Karna — Flashcards
Karnataka Board · Class 10 · English
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Who is Karna and how is he introduced in the chapter?
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Karna is introduced as a 'godlike youth from whom light and power seemed to emanate.' He appears suddenly at the exhibition of arms, challenging Arjuna with superhuman confidence. He is described as l…
What is the dramatic irony present when Karna and Arjuna first meet?
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The dramatic irony lies in the fact that Karna and Arjuna are actually brothers - both sons of Kunti - but they are 'all unaware, by the bitter irony of fate, of their common blood.' The audience know…
What does Karna's response to being called 'son of a charioteer' reveal about his character?
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When Bhima mocks him as a charioteer's son, Karna's 'lips trembled with anguish and he speechlessly looked up at the setting sun with a deep sigh.' This reveals his deep hurt at social rejection, his …
How does Duryodhana's support of Karna establish their relationship?
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Duryodhana immediately crowns Karna as king of Anga, defending him against Bhima's insults by saying 'Valour is the hall-mark of a kshatriya' and that he holds Karna 'worthy to rule the whole world.' …
What is the significance of the sun and Indra appearing in the sky during the confrontation?
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The appearance of Indra (lord of thunderclouds) and Bhaskara (the sun god) represents the divine fathers of Arjuna and Karna respectively, seeking to 'encourage their offspring and witness this fatefu…
What does Karna's gift of his earrings and armor to Indra demonstrate about his character?
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Despite knowing it was Indra in disguise trying to weaken him, Karna 'could not bring himself to refuse any gift that was asked of him.' This demonstrates his commitment to dharma, his generous nature…
What are the two curses that affect Karna and how do they reflect the theme of fate?
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1) Parasurama's curse: The Brahmastra will fail when most needed because Karna lied about being a Brahmana. 2) The wheel of his chariot will sink at the crucial moment. Both curses show how past actio…
How does Bhishma's final meeting with Karna reveal the complexity of dharma?
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Bhishma acknowledges Karna's true parentage and advises him to join the Pandavas as it's the 'right path.' However, when Karna explains his loyalty to Duryodhana, Bhishma accepts this too as 'the righ…
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- Karnataka SSLC — kseeb.kar.nic.in
- Dept of Pre-University Education, Karnataka
- National Education Policy 2020 — education.gov.in
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