Appreciating the Text
Patriotism is the expression of love, devotion and support for your nation. During the Indian Freedom Movement, many Indians risked their lives and their personal freedom to free India from the British
1. How has the writer expressed the patriotism of the different characters in the text?
Complete this table with examples of the characters' patriotic behaviour.
1. Mohan
2. Mother
3. Manju
4. Babu
5. Suman
6. Patil
Answers
Answer:
Patriotism or national pride is the feeling of love, devotion and sense of attachment to the homeland and with the citizens who share the same sentiment. It is about taking pride in one's origin and working for the prosperity of the country. Being a musician, I feel music itself has the capability to influence one's mood and psychology and when we add the feeling of patriotism to it, the results are overwhelming. Those songs can invoke awe and greatness. Indian music has been an expression of patriotism right from the days of our freedom struggle and Hindustani classical music is patriotic as it is Indian to the core. I connect and influence the audience through my music played on my instrument, the Shankar Veena. I enjoy the freedom to compose and perform for my country and outside representing the country. That, for me, is patriotism."
John Abraham, 46
Actor
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the quality of being patriotic; devotion to and vigorous support for one's country.