiving the bread because it is insufficient to satisfy them, as they are described to be wanting more to overcome the coming famine.

What is the king's role in the situation with the poor and the feast?

The king plays a central role in the feast, hearing the cry of the poor, and responding by ordering food and shelter to be provided for them.

What is the significance of the cry from outside the hall?

The cry from outside the hall signifies the stark contrast between the abundance within the feast and the poverty and hunger outside, highlighting social inequality.

What does the king's order about the distribution of the bread to the poor indicate about his character?

The king's order to distribute the bread to the poor indicates a sense of responsibility and perhaps guilt or awareness of the plight of the less fortunate.

How does the script describe the king's reaction to the situation with the poor?

The script describes the king as demanding food and shelter for the poor, showing a sense of urgency and concern for their well-being.