The Wolves of Cernogratz
ICSE · Class 10 · English Literature-Treasure Chest ( Poems and Short Stories)
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- Pen name for Hector Hugh Munro (1870-1916)
- Master of the ironic short story with supernatural elements
- Known for satirizing upper-class society
- Setting: German schloss (castle) in a forest
- Previous owners: Noble Cernogratz family
- Current owners: von Nixenschmaltz family (new money)
- Amalie von Cernogratz: True aristocrat working as governess
- The Baroness: Snobbish owner who dismisses the governess
- The Baron: Passive husband who follows his wife's lead
Common Mistakes to Avoid
The story is primarily about supernatural events and wolves, making it a horror story
The governess is lying about being a Cernogratz to gain sympathy or status
The Baroness is justified in her skepticism because the governess's claims sound unbelievable
Memory Tips
The Cernogratz family legend - wolves howl and tree falls when family member dies
Amalie von Cernogratz disguised as Fraulein Schmidt due to poverty
The Baroness is snobbish and dismissive of the governess
Key quote: 'I shall die as I have lived - as one of the Cernogratz'
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