The Enchanted Pool — Chapter Summary
ICSE · Class 7 · English Literature : Book 'Gulmohar'
Summary of The Enchanted Pool for ICSE Class 7 English Literature : Book 'Gulmohar'. The Enchanted Pool tells the story of the five Pāṇḍava brothers.
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Overview
The Enchanted Pool tells the story of the five Pāṇḍava brothers during their long exile. After losing everything to the Kauravas in a game of dice, they live in the forest for thirteen years. In the twelfth year, while chasing a deer, they become thirsty and reach a pool that is guarded by a mysteri
Key Concepts
The five Pāṇḍava brothers
The five Pāṇḍava brothers—Yudhishthira, Bhima, Arjuna, Nakula, and Sahadeva—lose everything to the Kauravas in a game of dice and live in exile for th
The pool is guarded by
The pool is guarded by a mysterious voice. Anyone who wants to drink its water must first answer questions.
Nakula
Nakula, Sahadeva, Arjuna, and Bhima each ignore the warning and drink the water. As a result, they fall dead near the pool.
Yudhishthira does not act in anger
Yudhishthira does not act in anger or fear. He agrees to answer the questions first and gives thoughtful answers about courage, the mind, pride, and a
When offered one revived brother
When offered one revived brother, Yudhishthira chooses Nakula because he wants fairness between Kunti’s children and Madri’s children.
Learning Objectives
- To understand the main events of the story in the correct order
- To identify the character traits of Yudhishthira, Bhima, Arjuna, Nakula, and Sahadeva
- To understand the importance of obedience, patience, and fairness
- To see how the Yaksha tests Yudhishthira’s wisdom
- To recognize the theme of righteousness in the chapter
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