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A Synopsis - The Swiss Family Robinson — Syllabus
Maharashtra Board · Class 9 · English - Book 'Kumarbharti"
What A Synopsis - The Swiss Family Robinson covers in Maharashtra Board Class 9 English - Book 'Kumarbharti": 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.
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4 Topics · Maharashtra Board Class 9 English - Book 'Kumarbharti" · 2026-27
Topics in A Synopsis - The Swiss Family Robinson
1
Background and Purpose of the Novel
- Written by Johann David Wyss, a Swiss clergyman
- Popular for over 200 years across many countries
- Adapted into graphic novels and films
2
The Shipwreck and Initial Survival
- Family members: William (father), Elizabeth (mother), Fritz, Ernest, Jack, Franz (sons)
- Ship caught in great storm, other passengers evacuated without the Robinson family
- Family survived the storm in ship's hold
3
First Settlement - Tent Camp
- William built a bow using floatable old kegs
- Family landed successfully and set up tent
- Softened floor with cut grass for beds
4
Second Settlement - Tree House
- Elizabeth wanted to move to safer place - current camp too exposed, dry, and hot
- Tree house would provide safety from jackals
- Selected tree with trunk nearly 40 feet in diameter
Key Concepts
A synopsis is a brief summaryThe Robinson family's ability to surviveThroughout their adventureThe family learns to depend onThe family builds four different homes
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Key topics in A Synopsis - The Swiss Family Robinson include Background and Purpose of the Novel, The Shipwreck and Initial Survival, First Settlement - Tent Camp, Second Settlement - Tree House. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 9 exams.
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