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Winds of Change

CBSE · Class 9 · English

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1. Understanding Pankha and Pankhi

  • The word pankha or punkha comes from pankh, meaning feather of a bird.
  • Pankha is a general word used for all fans.
  • Pankhi means a small plumed fan used in ancient India.
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2. Regional Types of Pankhas

  • Rajasthan has several types of pankhas: appliqué hand fan, zardozi hand fan, temple hand fans, and painted hand fan.
  • The appliqué hand fan of Rajasthan is made of pieces of fabric sewn onto another cloth with ornamental needlework.
  • The zardozi hand fan of Rajasthan uses glittering ornate gold threadwork.
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3. The Last Leaf: Plot and Theme

  • Sue and Johnsy are two young artists who share a small flat.
  • Johnsy falls seriously ill with pneumonia.
  • The doctor says Johnsy has made up her mind not to get well, and medicines will not help if she does not want to live.
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4. Character Sketches

  • Sue is caring, responsible, and hopeful.
  • Sue works to earn money and cares deeply for Johnsy.
  • Sue brings Behrman as a model and later tells Johnsy the truth about the painted leaf.

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The word pankha or punkha comesPankha is the general termDifferent states developed different fan stylesIn modern timesJohnsy has pneumonia and believes she

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