First Flight ch11 The Proposal - CBSE Value Based Questions

CBSE Class 10 English Language and Literature
First Flight Prose The Proposal

Value Based Questions

Q.1. The principle ‘forgive and forget’, helps a lot in maintaining cordial relations with our neighbors. Do you think Anton Chekov conveys this message in the play ‘The Proposal’?
Ans.
  • Yes, important to have patience to run the machinery of life
  • Forgive and forget should be the principle to maintain happy relationships
  • Accept others with weaknesses
Q.2 The characters Natalya and Lomov lose their temper on trivial issues. It shows their poor skills at anger management. Suggest some ways that help you in maintaining cordial relationship with people around you.
Ans.
  • follow the principle ‘forgive and forget’
  • being understanding and helpful
  • have empathy
  • being courteous
  • should not complain and blame
Q.3 It is a common observance that more attention is paid to unimportant issues at the cost of important ones. The play ‘The Proposal’ beautifully portrays this fact. Suggest some steps how we can avoid this unhealthy practice.
Ans.
  • Let’s set our priorities right
  • ignore unimportant issues
  • not to pay too much attention on trivialities.
  • save energy for useful activities