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Somebody's Mother — Syllabus

CBSE · Class 8 · English

What Somebody's Mother covers in CBSE Class 8 English: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the CBSE Class 8 English syllabus.

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4 Topics · CBSE Class 8 English · 2026-27

Topics in Somebody's Mother

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1. Main Idea and Theme

  • The poem shows how an old woman stands alone at a crossing in winter.
  • Many people pass by without helping her.
  • A schoolboy stops and helps her cross the street.
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2. Characters and Their Roles

  • The old woman is described as old, ragged, grey, and bent with the winter cold.
  • She is alone, uncared for, and afraid to cross the slippery street.
  • The boys are schoolchildren released from school; they rush past with laughter and do not help.
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3. Important Lines and Their Meaning

  • The opening lines create a picture of an old woman struggling in winter.
  • The wet street and recent snow make the scene cold and unsafe.
  • The words alone and uncared for show her loneliness.
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4. Literary Devices

  • Imagery is used in phrases like old and ragged and grey and wet with a recent snow.
  • Comparison appears in like a flock of sheep.
  • Contrast is shown between the uncared-for woman and the helpful boy.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Compassion and human kindness shown through helping an elderly woman

The old womanThe schoolchildrenThe boyThe crossing sceneMotherhood and family feelingGratitude and prayerRaggedA Nation's Strength

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Somebody's Mother for CBSE Class 8 English?
Key topics in Somebody's Mother include Main Idea and Theme, Characters and Their Roles, Important Lines and Their Meaning, Literary Devices. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 8 exams.
How should I revise Somebody's Mother for Class 8 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 74 practice questions on Somebody's Mother. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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