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The Last Stone Mason

NIOS · Class 10 · English

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1. Story Overview and Central Theme

  • The old man is a stone mason and sculptor who carves statues of gods like Radha and Krishna.
  • For him, work is worship and service to God, not only a way to earn money.
  • Gopal, his biological son, leaves the family trade because he wants more money.
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2. Character Sketches

  • The old man is committed, patient, and deeply devoted to his art.
  • He continues working for days without rest and eventually faints from exhaustion.
  • He values tradition and has learnt carving from his father, who learnt it from his father before him.
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3. Important Events in the Story

  • The young man throws down his hammer and chisel and announces he is leaving.
  • He says the work has brought them nothing and does not pay enough.
  • The old man replies that money is not everything and that work is service to God.
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4. Grammar: Present Perfect Tense

  • Present perfect tense is formed with has/have + past participle.
  • Has is used with he, she, and it.
  • Have is used with I, you, we, and they.

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The old man carves stone statuesGopal leaves the family trade becauseSalimThe old man works continuouslyWhen the old man sees Salim

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