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Letter to God
A letter written by Lencho to God requesting financial help after his crops were destroyed by hail.
Postmaster's Reply
The postmaster replied to Lencho's letter under the name of God to maintain Lencho's faith.
Apartheid
A policy of segregation and discrimination based on race that was practiced in South Africa.
Ebright's Interest
Ebright lost interest in tagging butterflies because it became a monotonous task.
Bholi's Dilemma
Bholi refused to marry Bishamber to preserve her father's dignity after he insulted him.
Rajvir's Excitement
Rajvir was excited by the scenery and tea gardens, which were familiar to Pranjol who did not share the excitement.
Horace Danby's Hobby
Horace Danby had a hobby of collecting rare books which he funded through theft.
Matilda's False Pride
Matilda left the ball hurriedly because she was embarrassed about her shabby shawl, reflecting her vanity.
Buddha's Sermon at Banaras
Buddha taught Gotami that life is filled with suffering and death is inevitable.
Bakers of Goa
The bakers of Goa led prosperous lives, as baking was a profitable profession.
Ebright's Transformation
Ebright became interested in science after reading 'The Travels of Monarch X'.
Bholi's Education
Through education, Bholi transformed from a timid girl to a confident woman, supporting her parents.
Valli's Bus Journey
Valli meticulously planned and saved for her bus journey, reflecting her determination.
Horace's Theft Plan
Horace Danby carefully studied a house for two weeks to execute his theft successfully.
Helen's Determination
Helen was industrious and passionate about learning despite facing formidable challenges.
Griffin's Attack
Griffin attacked Mrs. Hall by scaring her with his invisible presence.
Matilda's Necklace
Matilda's borrowing and losing of a diamond necklace led to years of hardship due to its replacement cost.
Mistakes of Matilda
Matilda's three mistakes included dissatisfaction with her life, losing the necklace, and failing to inform her friend.
Lawyer's Change of Heart
The lawyer's negative attitude towards country life changed after his humbling experience in New Mullion.
Mandela on Wealth
Mandela believed that a country's true wealth is its people, not material possessions like diamonds.
Importance of 10th May 1994
This date marks the end of Apartheid and the establishment of a democratically elected government in South Africa.
Bholi's Teacher's Impact
Bholi's teacher was crucial in her development, providing encouragement and education that fostered self-respect.
Amanda's Mermaids Dream
If Amanda were a mermaid, she would drift slowly on a peaceful sea as the only inhabitant.
Footprints Intrigue
The boys decided to follow the mysterious footprints left by Griffin, suspecting something curious.
Postmaster's Kindness
The postmaster's kindness led him to reply to Lencho’s letter in order to protect his faith in God.
Lencho's Request
Lencho requested a hundred pesos from God to recover from the destruction of his crops.
Valli's Reaction to Death
Upon seeing a dead cow, Valli lost her excitement about the bus ride and became pensive.
Bholi's Commitment
Bholi reassured her father that she would take care of him and her mother in their old age.
Matilda's Friends Shame
Matilda avoided her rich friends due to her shame about her lower-middle-class status.
The Necklace Twist
The twist in 'The Necklace' reveals that the borrowed necklace was worth much less than Matilda believed.
Matilda's Mistakes Summary
Matilda made three significant mistakes: always being unhappy, losing the necklace, and not disclosing it.
Buddha's Choice of Benaras
Buddha chose Benaras to preach as a holy place for people seeking to overcome their sorrows.
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