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Prose Name : The Concert
Author Name : SHANTHA RAMESHWAR RAO
CHECK YOUR UNDER STANDING
1.Which word in the first paragraph describes the manner of the girl when she saw the newspaper ?
‘excitedly’
2. Why do you think the mother cautioned the girl ?
Mother cautioned the girl because her son was suffering from cancer. He was in last stage of his life. His body was very weak and he needed sleep and complete rest. In addition to that he was also fond of music especially Sitar. If he heard the news, it would disturb him.
3. ‘We mustn’t miss the chance’.
a) What chance did the boy not ike to miss? Why? Do you think the boy would get a chance in future?
The boy didn’t want to miss Pandit Ravishankar’s concert be-cause it’s the chance of a life time. It was rare opportunity, such a great artist never give their concert frequently. No, I wouldn’t think the boy would get a chance in future because he was in his last stage of life.
4. Imagine you were the mother of the boy; would you have reacted differently in the situation ? If so, how ?
Generally Anant’s mother reacted correctly. If we think differ-ently, we should make some special arrangement for him and give him an opportunity to listen and see Pandit Ravishankar. Because it was his great desire and our duty is to fulfill.
5. Read the third paragraph. He raised himself up without any help. The mother murmured with ‘a catch in her throat’ on seeing him. What does this suggest about the condi-tion of the boy? Read the fourth Paragraph and answer.
The boy was in serious condition. Doctors gave up hopes, medi-cine could not work on him. His end was not far, even he was not able to breath, oxygen was necessary for him.
Share your Responses:
1.For a moment, Smita had forgotten something. What was it ?
Smita, a moment had forgotten that her brother was very ill.
2. In what way was the truth frightening to Smita ?
Smita had known that Anant was going to die. The word cancer had hung in the air, her brother was dying of cancer. This truth was frightening Smita.
3. Do you consider Anant a talented boy? Justify with support from the text.
According to text, Anant was a talented boy. In the beginning of his music career, he was able to compose his own tunes. His guru was also astonished means he was really talented. In addition to that, he was the best player in Table-Tennis and fastest runner in his school.
4. ‘They had come with high hopes’.
a. What were their ‘high hopes’?
b. Do you think their hopes would be fulfilled? Support your nswer.
c. Dtors said something to the parents. Were those words of hope or words of despair (para.6)
d. They did not voice their fears. Who does the word ‘they stand for?
i) doctors ii) friends
iii) family members. (choose the right answer). (Para.6)
a. Their high hopes were he would again walk and run. He would take in the forth coming table-tennis tournament. He would play sitar and would be a great Sitarist one day.
b. No, their hopes wouldn’t be fulfilled. But his condition became worse day by day. The Doctors also lost their hopes.
c.The Doctor’s words are words of despair.
d. They stand for the family members.
5. Her eyes filled with tears’. Were they tears of happiness or sorrow? Give reasons.
Smita’s eyes were filled with tears, that was the tears of sorrow. Because her brother Anant was very ill and he was not able to go to concert though he had so much of desire to attend the concert.
6. ‘Suddenly a daring thought came to her’. Can you guess what thought Smita had ?
Yes, we can guess that thought. She made up her mind to meet Pandit Ravishankar and she would convince him by explaining the condition of her brother. If he obliges, it was good but there was no harm in trying that.
7. The word ‘gasp’, according to the dictionary, suggests surprise or pain. Which meaning is relevant in this context? (Para.10)
The meaning of the ‘gasp’ in this context is pain.
8. As Smita sat listening to the music, she was spellbound. But all the while, her mind was echoing something else. What was that?
As Smita sat listening to the music, she was spellbound. But all the while, her mind was echoing the plan she had decided on the evening remained firmly in her mind.
9. Why does the writer use the word ‘wriggled’ to describe Smita’s movement?
There was a great crowd and she was more anxious. Her heart beat was loud and she felt her knees were weak. So she cannot walk straightly but she moved in a wriggled way.
