This lesson is included in XIth class syllabus ( both HBSE & CBSE) written by A. J. Cronin (Archibald Joseph Cronin (19 July 1896 – 6 January 1981) . This is an extract from his famous book ' The Citadel' . (published in 1937).
This heart-touching story is about a young doctor, Andrew Manson, who accomplishes an extraordinary feat with his efforts. In this story we see how despite the problems in his personal life, Andrew is dedicated towards his medical profession and through his meaningful efforts he succeeds in saving precious life. Andrew Manson has just begun his medical practice in the small town of Blaenelly. This is a famous mining town in Wales ( United Kingdom) . Andrew Manson has been an assistant of Dr. Edward Page.
Word Meanings:-
excerpt अंश
burly मोटा
contemplation विचार
perceptive आभासपूर्ण
premonition पूर्व ज्ञान
stout हृष्ट पुष्ट
queer अजीब
lethargy सुस्ती
cinder जलती लकड़ी ,अंगारे
grate चूल्हा
obsess परेशान करना
morbidly गलत ढंग से
sordidly बोरियत से
shrewish चालाक
idyllic सुन्दर
broodingly मनन करते हुए
anesthetic बेहोशी की दवा
exertions मेहनत , परिश्रम
resuscitate कृत्रिम साँस देना
instinctively प्रवृत्ति से ,
ebbing कम होता हुआ
flaccid कमजोर
tallow चर्बी
haggard थका हुआ , खुरदरा
asphyxia दम घुटना
faltered हड़बड़ाना
consternation निराशा
whimpered हल्के से रोना
miracle चमत्कार
convulsive हिलते हुए
giddy चक्कर आना
exquisite सुन्दर , अत्यधिक शानदार
mucus झाग
iridescent चमकीला
blanched सफ़ेद
impale चुभना
huddled दुबका हुआ
scullery बर्तन धोने की जगह
pavement पटरी
oblivious अनजान
Imp. VSA's :-
Q1- Who is the author of the lesson " Birth" ?
Ans- A.J. Cronin.
Q2- Who was Andrew Manson?
Ans- He was a young doctor, who has just started his medical practice.
Q3- Who was Dr. Edward Page?
Ans- Dr. Page was his senior doctor and teacher.
Q4- Where was Andrew's clinic?
Ans- In a small Welsh town of Blaenelly.
Q5- Who was Christine?
Ans- She was Andrew's friend .
Q6- Who was Joe Morgan?
Ans Joe Morgan was a stout man of fifty. He was a driller at a mine.
Q7- Where did Joe Morgan live?
Ans- House No 12, Blaina Terrace.
Q8- What was the name of Joe Morgan's wife?
Ans- Susan Morgan.
Q9- How long time had Joe Morgan and his wife married?
Ans- For twenty years.
Q10- Why did Joe Morgan come at mid night to Andrew Manson?
Ans- Because Morgan's wife was going to deliver a child and she needed a doctor.
Q11- Why was Andrew shocked to see the child at the time of birth?
Ans- Because the newborn child seemed dead.
Q12- What did Andrew decide to do with the dead child?
Ans- He decided to make all possible efforts to revive the child.
Q13- What miracle happened?
Ans- By the endless efforts of Andrew, the child gave one heave, then another.
Q14- Who were Bramwell and Denny?
Ans- They were Andrew's friend.
Q15- Why was Andrew in a desperate mood when Joe came to him?
Ans- Because he had a very disappointing meeting with his friend Christine.
Q16- Who was Blodwen?
Ans- She was a very clever lady , who deceived Dr Edward Page.
Textual Exercise-
Q1- Who is Andrew Manson?
Ans- Andrew Manson was a young doctor. He has just completed his Medical school. He has just started his medical practice in the small Welsh( UK) town of Blaenelly, a mining town. He was an assistant of Dr. Edward Page.
Q2- What do you know about Joe Morgan and his wife?
Ans- Joe Morgan is a driller in a mine and lives in Blaenelly. He and his wife , have been married for twenty years. They were expecting their first baby after twenty years. Joe comes to Andrew Manson and requests for his services in the delivery of their child.
Q3- What does Andrew find when he enters the room?
Ans- When Andres enters the room, he finds Morgan's mother sitting besides the patient, that is Morgan's wife. A stout midwife is also present there. There is still some time to childbirth.
Q4- Why is Manson shocked when the child is born? What does he do then?
Ans- After an hour of labour, the child is born. But Manson is shocked to find that the child is lifeless. It is still born. The mother was also in a very desperate condition. He can't decide whether to attend the mother first or try to revive the child first. At last, he gave the child to the nurse and attended the mother.
Rajender Tanwar
Lect in English
GGSSS Kairu ( Bhiwani)
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