Winds of Change
CBSE · Class 9 · English
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Topics in Winds of Change
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.
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.
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.
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.
Key Concepts
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- CBSE Official — cbse.gov.in
- National Education Policy 2020 — education.gov.in
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