10. Smita’s nervousness is suggested by the phrase ‘her heart beating loudly’ in paragraph 12. Identify two more phrases that describe a similar state in the next paragraph.
The two more phrases that describe Smita’s nervousness are
(i) her knees felt weak
(ii) her tongue dried.
11. Did Smita tell what she had in her mind to the musicians ?
Who responded to her request immediately. What was the response ?
Yes, Smita told completely what she had in her mind to the musicians. Immediately Ustad Allah Rakha responded to her request. The response was the next morning they would perform for the boy (her brother).
12. Do you think the response of the artists was unusual? If not, why?
Yes, the response of the artists was unusual. Generally great artists are always busy and they had no time to listen or attend these types of requests. But his was a special case and these artists were very generous, they showed their humanity. Really it was appreciable.
13. The neighbours could not believe their eyes. Why do you think they felt like this?
The neighbours could not believe their eyes, because Pandit Ravi Shankar was very famous artist and very busy. It was very difficult to take his call-sheet. How could they believe such a great person could come to this poor dwelling and gave a concert.
14. Read the last paragraph, which very effectively but briefly describes the end. Exchange your feelings with your partner.
Anant’s life time desire was to see and listen Pandit Ravishankar’s Sitar Concert. His body was very weak and could not tolerate such a big astonishment. On the contrary he satisfied his wish. At this happy moment, his life went out of his body gently, very gently. This was very effective and fascinating.
15. Can you say that the concert was entertaining to Smita ? Justify your answer.
No, the concert was not at all entertaining to Smita. Because she had a plan, that was echoing in her mind. She simply listened the music, her brother’s words were reminding her in every beat of the tabla.
16. Smita was nervous as she stood before the wizard. Which sentence suggests this?
Smita was nervous as she stood before the wizard. This sug-gests in the following sentences.
i) her heart beating loudly.
ii) her knees felt weak.
iii) her tongue dry.
17. Did Pandit Ravi Shankar and Ustad Allah Rakha perform in the boy’s house? Do you think this was an unusual inci-dent? If yes, give reasons.
Yes, of course, Pandit Ravishankar and Ustad Allah Rakha per-formed in the boy’s house. This was an unusual incident because the famous artists coming to a common boy’s apartment and gave a per-formance was a big deal and it shows the simple and kindness of the great personalities.
THINK ABOUT THE TEXT
1.Do you like the story? Why? I like / don’t like, because….. (One reason is given. You may give as many other reasons as you like)
I like this story because
a) This is a story about music.
b) This is a real story.
c) This story has a good feel.
d) This is a story about great person.
e) This story emphasises the humanity and kindness.
f) This story shows compassion.
2. In your opinion, which words in the list below de-scribe Anant’s character or state? Write Yes/No in the space given.
[Refer to a dictionary for the words that you are not sure of)
The boy is ………..
a. energetic No
b. robust No
c. aesthetic Yes
d. imaginative No
e. confident Yes
3. Look at the following phrases in the lesson. They are de-scription Catagorise them in columns ‘A’ and ‘B’ appropri-ately. {spellbound; unfolding the gates of enchantment; plaintive notes; fast twinkling ones’ first notes; wonder; dream; unfolding ragas }.
| A | B |
|---|---|
| Descriptive Of Music | Descrptive Of Smita’s feelings |
| First notes unfolding ragas plaintive notes fast twinkling ones | spellbound wonder dream unfolding the gates of enchantment |
4. Ustad Sahib and Pandit Ravi Shankar agreed to perform for the boy. What made them agree to do so? What would have you done if you were the musician ?
Ustad Sahib and Pandit Ravi Shankar agreed to perform for the boy. The boy was in the last stage of his life. His last desire was this. And he was not able to come and attend the concert. Because of his pitiable condition they agreed to do so. Who ever may be in that situation not only I, everyone should do the same.
5. What arrangement would you make if Pandit Ravi Shankar and Allah Rakha were coming to your house? [You may include in your answer such arrangements one example is given. Think of others and write them in the bubbles]. Note: Answer need not be the same for all.
