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The Last Stone Mason

NIOS · Class 10 · English

Summary of The Last Stone Mason for NIOS Class 10 English. Key concepts, important points, and chapter overview.

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Overview

The Last Stone Mason presents the struggle between traditional craftsmanship and modern money-minded thinking. An old stone mason treats his art as worship and works with deep devotion, while his son Gopal leaves the family trade in search of more income. The story then shows Salim, an orphaned serv

Key Concepts

The old man carves stone statues

The old man carves stone statues and follows a family tradition passed down for hundreds of years. He values the art itself more than money and sees h

Gopal leaves the family trade because

Gopal leaves the family trade because he wants to earn more money. He prefers mass-produced items like ashtrays, paperweights, candle stands, and plat

Salim

Salim, the orphaned servant boy, secretly practises carving at the quarry for almost two years. His natural skill is discovered when he is seen carvin

The old man works continuously

The old man works continuously for days without rest, becomes physically weak, and eventually faints from exhaustion.

When the old man sees Salim

When the old man sees Salim carving beautifully, he realizes that Salim has the skill in his heart. He tells Salim that nothing more can be taught to

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the central conflict between tradition and commercial values
  • Explain the old man's devotion to his craft and his belief that work is worship
  • Compare Gopal's attitude with Salim's attitude
  • Recognize the role of natural talent and self-learning in carving
  • Revise the present perfect tense and its negative form

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