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ICSE · Class 8 · English Literature: Book 'Gulmohar'

What The Stolen Bacillus covers in ICSE Class 8 English Literature: Book 'Gulmohar': 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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4 Topics · ICSE Class 8 English Literature: Book 'Gulmohar' · 2026-27

Topics in The Stolen Bacillus

1

Plot Summary

  • The bacteriologist shows the visitor a stained and killed preparation of the Bacillus of cholera under the microscope.
  • The visitor is fascinated by the dangerous power of bacteria and asks about living disease germs.
  • The bacteriologist shows sealed tubes containing living disease bacteria and calls one of them 'Bottled cholera.'
2

Character Analysis

  • The bacteriologist is intelligent, confident, and dramatic in speech.
  • He enjoys explaining scientific ideas and speaks in a persuasive way.
  • His smile at the end shows that he knows the truth and is not worried about the anarchist.
3

Themes and Ideas

  • Science can be powerful, dangerous, and useful at the same time.
  • The story shows how knowledge can be misused for harmful purposes.
  • The desire for fame can lead a person to dangerous actions.
4

Literary Devices

  • Dramatic irony is present because the reader learns later that the tube does not contain cholera.
  • Suspense is created when the anarchist steals the tube and the bacteriologist chases him.
  • Humour appears when Minnie thinks her husband has gone mad.

Key Concepts

Central concept: The Stolen Bacillus

BacteriologistPale-faced ManMinnieCabmanLiving Disease BacteriaCholeraAnarchismMistaken Belief

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