6. Do you like the ending of the story ? Why ? If you don’t, how would you like to end it ?
| Text | New ending |
|---|---|
| Student X may answer in this way. No, I don’t like the ending because life went out of Anant after meeting the great wizards. | I would like to end in this way After meeting Ustad Allah Rakha and Pandit Ravi Shankar and enjoying their performance he lived for some more years. |
7. Suppose you are Smita and invite Pandit Ravi Shankar (PRS) to your home. Imagine the conversation that fol lows and write it. Some clues are given.
You (Smita) : Good everning sir, May I have a word with you, please?
PRS : Well
You : My brother Anant is a big fan of yours,
PRS : I’m glad to see him, has he come here ?
You : No, he can’t Sir, He is bed-ridden from cancer.
PRS : I’m sorry to hear this. How can I help you ?
You : Would you come with me to see him
PRS : (looking at others) What do you say?
You : Please, I beg you all to come and play for him
Moustached man : Are you joking? Do you know whom you are talking to ?
Don’t bother him with your silly talk.
PRS : Sh! (Silencing him) Be quiet what shall we do Ustad ?
Allah Rakha : (after some thought) Don’t weep. Don’t worry, child
We’ll be performing tomorrow.
8. In the course of the story, whom do you consider to be more worried, Smita or Anant? Have a discussion with the partner/in group / in the class.
In the course of the story, Smita worried more.
9. Some incidents in the story are given in a jumbled order. Rearrange them as they occur in the story.
a) Smita bit her lip in self-reproach. (P)
b) A large moustached man gave a long boring speech. (P)
c) Smita read the newspaper and got excited. (P)
d) Pandit Ravi Shankar and Ustad Allah Rakha started play-ing in the boy’s house. (P)
e) Smita was lost in her thoughts in the park (P)
1) Mother said, “This is not the last time they are going to play” (P)
g) Anant said. “It’s the chance of a lifetime’. (P)
c), g), a), f), e), b), d)
10. a) Identify the paragraphs in which the incidents stated above occur.
1. is in paragraph 1
2. is in paragraph 4
3. is in paragraph 5
4. is in paragraph 6
5. is in paragraph 8
6. is in paragraph 11
7. is in paragraph 16
b) Read each paragraph again and summarise them in your own words,
Self-assessment
11. Match the following:
| A | B | ||
| Who discouraged the girl | Ustab Allah Rakha | ||
| The Person | Who made the request | Was | Pandit Ravi Shankar |
| Who gave the consent finally | the girl, Smita | ||
| Who suggested the time of concert | the moustached man |
- The person who discouraged the girl was the moustached man,
- The person who made the request was the girl, Smita.
- The person who gave the consent finally was Pandit Ravi Shankar
- The person who suggested the time of the concert was Ustad Allah Rakha.
Self Assessment
Task 1: Completethe crossword with the help of the following clues. Across and Down. Refer to the dictionary for any help.
Read and Respond
Task 1: Read the lesson carefully and represent the events/inci-dents in the flow chart. You may have as many boxes in be-tween as you think appropriate.
e.g.: Some verbs are underlined in the passage given below. See how they are classified into finite and nonfinite verbs.
They were (1) waiting (2) for the bus. After a long time, it came (3). The bus was (4) heavily crowded (5). Anyway, they managed (6) to push (7) through and they squeezed (8) themselves in. They felt (9) tired (10) as they had (11) been (12) waiting (13) for long. I wonder (14) who can (15) ever improve (16) our transport system.
