Princess September
Textual Writings
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Activity
10 (a)
Suppose you are a member of an organization that works for prevention of cruelty to animals. You come across a monkey in chains being made to perform tricks. You watch it for some time till it suddenly starts talking to you of its sorrow.
Now write an imaginary conversation which takes place between you and the monkey longing its freedom.
Monkey : Oh, what a pity! May I talk to
you for a while?
I : My God, it’s you! You understand
our language?
Monkey: Yes. To those, who can feel
sympathy for us. I know you are feeling sorry for me.
I : Yes, that’s true. While others
are enjoying your performance, I am really sad watching you chained.
Monkey : Do you know my master does not
give me food properly? He ill-treats me.
I : Yes, all should get their freedom. He has robbed that
freedom from you forcefully.
Monkey : You are a social worker. Won’t
you do something for me? I long to be free!
I : Don't worry. I shall try to make
you free.
Monkey : Thank you. I am waiting for that
day to come.
I : O.K. Bye, see you later.
Activity
10 (b)
Suppose you have to obey the orders of someone
from morning to night. You are not allowed to act according to your own will.
Write a paragraph in about eighty words describing your feelings in this
situation.
My Miserable Life of Slavery
Slavery is a bondage.
None can tolerate it. But being an orphan, I am leading a life like a slave in
other's house. I have to work all time like a machine according to my master's will. My food menu, my sleeping hours,
my dreams everything is controlled by my masters. Now I can feel the pangs of a
caged birds and animals. We all are chained and destined to die only bit by
bit. I cannot disobey them in fear. I am helpless. I am only waiting for my
freedom.