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With the Photographer — Syllabus

ICSE · Class 10 · English Literature-Treasure Chest ( Poems and Short Stories)

What With the Photographer covers in ICSE Class 10 English Literature-Treasure Chest: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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4 Topics · ICSE Class 10 English Literature-Treasure Chest ( Poems and Short Stories) · 2026-27

Topics in With the Photographer

1

Author and Background

  • Stephen Leacock lived from 1869 to 1944.
  • He was a Canadian humourist, economist, and writer born in England.
  • He was a professor of economics at McGill University in Montreal.
2

Setting and Atmosphere

  • The entire story takes place in the photographer’s studio.
  • The story is set in the early 20th century.
  • The studio is a formal place meant for creating polished portraits.
3

Characters

  • The Narrator is the first-person speaker and protagonist.
  • He is self-deprecating, mild-mannered, and increasingly distressed.
  • He goes to the studio for a simple portrait and is shocked by the criticism.
4

Plot in Order

  • The narrator visits the photographer’s studio for a portrait.
  • The photographer examines his face and finds faults in it.
  • The photographer says the ears are not level, the eyes are too far apart, and the mouth is not right.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Comic satire on vanity, identity, and the conflict between a true likeness and an artistically improved photograph

The NarratorThe PhotographerPhotographer’s StudioFacial FaultsRetouchingLikeness vs PhotographIdentityHumour and Satire

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What are the important topics in With the Photographer for ICSE Class 10 English Literature-Treasure Chest ( Poems and Short Stories)?
Key topics in With the Photographer include Author and Background, Setting and Atmosphere, Characters, Plot in Order. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the ICSE Class 10 board exam.
How should I revise With the Photographer for the ICSE Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 48 practice questions on With the Photographer. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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