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ICSE Class 10 English Literature-Treasure Chest ( Poems and Short Stories) — Revision Notes

ICSE Class 10 English Literature-Treasure Chest revision notes, chapter by chapter across 40 chapters. Follows the ICSE / ISC syllabus.

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Chapter-Wise Revision Notes — 40 Chapters

  • Poem Overview
  • Important Poetic Images and Meanings
  • Themes
  • Character and Speaker Analysis
The bonsai tree stands forThe gardener represents patriarchal societyThe gardener says it isThe poem ends with images suchThe poem has no regular rhyme
  • Story Overview
  • Characters and Their Roles
  • Major Themes
  • Important Events in the Story
Bonkubihari DattaThe weekly gatherings at Sripati Majumdar'sA spacecraft appears near Poncha Ghosh'sAng has a ballThrough a special tube
  • Poet and Background
  • Summary of the Poem
  • Character Sketch of Skimbleshanks
  • Themes
Skimbleshanks is the central characterThe poem presents Skimbleshanks as strictThe cat is given human qualitiesThe train moves smoothly because SkimbleshanksThe poem creates fun by making

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