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A Synopsis - The Swiss Family Robinson

Maharashtra Board · Class 9 · English

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4 Topics · Maharashtra Board Class 9 English

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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