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A Shady Plot
How does the lesson, 'A Shady Plot' remind us that man has no right to invoke supernatural powers through Ouija boards, Tarot cards etc. to solve his problems and that one should face life boldly and overcome difficulties using wit and intelligence? Write in 80 - 100 words.
Ouija boards and tarot cards are appendages used by those who do not know how to face life’s adversities and depend on such supernatural paraphernalia to understand life. A Shady Plot shows us how such things can backfire and one should exercise caution in invoking powers over which they do not have any control. People shouldn’t depend on devices like Tarot Cards and Ouija Boards to solve their problems because superstitions lead to unnecessary troubles. John Hallock’s dependency on Ouija Board stunted his creativity. He couldn’t conceive creative ideas of his own. On account of his inability to reveal his relationship with Helen, the ghost, the shadows of divorce loomed large over his relationship with his wife, Lavinia. Things only became crystal clear after Lavinia threw away the Ouija Board. The misunderstandings got cleared, his wife and maid returned to him. The ghost was no longer a threat to the wife. To conclude, a man gifted with wit and intelligence, should use them to solve his problems to have a better control over his life.
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How does the lesson, 'A Shady Plot' remind us that man has no right to invoke supernatural powers through Ouija boards, Tarot cards etc. to solve his problems and that one should face life boldly and overcome difficulties using wit and intelligence? Write in 80 - 100 words.
Read the extract given below and answer briefly the questions that follow:
'I hadn't the shade of an idea, but at the time that didn't worry me in the least. You see, I had often been like that before....'
(i) Who is 'I'? What did he not have an idea about?
(ii) Why was he not worried?
(iii) What had actually happened earlier to make things right for him?
Why does Lavinia feel that the Ouija Board would help her husband?
What problems did Helen, the ghost, cause in John Hallock’s life?
Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow:
It’s those Ouija board fanatics. There was a time when we had nothing much to occupy us and used to haunt a little on the side, purely for amusement, but not anymore.
(a) Who is the speaker? Who is being addressed?
(b) What is the speaker's complaint?
(c) What is Ouija board?
Why did John want his wife to get rid of the Ouija board she had bought?
Why does Lavinia feel that the Ouija board would help her husband?
What sort of person was Michael's dad ?
Why is John's wife angry 4nd what does she decide to do?
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