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Revision Notes
The Luncheon — Revision Notes
Maharashtra Board · Class 10 · English
The Luncheon revision notes for Maharashtra Board Class 10 English: 4 topics in quick points. Part of the Maharashtra Board Class 10 English syllabus.
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Key Topics to Revise
1
Author and Story Type
- William Somerset Maugham lived from 1874 to 1965.
- He was a British playwright, novelist, and short story writer.
- He was reputedly the highest paid author during the 1930s.
2
Setting and Background
- The luncheon took place twenty years before the narrator remembers it.
- At that time, the narrator was living in Paris.
- He had a tiny apartment and very little money.
3
Characters
- The narrator is an unnamed young writer living in Paris twenty years ago.
- He is poor, careful with money, and polite.
- He is also anxious and later becomes desperate because of the bill.
4
Plot in Brief
- The lady writes to the narrator after reading one of his books.
- She asks to meet him for luncheon at Foyot's.
- The narrator agrees, though he can hardly afford it.
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The narrator is a young writerThe lady had read oneFoyot’s is an expensive restaurantThe lady repeatedly claims that sheAs the meal grows more expensive
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important topics in The Luncheon for Maharashtra Board Class 10 English?
Key topics in The Luncheon include Author and Story Type, Setting and Background, Characters, Plot in Brief. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Maharashtra Board Class 10 board exam.
How should I revise The Luncheon for the Maharashtra Board Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 43 practice questions on The Luncheon. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.
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