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The Snake and the Mirror & A Legend of the Northland — Syllabus
Gujarat Board · Class 9 · English
What The Snake and the Mirror & A Legend of the Northland covers in Gujarat Board Class 9 English: 3 topics, for the 2026-27 session.
45 questions20 flashcards5 concepts
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3 Topics · Gujarat Board Class 9 English · 2026-27
Topics in The Snake and the Mirror & A Legend of the Northland
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The Snake and the Mirror - Story Analysis
- The story is narrated by a homeopath doctor who recounts his experience with a cobra
- Setting: A small rented room on a hot summer night, around 10 o'clock
- The doctor was young, unmarried, poor (only 60 rupees), and very concerned about his appearance
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A Legend of the Northland - Poem Analysis
- This is a ballad - a narrative poem that tells a story in short stanzas
- Setting: Northland where days are short, nights are long, and it's very cold
- Characters: Saint Peter (an apostle of Christ) and a selfish old woman
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Themes and Literary Devices
- Common themes: Vanity, greed, human nature, moral lessons, consequences of actions
- Literary devices in 'The Snake and the Mirror': First-person narration, humor, irony, suspense
- Literary devices in 'A Legend of the Northland': Ballad form, moral teaching, transformation, symbolism
Key Concepts
In 'The Snake and the Mirror'In 'A Legend of the Northland'A ballad is a narrative poemThe story uses situational ironySaint Peter's punishment of the greedy
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What are the important topics in The Snake and the Mirror & A Legend of the Northland for Gujarat Board Class 9 English?
Key topics in The Snake and the Mirror & A Legend of the Northland include The Snake and the Mirror - Story Analysis, A Legend of the Northland - Poem Analysis, Themes and Literary Devices. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 9 exams.
How should I revise The Snake and the Mirror & A Legend of the Northland for Class 9 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 45 practice questions on The Snake and the Mirror & A Legend of the Northland. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.
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