Question

class 8 English chapter the selfish giant
please answer these questions

Comprehension Check
1. Why is the Giant called selfish?
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?
3. (i) When spring came, it was still winter in the garden. What does
winter stand for or indicate here?
(ii) Winter has been presented like a story with its own characters and
their activities. Describe the story in your own words.
4. Was the Giant happy or sad over the state of the garden?
5. What effect did the linnet's song have over Hail and the North Wind?​

Answer 1

Explanation:

1.The Giant is called selfish because he prohibited from playing in his garden.He built a high wall all around it and put up a notice board in it stating that all trespassers will be prosecuted.

Answer 2

Answer to given questions

Explanation:

1. The Giant was said to be selfish because he wanted to keep his garden reserved only for himself. He prohibited the entry of outsiders there.
2. In both cases, the children are referring to the Giant's Garden. In the first sentence, they say that they are enjoying Vishal's garden. But in the second sentence, it is out of their reach.
3. (i) Winter indicates that flowers were not in bloom in the giant's garden. The birds did not sing. There was no trace of happiness and greenery. (ii) Winter is depicted as a destroyer. It has its characters. Snow and frost are the most important factors. The trees are covered with a white cloak. Trees look lifeless. The north wind has arrived to live there forever. Hail settles on the roof.
4. Giant felt sad seeing the condition of his garden. Different seasons did not bring any change in this.
5. The hail stops dancing on her head as the effect of Lynette's song. Similarly, the north wind stopped roaring.