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My Elder Brother

NIOS · Class 10 · English

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Overview

My Elder Brother is an adapted story from Leo Tolstoy’s autobiographical novel Boyhood, translated by C.J. Haqar. It presents the close but tense relationship between two brothers, Nicky and Valodya. The story moves through jealousy, rivalry, anger, and finally reconciliation. It also includes gramm

Key Concepts

Nicky is younger than Valodya by

Nicky is younger than Valodya by one year and three months. The brothers are close and spend time together, but Nicky feels inferior because Valodya i

Valodya is clever

Valodya is clever, well-behaved, popular, impulsive, and large-hearted. He never openly boasts about being superior, and in quarrels he shows generosi

The quarrel begins when Nicky accidentally

The quarrel begins when Nicky accidentally breaks Valodya’s scent bottle. Valodya accuses him of doing it on purpose, the argument grows worse, and Ni

Nicky feels miserable during quarrels

Nicky feels miserable during quarrels, thinks nobody loves him, and later feels ashamed but too proud to apologise first. After the quarrel, he cannot

Valodya takes the first step towards

Valodya takes the first step towards peace. He smiles and says, "Nicky! Don't be cross any more. Forgive me if I offended you." Nicky then stammers, s

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the relationship between Nicky and Valodya
  • Identify the causes and effects of jealousy, pride, and reconciliation
  • Recall key events of the quarrel and its resolution
  • Recognise Valodya’s generous and large-hearted nature
  • Understand the definition, uses, and forms of noun clauses

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