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Reach for the Top & On Killing a Tree

Gujarat Board · Class 9 · English

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Part I - Santosh Yadav: The Mountain Climber

  • Born in Joniyawas village, Rewari District, Haryana - sixth child with five brothers
  • Name 'Santosh' means contentment, but she was never content with traditional ways
  • Broke social norms by wearing shorts instead of traditional dresses
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Part II - Maria Sharapova: The Tennis Champion

  • Russian girl who reached world number one in tennis at barely 18 years
  • Born in Siberia, sent to Florida for training before 10th birthday
  • Heart-wrenching separation from mother Yelena for two years due to visa restrictions
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On Killing a Tree - Poem Analysis

  • Poet: Gieve Patel - emphasizes trees are living beings, not easy to kill
  • Theme: Environmental protection and the resilience of nature
  • Structure: Free verse poem with no regular rhyme scheme
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Literary Devices and Techniques

  • Characterization: Both Santosh and Maria shown as determined, sacrificing individuals
  • Contrast: Traditional vs modern values in Santosh's story
  • Imagery: Visual descriptions of mountains, tennis courts, tree's growth

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