Birth
What picture of Andrew Manson do you form after reading ‘Birth’?
Andrew Manson was a young doctor. He was a dedicated and hard working medical practitioner. He never failed in his calling. He was full of ideas and judged every case on its merit. He showed quite a mature understanding of his patients. He never faltered or hesitated. When torn between two conflicts, he wasted no time in taking the right and prompt decision.
We find Joe Morgan waiting for Andrew Manson at midnight. Andrew Manson was tired and not in a proper frame of mind. Even then he accompanied Joe to his house. He was a good judge of men and matters. When he realised that the old lady feared that the doctor might leave the case, he assured her. He realised that the case demanded his immediate attention. He declared that he would not leave the place till everything was over.
We find Andrew Manson a clear headed person. He could resolve any issue. He didn’t hesitate even to do any experiment. Plunging the child into the icy and hot waters turn by turn was a daring experiment. Similarly, rubbing and releasing the chest with a rough towel was another experiment that finally brought success to the doctor. In the end, Andrew was satisfied that he did everything whatever he was expected to do.
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“I have done something: oh, God ! I’ve done something real at last” Why does Andrew say this? What does it mean?
‘There lies a great difference between textbook medicine and the world of a practising physician.’ Discuss.
Do you know of any incident when someone has been brought back to life from the brink of death through medical help? Discuss medical procedures such as organ transplant and organ regeneration that are used to save human life.
Why did Joe Morgan stand waiting for Andrew Manson at midnight?
Why did Andrew feel dull and listless?
What did Andrew see when he entered a small bedroom?
Why did Andrew say to the old lady “Don’t fret, mother, I’ll not run away?”
What did Andrew think of marriage and why?
Why did Andrew Manson hesitate and why was he torn between two desires?
How did Andrew Manson solve the dilemma?
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