Ch - 5 Princess September

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On his birthday, the King of Siam gave each of his daughters a green parrot in a golden cage.

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When Princess September found her parrot dead in its cage, she burst into tears and cried uncontrollably. However, her mother became angry and punished her by sending her to bed without supper.

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After her parrot died, Princess September found solace in a little songbird that would sing to her. When her sisters advised her to put the bird in a cage to prevent it from flying away, Princess September, unwilling to lose the bird, followed their advice.

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The little songbird was surprised when Princess September suddenly captured him and put him in a cage without warning or explanation. He was used to freely flying around and singing to her, so being trapped in a cage was unexpected.

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Princess September married the King of Cambodia, who was impressed not only by her beauty but also by her intelligence, grace, and kindness. These qualities won his heart, and he chose her as his queen.

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 The King of Siam had a peculiar habit of giving gifts rather than receiving them on his birthday.

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The Queen couldn't remember their names easily, so she named them after the months of the year.

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 Princess September was heartbroken over the loss of her parrot and wept continuously. Her mother, on the other hand, was unsympathetic and ordered the maids to put the child to bed without supper.

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The arrival of a little song bird into her room comforted Princess September and enchanted her.

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The maids of honour brought in the princess's breakfast and observed the song bird eating rice out of the princess's hand while singing sweetly.

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The sisters advised Princess September to put the little bird into a cage so that it wouldn't fly away.

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The King had a low opinion of his councillors because he felt they were like parrots, always repeating the same things differently.

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 The eight Princesses offered their pocket money to Princess September so that she could buy another parrot. They did it out of jealousy towards the song bird's friendship with Princess September.

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The old parrots were unable to sing new songs because they could only repeat what they had been taught, such as "God save the King" and "Pretty Polly."

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The Queen named her daughters after the months of the year because she had difficulty remembering their names.

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"Under the circumstances" means considering the situation or conditions at the time. "It was a very unfortunate remark" means that the bird said something that was unfortunate or unlucky. "For the bird to make" means that the bird said something.

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Princess September put the bird into a cage to ensure his safety. The bird disliked being imprisoned and stopped singing.

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The bird said that it wouldn't be really happy and normal if it was taken out in her cage. The rice-fields and the lake looked quite different and dull when seen through the cage bars.

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The Princess freed the bird lest he should die in captivity. The bird opened his wings and flew away.

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Keeping the window open day and night helped the bird fly in and out, making fresh air charming, which helped the bird to sing and enjoy itself. It helped the Princess herself by providing her fresh wind and natural light, making her beautiful.

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The eight sisters who kept their window shut all night became extremely ugly and disagreeable. They were married to the councillors.

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The sisters advised Princess September to encage her bird, which could have been detrimental to its health and well-being. This shows their unkindness and cruelty towards the pet.

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(ii) The value of freedom is the main message of this story. It is shown through the bird's desire for freedom and the positive change in its behavior when it is finally given the freedom to fly. This message can also be applied to human beings and the importance of individual liberty.

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As the ninth daughter of the royal couple of Siam, I was gifted a green parrot in a golden cage by my father on his birthday, just like my other sisters. Unfortunately, my parrot died one day, and I was heartbroken. I cried so much that I didn't even have the appetite to eat. But then, a small songbird flew into my room and sang so beautifully that I was completely captivated. The little bird symbolized hope and joy for me during a difficult time in my life. Its song helped me forget the loss of my parrot, and it made me realize that there were other things in life to cherish. My sisters, however, grew jealous of my newfound happiness and advised me to put the bird in a cage. I acted upon their advice, but soon realized that the little bird had stopped singing and was not happy in captivity. So, I set it free, hoping that it would find its own way in the world. The little bird's freedom and happiness became more important to me than my own, and I was rewarded for my kindness. I eventually married a prince from Cambodia, while my sisters, who were unkind and cruel, were married to my father's councillors. The little bird taught me to value freedom and happiness, which eventually led to my own happiness.

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Princess September was different from her eight elder sisters in many ways. She was sweet-natured, kind-hearted, and had a deep love for nature and animals. Her sisters, on the other hand, were jealous, mean, and wicked. They were more concerned with their own happiness and desires than the well-being of others. The loss of her parrot affected Princess September emotionally, and she cried for days. However, the little bird's song brought joy back into her life. In contrast, her sisters were jealous of her happiness and suggested she put the bird in a cage to rob her of that joy. Princess September's kindness and empathy towards the little bird, even though it meant sacrificing her own happiness, earned her rewards in life. She eventually married a prince from Cambodia and was happy, while her sisters were married to my father's councillors and became unhappy and disagreeable. In conclusion, Princess September's kind and compassionate nature led her to prioritize the well-being of others, while her sisters' jealousy and selfishness ultimately led to their unhappiness. Their differences in character traits had a significant impact on their lives and the paths they took.