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Broken Images (Girish Karnad) — Study Plan

Madhya Pradesh Board · Class 12 · English

A step-by-step study plan for Broken Images (Girish Karnad), Madhya Pradesh Board Class 12 English: what to learn first, what to practise and when.

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Study Plan

1
Day 1–2

Learn the Theory

Read the textbook chapter carefully. Note down definitions, formulas and key ideas. Focus on: Author and Playwright Profile, Plot and Central Conflict, Character Sketches.

2
Day 3

Practise

Solve the textbook exercises and extra practice questions. There are 77 questions available for this chapter.

3
Day 4

Revise & Test

Revise key points without looking at your notes. Take a practice quiz and mark weak areas for another pass.

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Day 7

Spaced Revision

Come back to Broken Images (Girish Karnad) after a week. Use flashcards for quick recall and try past exam questions on this chapter.

What to Focus On

  • Girish Karnad is a bilingual writer in Kannada and English.
  • He is a recipient of Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan and Jnanpith Award.
  • The play is a monodrama with a live actor and a television projection.
  • Manjula Nayak and Mrs Manjula Murty are the same person.
  • The Image is not a technical fault; it is an autonomous speaking presence.
  • Malini never appears physically; she is remembered through Manjula’s speech.
  • The play begins as a TV event and then becomes a psychological duel.
  • Language politics is discussed through Manjula’s speech.
  • Malini’s life and death are central to the emotional conflict.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

The Image is just a technical glitch in the television broadcast.

Manjula Nayak and Mrs Manjula Murty are two different women.

The play is mainly about a TV speech, so the Image has little thematic importance.

Memory Tips

Girish Karnad as a bilingual playwright and major award-winning writer

Manjula Nayak has an official married name and a creative name

The central idea of broken self and split identity

The telecast is a ten-minute speech

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Broken Images (Girish Karnad) for Madhya Pradesh Board Class 12 English?
Key topics in Broken Images (Girish Karnad) include Author and Playwright Profile, Plot and Central Conflict, Character Sketches, Major Themes. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Madhya Pradesh Board Class 12 board exam.
How should I revise Broken Images (Girish Karnad) for the Madhya Pradesh Board Class 12 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 77 practice questions on Broken Images (Girish Karnad). Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

Sources & Official References

Content is aligned to the official syllabus. Refer to the board website for the latest curriculum.

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