1.Why is the Giant called selfish?
1.Why is the Giant called selfish?
Answer:
The Giant is referred to as selfish because he forbade youngsters from playing in his garden. He erected a high wall around it and posted a sign declaring that any trespassers would be punished.
2.On one occasion the children said: “How happy we are here!”
Later they said: “How happy we were there!”
What are they referring to in both the cases?
2.On one occasion the children said: “How happy we are here!”
Later they said: “How happy we were there!”
What are they referring to in both the cases?
Answer:
In the first illustration, the children might be seen having fun in the Giant's garden. Children like to run about the garden after school as they played there.
The second time, the kids were talking about the Giant's garden, but the Giant stopped them by putting a high wall around the garden to keep them out. They talked about how much they would enjoy being able to play in the garden, where the trees produced beautiful flowers and fruits and the birds sang beautiful tunes.
3.When spring came, it was still winter in the garden. What does winter stand for or indicate here?
3.When spring came, it was still winter in the garden. What does winter stand for or indicate here?
Answer:
The garden was still in the clutches of Winter when Spring finally came. The novel's winter season, when trees and flowers seldom bloom, symbolizes a gloomy and terrible mindset. Winter may also be a depressing and uncomfortable atmosphere that promotes gloom and indolence. Under such icy conditions, there is snow everywhere, and chilly winds blow around, causing the trees to droop and the birds to stop singing. Because there were no kids playing in the Giant's garden, spring did not arrive. Because of this, neither the trees nor the birds grew in bloom or began to sing in the garden.
4.Winter has been presented like a story with its own characters and activities. Describe the story in your own words.
4.Winter has been presented like a story with its own characters and activities. Describe the story in your own words.
Answer:
Except for the Giant's Garden, where winter persisted, the earth experienced the arrival of spring as the trees started to bloom and the birds started to sing. The trees didn't blossom, the birds didn't sing, and the kids didn't come to play in the garden. One day, a lovely flower emerged from the grass, but when it saw the noticeboard, it was moved by the children's plight and sunk back into the ground. As there was snow and frost everywhere, winter was ecstatic. Frost coated every tree silver, and Snow covered the entire yard in her dazzling white cloak. The North Wind, who was decked up in furs and blew ferociously across the lawn, was then welcomed. He was followed by Hail, who shook the roof of the castle for three hours each day until most of the slates were broken. He circled the garden as quickly as he could. His breath was as chilly as ice, and he was dressed in grey.
5.Was the Giant happy or sad over the state of the garden?
5.Was the Giant happy or sad over the state of the garden?
Answer:
The condition of the garden profoundly worried the Giant. The seasons of spring, summer, and fall did not come. As Snow, Frost, North Wind, and Hail wouldn't leave his garden, it was a terrible day. Why Spring took so long to come in his garden was a mystery to him.
6.What effect did the linnet’s song have over Hail and North Wind?
6.What effect did the linnet’s song have over Hail and North Wind?
Answer:
Hail stopped dancing above his head and North Wind stopped howling when he heard the linnet sing. The Giant leapt out of his bed with delight as he heard a lovely aroma coming to him through the open window.
7. The Giant saw a most wonderful sight. What did he see?
7. The Giant saw a most wonderful sight. What did he see?
Answer:
The Giant noticed that the kids were perched on the tree branches in his garden after entering via a small gap in the wall. The trees were delighted to see the children and burst into bloom as they filled the space. The Giant was enthralled by this beautiful scene as he saw the birds twittering with joy and the flowers bursting into blossom.
8.What did he realise on seeing it?
8.What did he realise on seeing it?
Answer:
The Giant immediately realized that since he had forbidden the kids from playing in it, Spring had been tardy in making an appearance in his garden. He realized that by building a tall wall around his garden to keep kids out, he had been acting pretty egotistically.
9.Why was it still winter in one corner of the garden?
9.Why was it still winter in one corner of the garden?
Answer:
The Giant saw a tree that was partially covered in snow and frost as the kids were having fun in the garden. Above it, the North Wind was yelling and screaming. The tiny boy in front of it was so small that the Giant couldn't see him ascend the tree's branches as he drew closer. Despite the child's unaltered tree, winter persisted in one corner of the yard.
10.Describe the first meeting of the little boy and the Giant.
10.Describe the first meeting of the little boy and the Giant.
Answer:
In front of the tree that was coated in ice and snow, the Giant greeted the young child. In that part of the garden, winter has not yet arrived. The little kid was unable to reach the tree's limbs, so the giant tenderly picked him up in his arms and set him on the tree. Soon, the tree blossomed with joy, and birds began to sing on it. The little boy gave the Giant a tender kiss on the neck and threw his little arms around him to express his gratitude.
11.Describe their second meeting after a long interval.
11.Describe their second meeting after a long interval.
Answer:
One winter morning, the Giant gazed out the window, knowing that Spring was dozing and the flowers were dormant. If he would ever see the little child he loves again, he worried. He was dabbing his eyes when he saw a breath-taking scene. Beautiful white blossoms adorned a tree in the furthest corner of the yard. It had branches made of gold that hung silver fruit. The small child he had adored so much, who was eagerly expecting him, was just beneath the tree. The Giant sprinted down the steps to his house, then sprinted out into the garden to reach out to the child. But he grew furious and wanted to know who had caused him such anguish when he saw the tiny boy's hands and feet had nail impressions on them. He vowed to exact revenge and kill the person who had put the kid through so much sorrow and agony. When he heard this, the child told the giant that these were love-related wounds. The small boy continued by claiming that he had come to take the Giant with him to his garden in Paradise because the Giant had been so kind as to let him play in his garden.
