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The Address

Manipur Board · Class 11 · English

Complete topic list for The Address in Manipur Board Class 11 English. Key concepts, sub-topics, and what to focus on for board exams.

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4 Topics · Manipur Board Class 11 English

Topics in The Address

1

Plot Summary and Structure

  • The story is narrated in first person by Mrs. S's daughter who visits Mrs. Dorling at 46 Marconi Street
  • Two visits are described - the first unsuccessful encounter and the second revealing visit
  • Flashback technique is used to explain how Mrs. Dorling acquired the family belongings during wartime
2

Character Analysis

  • The Narrator (Mrs. S's daughter): Young, curious, ultimately wise in her final decision
  • Mrs. Dorling: Opportunistic, cold, refuses to acknowledge the narrator initially
  • Mrs. S (the mother): Trusting, naive about Mrs. Dorling's true intentions
3

Major Themes

  • Loss and Memory: Physical objects vs. emotional memories
  • War and its Aftermath: Impact on survivors and their possessions
  • Human Nature: Greed, opportunism vs. trust and generosity
4

Literary Devices and Techniques

  • Irony: Mrs. Dorling 'saves' items but destroys their emotional value
  • Contrast: Between the narrator's memories and present reality
  • Symbolism: The green cardigan, cutlery, and other belongings

Key Concepts

The story is set againstThe protagonist's journey is driven byMrsThe protagonist struggles with her identityThe story's conclusion shows the protagonist

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