Finite verbs and Non-finite verbs
| Finite verbs | Non-finite verbs |
|---|---|
| 1. were (fract tense) | 2. waiting (on trese) – ing participle |
| 3. came (past tense) | 5. crowded (no tense) – en participle |
| 4.was (past tense) | 7. to push (on tense) – to infinitive |
| 6. managed | 10. tired (no tense) – en participle |
| 8. squeezed (past tense) | 12. been (no tense) – en participle |
| 9. felt (trast tense) | 13. waiting (no tense) – ing participle |
| 11. had (past tense) | 16. improve (no tense) – infinitive (without to) |
| 14. wonder (present tense) | |
| 15 can (present tense) |
Task 1: Read the paragraph and classify the underlined verbs into Finite verbs and Non-finite verbs. Write the tense of the finite verbs and the type of non-finite verbs. Two examples are given.
Smita bit her lip in self-reproach. She had been so excited at seeing the announcement that she had not remembered that her brother was very ill. She had seen how the doctors had shaken their heads gravely and spoken words that neither she nor even her parents could understand. But somewhere deep inside, Smita had known the frightening truth that Anant was going to die. The word cancer had hung in the air. Her brother was dying of cancer even though she pretended that all would be well and they would return together, a small family of four, to their home in Gaganpur. And he was only fifteen, and the best table-tennis player in the school and the fastest runner. He was learning to play the sitar; they were both taking sitar lessons, but Anant was better than her as in many other things. He was already able to compose his own tunes to the astonishment of their guru. Then cancer had struck and they had come to Bombay so that he could be treated at the cancer hospital in the city.
| Finite verbs | Non-finite verbs |
|---|---|
| had – past tense had – past tense was – past tense would – past tense were – past tense were – (no tense) | understand-infinitive without to bit ——- to die excited ——- pretended seen ——- learning known ——- to compose known —— struck come |
PRACTISE WRITING
MR 1 Decode the following sms into the sentences: (one has been done for you)
1.”Try it jst 1s again,’ he wudsA.
Sentence: ‘Try it just once again’, he would say
2. Yday, i rot leaVletta 2 hm
Sentence: Yesterday I wrote leave letter to him.
3. My sis gt 8T% n mats n 2nd test.
Sentence: My sister got 80% in Mathematics in Second test.
4. Bravo India 1st Match
Sentence: Bravo India won the Match.
5. W’rgunA excussion on satdy 2 historical places.
Sentence: We are going on a excursion on saturday to historical places/
6. Im ill, i cnot attend today’s skool so plzgivyr notesindevng.
Sentence: I am ill, I cannot attend today’s school. So please give your notes in the evening.
7. do d hmwrk quickly n zzzwel. Gudn8.
Sentence: Do the homework quickly and sleep well. Good night.