12.The Giant lay dead, all covered with white blossoms. What does this sentence indicate about the once selfish Giant?
12.The Giant lay dead, all covered with white blossoms. What does this sentence indicate about the once selfish Giant?
Answer:
The giant was lying lifeless and completely covered in white blooms. The phrase implies that the Giant was fortunate enough to pass on to Paradise when he died. He was surrounded by white blooms in his garden because he was no longer vindictive and harsh. The white blooms showed that the Giant passed away quietly.
Exercise
Discuss the following topics in groups.
13.The little child’s hands and feet had marks of nails. Who does the child remind you of? Give a reason for your answer.
Exercise
Discuss the following topics in groups.
13.The little child’s hands and feet had marks of nails. Who does the child remind you of? Give a reason for your answer.
Answer:
We are reminded of Jesus Christ by the nail holes on the little child's hands. The child's nails were imprinted on the Giant's second encounter with him, and he saw them on the boy's hands and feet. The Giant became enraged by this and screamed out loudly, demanding to know who was responsible for the young boy's suffering. Similar nail impressions may be seen on Jesus Christ's feet and palms if we go back to when he was crucified. He had dedicated his life in order to save mankind, and he had also pardoned those who had hurt and degraded him. The young child in the narrative similarly informed the Giant that these scars were the results of love's wounds.
14.Is there something like this garden near where you live? Would you like one (without the Giant perhaps) and why? What would you do to keep it in good shape?
14.Is there something like this garden near where you live? Would you like one (without the Giant perhaps) and why? What would you do to keep it in good shape?
Answer:
Sure, there is a park close to where I live. Huge trees in the park produce lovely blooms and fruits on them. The park has a jogging track where people go for brisk evening strolls and early morning strolls. The park's centre has a swing and a slide where neighbourhood kids congregate to play with one another. I recently planted a few saplings, which I water anytime I visit the garden, because I enjoy gardening. I also make an effort to prevent unnecessary trampling of the grass or plants.
SHORT TYPE QUESTION ANSWERS:
15.Describe in brief the Giant’s Garden.
SHORT TYPE QUESTION ANSWERS:
15.Describe in brief the Giant’s Garden.
Answer:
The garden of the Giant was quite lovely. It had lush, lovely grass. The grass was scattered with lovely flowers that resembled stars, and there were twelve peach trees that in the spring burst into exquisite pink and pearl petals and gave abundant fruit in the fall.
16.Where had the Giant gone? What did he see when he arrived?
16.Where had the Giant gone? What did he see when he arrived?
Answer:
The Giant visited his friend, the Cornish Ogre, and spent seven years with him. He came and observed the kids having fun in the garden.
17.Why did he build a high wall round his garden?
17.Why did he build a high wall round his garden?
Answer:
His garden wasn't a place for kids to play. It's a good idea to have a backup plan just in case, but it's not a need.
18.What happened to the Giant’s Garden when the spring came?
18.What happened to the Giant’s Garden when the spring came?
Answer:
There were little blooms and phrases all throughout the nation. Yet they were still absent from the Giant's garden. Instead of April, it was still winter there. There were no children, and the trees had forgotten to bloom, so the birds were not interested in singing in it.
19.What changes came to be noticed in the Giant’s behaviour?
19.What changes came to be noticed in the Giant’s behaviour?
Answer:
He used to be a conceited Giant. Children playing in his garden bothered him, thus he disliked them. But eventually he recognised his error and started showing them attention. He welcomed them into his garden. He started to amuse them.
LONG TYOE QUESTION ANSWERS:
20.Who did the Giant love most? Why?
LONG TYOE QUESTION ANSWERS:
20.Who did the Giant love most? Why?
Answer:
The fact that the tiny child had received a kiss made the giant love him more. He sobbed because he felt helpless. The Giant observed him. Suddenly, his heart began to melt. The young youngster was placed on the tree after he approached him. Immediately after blossoming, the tree attracted a flock of birds that sung to it. Little kid started to smile. He hugged the Giant and kissed him after spreading his two arms out in front of him. The delight of the Giant was unbounded. The young youngster became friends with him (the Giant).
21.What evidence do you find in the story about the Giant’s selfishness and wicked nature? Did he stick to this? How do you know?
21.What evidence do you find in the story about the Giant’s selfishness and wicked nature? Did he stick to this? How do you know?
Answer:
The Giant was selfish and evil. He intended to utilise his garden exclusively for himself. There, he prevented minors from entering. Anybody who entered the garden without his permission would face punishment, according to a notice board he placed up. Also, he had a tall wall built around it. The sight of this terrified the kids. They took off and left the garden. It demonstrates the giant's self-centeredness and wickedness. Yet he abandoned this plan. With regard to the kids, he softened. He dismantled the fence he had built around his garden to allow the kids to play there. The most beautiful flowers in his opinion were the kids.
