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Three Questions

Maharashtra Board · Class 10 · English

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4 Topics · Maharashtra Board Class 10 English

Topics in Three Questions

1

Author and Background

  • Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910) was a renowned Russian writer and one of the greatest authors of all time
  • He achieved literary fame with his semi-autobiographical trilogy: Childhood, Boyhood, and Youth
  • The story is a parable - a short story with a moral lesson featuring human characters
2

Plot Summary and Structure

  • A king seeks answers to three important questions about life
  • The three questions: (1) Right time for every action (2) Most necessary people (3) Most important thing to do
  • Various learned people give different, contradictory answers
3

Characters and Their Significance

  • The King: Represents humanity's search for wisdom and meaning; shows humility by serving others
  • The Hermit: Symbolizes true wisdom that comes from simple living and spiritual understanding
  • The Wounded Man: Represents enemies who can become friends through compassion and forgiveness
4

The Three Questions and Answers

  • Question 1: What is the right time for every action?
  • Answer 1: NOW is the only important time because it's when we have power to act
  • Question 2: Who are the most necessary people?

Key Concepts

The king wanted to knowA parable is a short storyThe hermit teaches through actions ratherThe enemy who comes to killThe hermit's final answer emphasizes

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