Extra Multiple Choice Questions
1. Pandit Ravishankar was ________
a) Singer
b) Musician
c) Playback singer
d) Sitar Maestro
2.’The Concert’ was the lesson written by
a) Shanta Rameshwar Rao
b) Shantha Kameshwar Rao
c) Shantha
d) Shantha Pandit
3. The Concert will be held at
a) Anand Auditorium
b) Bombay
c) Shanmukaananda Auditorium
d) Stadium
4. Smita was ______ years old.
a) 15
b) 16
c) 18
d) 12
5. Anant was Smita’s
a) father
b) friend
c) brother
d) neighbour
6. Anant was best _________ player.
a) table-tennis
b) cricket
c) Kho-kho
d) Hockey
7. Their family lived in _______
a) Bombay
b) Bangalore
c) Gaganpur
d) Mumbai
8. Anant was suffering from ______
a) fever
b) asthma
c) cancer
d) breathing problem
9. In his school, Anant was the ________
a) runner
b) fastest runner
c) bowler
d) batsman
10. They were stayed in Bombay at ______
a) Aunt Sushila’s apartment
b) Hotel
c) Guest house
d) their home
11. Anant was already able to ______ his own tunes.
a) construct
b) sing
c) write
d) compose
12. Who brought tickets for the concert?
a) Aunt Sushila
b) her Father
c) brother
d) Friend
13. Who gave suggestion to Smita to walk in the park ?
a) Anant
b) her mother
c) Aunt Sushila
d) her friend
14. The tabla player in the concert was
a) Ustad Allah Rakha
b) Sadashiva
c) Shivakumara
d) Someshwara
15. A large ________ made a long boring speech.
a) Pandit
b) Ustad
c) Manager
d) moustached man
II. Match The Following:
| A | B | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1. With a catch in her throat | a) vioce filled with sadness | f |
| 2. gravely | b) Sushila | e |
| 3. choked voice | c) trouble or worry | a |
| 4. bother | d) gratify | c |
| 5. Smitha’s Aunt | e) Seriously | b |
| 6. Indulge | f) with a feeling of great sorrow. | d |
III. Give one word for the following:
- Feeling or showing happiness and enthusiasm.
- a great performenr, especially a musician
- moved quickly and suddenly towards a particular place.
- Qithout being asked, invited or expected
- a blame or criticism against oneself / herself
- to behave in a particular way in order to make other people believe something that is not true.
- an act or event that does not follow the laws of nature and is believed to be caused by God.
- a feeling of great pleasure.
- enthusiastic clapping by an audience who stand up from their seats as a sign of their appreciation.
- to twist and turn the body or part of it with quick short movements.
- a person who is especially good at some art or achieve-ment.
- a tall building that has flats.
Answer:
- excited,
- maestro
- sprang,
- to pray,
- self-reproach
- pretend,
- miracle,
- enchantment
- ovation,
- wriggle,
- wizard
- block
About the Author:
Shantha Rameshwar Rao was born in 1924. She is an Indian writer of myths, legends, folktales, short stories and picture books for children. She has retold the tales from Indian Scriptures and reworked folk tales and myths from little-known tribal communities and far-flung areas of India.
In Tales of Ancient India (1960) she retells original stories like “How the Stork Got its Long Neck” and “Why snakes have forked Tongues”. Children’s Mahabharata (1968) and in Worship of Shiva (1998), drawn from Hindu myth and scripture, have demons, Gods, and humans as characters. She stresses the importance of wise action in our public as well as private life. The present lesson “The Concert” is written about the boy, who had an incurable disease and he was very fond of music. It is one of the touchy stories. Music is the voice of the soul.
SUMMARY
The concert was the lesson written by Shanta Rameshwar Rao. This lesson comes under the Unit “Music the Ambrosia”. Everyone likes Music. Music is a divine art. Music changes the life of man. Music is a powerful media. Here the poetess narrates an incident, which is very much touching.
Smita was a sixteen years old girl while reading the newspaper, and said excitedly that Pandit Ravishankar’s Concert will be held at Shanmukhananda Auditorium the next day. Smita, her mother and her brother Anant who was suffering from cancer came to Bombay for treatment. They stayed in Bombay for treatment. They stayed in Aunt Sushila’s Apartment in Bombay. When she told the mother loudly, her mother said to her, Don’t shout, your brother will wake up. Don’t you know he needs to sleep and take rest. But the boy was not asleep, he was fond of music and wanted to learn sitar, both brother and sister joined the sitar class. When he heard the name Pandit Ravi Shankar, he was eager to know the details so he tried to raise himself up on his elbows, but he couldn’t, he fell back. His eyes were shining, he said that he mustn’t miss the chance. He was very eager to hear him and see him. Mother came and said to him “lie down son, lie down”, she was helpless, seeing her son’s condition, she felt very sad and uttered a prayer. Anant repeated I must hear him and see him, Its the chance of a life time.
Immediately he began to cough and catch breath with open mouth and had to be given oxygen from the cylinder. But his large eyes were fixed on his sister. Smita felt very guilty. when she read the news, she had been so excited that she completely forget the condition of her brother. She had known the frightening truth that he was going to die. He was suffering from cancer and doctors gave no hope. Even though she pretended that all would be well and their family members were enly four. Her brother Anant was fifteen years old, the best table-tennis player in the school and the fastest runner. He was learning to play sitar and betteru then his sister Smita as in many other things. He was quite intelligent and skillful. He was already able to compose his own tunes. Then cancer struck and they came to Bombay with great hopes.
Whenever they came to Bombay, they stayed with Aunt Sushila. They ed bo’ief and told themselves that Anant would be cured and he would again walk and run and take part in the forthcoming table-tenais tournament. He would play sitar and pthaps would be a great sitarist. But their bad luck his condition grew worse day by day and the doctor said “Tal him home, give him what he likes, satisfy him, because his end is not so far”. As a parent they hide the truth. They laughed and smiled and talked Anant with whatever made him happy. They fulfilled his every need and gave whatever he asked for. Now he was asking to go to the concert. For him it was a rare opportunity and the chance of a lifetime. Mother consoled his son and said “this is not the last time they are going to play, when you are better then we will go”.
Smita stood at the window, her eyes filled with tears. Seeing this, mother whispered to Smita that she can go with her father. Smita went to Aunt Sushila and expressed her sorrow and how she can go without her brother. Aunt suggested her to walk in the park some time. Smita was greatful to her suggestion. While walking in the park a daring thought came to her mind and she hurried home. She decided that there is no harm in trying it. The plan was ready in her mind. She asked her mother and her father agreed to get the tickets. When the next day Smita and her father left the home Anant smiled and wished them to enjoy the concert. Smita listened the concert, she was so much excited and felt that was all in dream. She listened the unfolding ragas but all the while she remembered her plan. She heard “The chance of a life time” in Anant’s voice in every beat of the tabla. The concert came to an end and a man made a long boring speech. People began to move towards the exit.
Now was the time, Smita went towards the stage. Pandit Ravishankar and Ustad Allah Rakha was standing. Smita’s heart was beating loudly, her knees felt weak, her tongue became dry, but she went up and standing before them with her hands folded. She called ‘Oh, sir’. Both of them saw Smita and asked yes? She narrated the condition of her brother and he is longing to wish to see them. At that moment the man who made long boring speech came and said to Smita that Panditji is a busy man, you must not trouble him with this requests. Hearing this Pandit Ravishankar smiled and mentioned him to be quiet. He asked ustad Sahib. Without any thought Ustad said that tomorrow morning we perform for the boy. Paditji said yes and also agreed. It was very excited for Smita. Smita came back to home and said to everybody especially for Anant. And the next morning both Pandit Ravishankar and ustad Allah Rakha came to their home. They performed in front of Anant who was lying on the bed. Anant was listening the music. The great and beautiful happiness as life went out of him gently, very gently.
GLOSSARY:
Difficult Words Meaning:
Ambrosia= food of the Gods, nector, ದೇವತೆಗಳ ಆಹಾರ, ಅಮೃತ
apartment = separate room, group of houses, ಸಮೂಹ ವಸತಿ
excitedly = move to strong emotion, ಭಾವೂದ್ರೇಕಗೊಳ್ಳು
elbows = the joint where the arm bends, ಮೊಣಕೈ
sprang = moved quickly and suddenly,
unbidden = without being asked, ಕೇಳದೆ ತತ್ಕ್ಷಣ
gasp = catch breath with open mouth, ಮೇಲುಸಿರು ಬಿಡು
gravely = Seriously, ಗಂಭೀರವಾಗಿ
astonishment = amazement, highly wonderful, ಅತ್ಯಶ್ಚರ್ಯ
miracles = wonderful act beyond nor mal human powers, ಪವಾಡ
indulge = gratify, given free course to, ತೃಪ್ತಿಪಡಿಸು
gallery = room for showing of art, ವೇದಿಕೆ
thundering = the loud noise, ಗುಡುಗು, ಗರ್ಜನೆ
enchantment = delightful, ಆನಂದವನ್ನುಂಟು ಮಾಡು
wad = lump of soft mateiral used to stop or close the hole, ಸಿಂಬಿ, ಬಿರಟೆ
(in this lesson) wad = lump ಎಲೆ ಅಡಿಕೆಯ ತಾಂಬೂಲದ ಸಣ್ಣ ಉಂಡೆ of Paan
